Shankar Ranganathan

About Shankar Ranganathan

I am a transformational Data & AI executive with 25+ years of experience building, scaling, and leading enterprise Data, AI, Data Science, and Advanced Analytics organizations. I specialize in turning data into measurable business value — driving multimillion-dollar revenue growth, cost optimization, and enterprise-wide AI adoption.As Chief Data & AI Officer at Trustmark, I built the Data & AI organization from the ground up and delivered a Board-approved multi-year enterprise AI strategy. Within the first year, we deployed high-impact AI/ML solutions across Customer Service, Underwriting, Sales, Enrollment, and Billing — generating multimillion-dollar business outcomes and accelerating digital transformation.What I Deliver: Enterprise AI & Data Strategy (Board-level alignment) Generative AI & Agentic AI Implementation Responsible AI & AI Governance Frameworks Data Governance & Modern Data Platforms High-Impact Use Case Identification & Value Realization AI Operating Model & Talent Strategy Workforce AI Enablement & Enterprise Data Literacy Cloud & MLOps StrategyI bring deep technical credibility across:AI/ML Agentic Modeling & Predictive AnalyticsCustomer & Marketing AnalyticsData Engineering & Modern Data ArchitectureMLOps & Production AI ScalingPython, SQL (Certified Expert), SASBI & Enterprise ReportingThroughout my career at Atria, L Brands, DMI, and dunnhumby, I have partnered with CEOs, Presidents, and C-suite leaders to translate complex analytics into strategic decisions that move markets. I combine business acumen, technology depth, and change leadership to embed AI into the DNA of organizations.Beyond strategy and execution, I am passionate about building high-performance teams — mentoring leaders, developing succession pipelines, and fostering data-driven cultures rooted in accountability and innovation.My MissionTo help forward-thinking organizations unlock exponential value through AI — responsibly, strategically, and at scale.If you’re seeking a visionary yet execution-focused Data & AI leader who can move from strategy to measurable results — let’s connect.#AI #ChiefDataOfficer #ChiefAIOfficer #GenerativeAI #AgenticAI #EnterpriseAI #ResponsibleAI #DataGovernance #AdvancedAnalytics #DigitalTransformation #BoardLeadership #DataStrategy #AITransformation#DataModernization#AIOperatingModel#PredictiveModeling#CustomerAnalytics#MLOps#CloudStrategy#BoardAdvisory#ChangeManagement#AILiteracy#DataLiteracy

Experience

1. Strategic Advisor

   FinOpsly

   Jan 2024 — Present · Cincinnati, OH, US

   FinOpsly is the first AI-native FinOps platform designed to simplify multi-cloud and SaaS cost management. Powered by its intelligent AI agent ‘FI,’ FinOpsly identifies deep wastage (50% more than CSP tools), enables automation, and delivers actionable insights to unlock maximum ROI.

Education

• The Ohio State University Fisher College of Business

  MBA, Marketing and Strategy

• University of Cincinnati

  MS, Industrial Engineering

• University of Madras

  B.S, Mechanical Engineering