Manohar Theruru

About Manohar Theruru

I’m a data science and AI executive with 20+ years of experience building high-performance teams to deliver measurable business impact through AI, machine learning, and advanced analytics — with a current focus on scaling Generative AI (GenAI) across enterprise environments.I’ve built and led global, cross-functional teams that have delivered: • Contextual Conversational AI, reducing support costs by over 30% and significantly reducing MTTR improving user experience • ML-driven data quality frameworks that enhanced the quality of operational data, making it viable and trustworthy as input for LLMs • AI-powered observability framework, enhancing operational stability in large-scale production systemsOne of my core strengths is taking complex, ambiguous initiatives from 0 to 1 — whether that means building a data science practice from scratch, launching AI-driven products, establishing MLOps foundations, or embedding GenAI into legacy systems. I thrive in greenfield environments where vision, velocity, and cross-functional clarity are key to success.My leadership style is grounded in strategic foresight, strong delivery execution, and rich cross-functional collaboration. I lead with a servant leadership mindset, empowering teams while remaining close to the technical and business details to ensure high-level strategy consistently translates into real-world results.I operate at the intersection of data, product, engineering, and business — turning advanced AI capabilities into competitive advantage through thoughtful planning, disciplined execution, and deep stakeholder alignment.Core Strengths: Generative AI & LLM Productization | 0→1 Execution & Practice Building RAG Architectures & GPT Integration | MLOps Strategic + Hands-on Leadership | Cross-Functional Alignment Servant Leadership | Business Value-Driven AI Delivery

Experience

1. VP - Data Science, Automation & Strategy

   Citi

   Aug 2020 — Present

Education

• Indian Institute of Technology, Madras

  Bachelor's Degree

  1993 — 1997

Skills

• Business Analysis
• Global Delivery
• Strategy
• Microsoft Sql Server
• Microsoft Technologies
• Cpg Industry
• Service Level Management
• Oracle
• Requirements Analysis
• IT Sales
• Business Process Management
• Program Delivery Management
• Pre-Sales
• Technology Pre-Sales
• Logistics
• Sharepoint
• Trade Promotion Management
• Program Management
• Client Services
• Outsourcing
• Sap
• Account Management
• IT Strategy
• Vendor Management
• Global 360 Bpm
• Enterprise Content Management
• Leadership
• Consumer Package Goods
• Business Intelligence
• Sap Hana
• Manufacturing
• Software Project Management
• Enterprise Software
• IT Service Delivery
• Big Data Analytics
• Enterprise Architecture
• Pega Prpc
• Agile Methodologies
• Management
• Big Data