Mangai Varadachari
Global Director, Head of Data Engineering & Platforms @Hanesbrands Inc
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WORK HISTORY
Global Director, Head of Data Engineering & Platforms @Hanesbrands Inc
Winston-Salem, NC, US
Leading the end-to-end modernization of our data ecosystem, building a scalable, cloud-native architecture that powers AI, advanced analytics, and intelligent business applications• Shaping and executing the data engineering strategy to align with enterprise priorities in data governance, operational efficiency, and innovation• Partnering with analytics, functional, and business teams to ensure the data platform supports real-time insights and evolving business needs• Building best-in-class engineering practices, automated pipelines, and robust data quality frameworks to enable reliable, self-serve access at scale.• Driving a forward-looking data culture by aligning people, platforms, and processes — unlocking agility, resilience, and long-term business value.
EDUCATION
Madurai Kamaraj University
Bachelor of en, Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Duke University - The Fuqua School of Business
Master of Business Administration - MBA
ABOUT MANGAI VARADACHARI
As an Executive Data, Business Intelligence, and Technology Leader with over 20+ years of experience, I am passionate about harnessing the power of data to drive strategic outcomes. I specialize in implementing enterprise-wide data initiatives, leading diverse global teams, and developing innovative analytics solutions that enable smarter decision-making, improve operational efficiency, and enhance productivity. With a strong focus on data governance, issue remediation, and regulatory compliance, I lead strategic initiatives that drive operational excellence, risk mitigation, and alignment of data management strategies across the enterprise. Throughout my career, I have consistently delivered measurable results for Fortune 500 organizations by aligning technology strategies with business goals, building data-driven cultures, and empowering teams to unlock the full potential of their data assets. Achieved a 40% improvement in operational efficiency and reduced costs by 27% through strategic license management, workload management, traffic optimization, tech debt reduction and performance improvements, while accelerating time to insights by 55%. Delivered critical insights that enhanced customer segmentation, retention, ad targeting, and platform performance, leading to a 12% ROI improvement in AdOps and accelerating time to insights by 50%. Built a distributed BI and analytics architecture, scaled it to 30X capacity, and established the BIDA (BI & Data Analytics) Center of Excellence (CoE), achieving $10M in cost savings and a 45% efficiency gain while delivering advanced capabilities for data-driven insights. Created and implemented hybrid data & analytics team structures, integrating Data Mesh principles with centralized and decentralized elements, elevating data democratization, cross-functional alignment, and business unit empowerment. Delivered high-impact business intelligence, analytics, and data governance solutions for global enterprises such as Pfizer, Bank of America, JP Morgan Chase, and Fannie Mae, crafting and executing data-centric strategies that enhanced decision-making, scalability, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency across industries.Contact me through this profile if you wish to connect.
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