Satinder Bhatti

Data Analytics Leader | Senior Manager at Gilead Sciences | Expert in Forecasting & Analytics | Passionate About Driving Innovation in Data-Driven Decisions

Role
Senior Manager, Covid-19 Forecasting at Gilead Sciences
Location
Davis, CA, US
LinkedIn followers
500 followers
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About Satinder Bhatti

As a strategic data and analytics leader with over a decade of experience, I specialize in transforming complex data ecosystems into clear, actionable insights that drive business growth. My career has spanned global enterprises in life sciences, payments, and banking, where I’ve led high-impact initiatives across forecasting, machine learning, business intelligence, and enterprise process optimization. I bring a rare blend of technical fluency (Python, R, SQL, Databricks) and strategic vision, enabling me to architect scalable solutions that bridge finance, marketing, product, and IT. From implementing predictive models that improved forecast accuracy by 15% to building attribution frameworks that increased marketing ROI, I have consistently delivered measurable outcomes. My passion lies in operationalizing analytics — embedding automation, governance, and experimentation into decision-making frameworks. Whether leading ERP-to-SaaS transitions or architecting centralized data platforms, I ensure business alignment, stakeholder adoption, and long-term scalability. Open to roles that challenge the status quo, accelerate innovation, and allow me to build and lead high-performing cross-functional teams. Let’s connect if you\'re seeking a data leader who can balance hands-on execution with enterprise strategy.

Experience

  1. Senior Manager, Covid-19 Forecasting

    Gilead Sciences

    Jul 2023 — Present · Foster City, CA, US

    Led enterprise-level forecasting, analytics, and data infrastructure initiatives supporting commercial operations and executive decision-making. Key accomplishments include:• Forecast Transformation: Redesigned forecasting models using SQL, Python, and Databricks, improving accuracy by 15% and reducing manual effort by 40%.• Attribution Modeling: Developed a multi-touch attribution model (Python, R) that boosted marketing ROI by 15%, supporting strategic budget allocations.• Data Integration Platform: Architected a centralized analytics hub, integrating Salesforce, IQVIA, and digital data streams using Fivetran, dbt, and Databricks — enabling real-time insights across marketing and sales.• Governance & Standardization: Spearheaded cross-functional alignment on KPIs, data definitions, and reporting protocols to ensure consistency, compliance, and executive confidence.• Agile Leadership: Directed a hybrid team of data scientists and IT developers in delivering high-impact analytics tools under Agile methodology, driving adoption across business units.• Innovation Award Winner: Earned the 2024 OPSCAR “Speed to Execution” Award for accelerating decision-support systems during critical public health forecasting efforts.

Education

  • University of California, Davis - Graduate School of Management

    Master of Business Administration - MBA, Data Analytics

    2021 — 2023

  • The Wharton School

    Certificate, Business Analytics

    2020 — 2020

  • Wilfrid Laurier University

    Business Technology Management, Business, Management, Technolog, Leadership and Related Support Services

    2012 — 2016

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