Chandar Mathalai

Data & Analytics Manager - Design Cost, Complexity & Connected vehicle Analytics

Role: Analytics Manager at Ford Motor Company
Location: Chennai, TN, IN
LinkedIn followers: 500 followers

About Chandar Mathalai

Data science leader with deep expertise in applying AI, machine learning, and statistical modeling to drive large-scale innovation and intelligent decision-making. I lead a high-performing, cross-functional team delivering measurable impact across cost, quality, and operational efficiency — with a strong focus on complex, regulated industries like automotive manufacturing.Known for bridging the gap between advanced analytics and business strategy, I specialize in aligning AI initiatives with enterprise goals, enabling scalable transformation across product development and operations. I’m equally committed to building strong teams, mentoring emerging talent, and fostering a culture of continuous learning and experimentation.Actively engaged in shaping the role of AI in traditional industries and open to sharing, speaking, and collaborating on ideas that push the boundaries of data-driven transformation.

Experience

Analytics Manager
Ford Motor Company
May 2023 — Present
Lead a 12-member cross-functional team of data scientists, software engineers, and data engineers focused on enterprise-level AI and analytics initiatives.• Architect and drive CRID.ai (Cost Reduction Idea Database), an AI-powered platform structured around four pillars — Enrich, Evaluate, Emulate, and Expedite — to accelerate cost-saving idea generation and execution.• Partner with engineering, finance, and business leadership to align data science initiatives with organizational goals, delivering measurable impact across cost efficiency, product design, and operational throughput.• Foster a high-performance team culture through mentorship, strategic visioning, and agile execution; committed to building scalable systems and nurturing future AI leaders.• Serve as an internal evangelist for responsible AI adoption and data-driven transformation across the enterprise.

Education

Anna University Chennai
Bachelor's Degree, Biotechnology & Information Technology
2007 — 2011
Anna University Chennai
Master's Degree, Biotechnology
2011 — 2013

Skills

Machine Learning
Dna Extraction
Sds-Page
Research
Metabolic Engineering
Biotechnology
Protein Purification
Computational Biology
Python
Molecular Cloning
Biochemistry
Microbiology
Pcr
Perl
Cell Culture
Bioinformatics
Matlab
Gel Electrophoresis
Molecular Biology
Internet of Things
Big Data Analytics
Data Analysis
Java

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Current company

Ford Motor Company

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing · 185K employees · Dearborn, Michigan, United States

We don't just make history -- we make the future. Ford put the world on wheels over a century ago, and our teams are re-inventing icons and creating groundbreaking connected and electric vehicles for the next century. We believe in serving our customers, our communities, and the world. If you do, too, come move the world and make the future with us. Ford is a global company with shared ideals and a deep sense of family. From our earliest days as a pioneer of modern transportation, we have sought to make the world a better place – one that benefits lives, communities and the planet. We are here to provide the means for every person to move and pursue their dreams, serving as a bridge between personal freedom and the future of mobility. In that pursuit, our 186,000 employees around the world help to set the pace of innovation every day. Privacy Policy: https://www.ford.com/help/privacy/

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