Joseph Paul
Vice President, Corporate Analytics and Reporting @SGI
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WORK HISTORY
Vice President, Corporate Analytics and Reporting @SGI
Edmonton, AB, CA
Led a 25-person team including 4 Directors overseeing Analytics Report Developers, Business Insights Advisors, and Data Scientists. Partnered with fellow senior leaders to lead the data workstream of SGI’s corporate transformation, ensuring reporting and analytics delivery aligned with corporate strategy and critical Guidewire/DRIVE program milestones. • Directed the successful transition from legacy reporting platforms (e.g, MicroStrategy) to Power BI, with data sourced and integrated from legacy systems and newly implemented Guidewire DataHub and InfoCenter. • Built datasets and reporting layers to support MVP delivery, regulatory filings, reinsurance reporting, and operational performance tracking aligned with GW/DRIVE release cycles. • Designed and implemented a formal intake and prioritization process that proactively aligns business priorities with data delivery planning and enabling quarterly cadence between business demand and data team capacity. • Championed Agile Product Thinking and established business domain–focused POD structures, improving delivery speed, transparency, and business acumen across data teams. • Advocated for enterprise AI adoption and governance, starting up data science initiatives including predicting optimal Motor Vehicle Risk (MVR) ordering, Broker/Customer Lifetime Value, and Total Loss prediction models. • Managed strategic vendor relationships and budgets, ensuring timely, high-quality delivery from Deloitte, Adastra, SAS, and Guidewire Professional Services. • Defined and operationalized SGI’s future-state data operating model, supporting the transition from transformation to Business-as-Usual (BaU) while laying the foundation for a scalable, data product–driven hub-and-spoke structure. • Co-chaired SGI’s Multicultural Heritage Employee Resource Group, actively promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion across the organization.
EDUCATION
Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani
Bachelors Of Engineering (BE Hons.), Electronics and Instrumentation
HEC Montréal
MBA, Management Consulting, Finance
MIT Professional Education
MIT - Executive Certificate in AI Strategy and Product Innovation
ABOUT JOSEPH PAUL
A results-driven executive in data strategy, analytics, and AI adoption, with a strong track record of leading high-impact transformations across both public and private sector organizations. With experience scaling teams of data scientists and analysts, I specialize in modernizing data platforms, enabling AI use cases, and aligning data investments with business priorities. My work spans insurance, healthcare, energy, utilities, and gaming—where I’ve delivered multi-year initiatives that- Built and led high-performing analytics and reporting teams - Streamlined enterprise reporting to improve decision velocity - Established scalable governance frameworks - Drove measurable value from cloud, data, and AI platforms A data scientist by training and strategist by practice, I combine hands-on technical expertise in AI/ML and modern cloud ecosystems with an ability to translate complexity into clear, actionable insights. My collaborative leadership style and focus on business outcomes have made me a trusted partner to executive stakeholders, cross-functional teams, and delivery partners alike. I\'m passionate about helping organizations scale responsibly and innovate with confidence—treating data and AI not just as tools, but as strategic levers for agility, resilience, and growth in an increasingly digital world.
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