Sathya Urath
Head of Data & Analytics @Seasalt
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WORK HISTORY
Head of Data & Analytics @Seasalt
Leading enterprise data transformation, platform modernisation, and analytics capability to enable scalable growth, operational excellence, and insight-driven decision making. Strategic Leadership & Transformation• Defined and socialised a 5-year Data & Analytics strategy aligned to business growth, modern cloud platforms, and measurable value delivery• 🧭 Established new ways of working and operating model across data engineering, analytics, platform, and delivery teams• Shaped a long-term capability, training, and upskilling roadmap to build a high-performing, future-ready data organisation Platform Modernisation & Technology Strategy• Initiated transition from legacy data warehouse and reporting platforms to Microsoft Azure and Power BI ecosystem• Re-engaged strategic partners to accelerate the design and delivery of a modern data platform architecture• Driving shift from legacy reporting to scalable self-service analytics and data products Operational Excellence & Delivery Enablement• Stabilising legacy BAU through onboarding of a shared services delivery model, freeing internal teams to focus on transformation• 🤝 Strengthened partner ecosystem to balance innovation, cost efficiency, and delivery velocity• Embedding governance, quality, and reliability as core platform capabilities People & Culture• Leading multidisciplinary teams across data engineering, analytics, platform, and delivery• Building a culture of ownership, continuous improvement, and value-led delivery• Investing in capability growth to future-proof the data function
EDUCATION
Institution of Engineers of India (IEI), Kolkata
Bachelor's Degree, Mechanical Engineering
UCLA
Management Information Systems, General
University of Roehampton
Master's degree, Business Administration, Branding & Customer Experience
SKILLS
ABOUT SATHYA URATH
Head of Data & Analytics | Driving Enterprise-Wide Data Strategy & TransformationI lead data and analytics functions that turn enterprise data into competitive advantage — with a career spanning three decades across financial services, retail, and insurance, consistently delivering measurable business impact at scale.My progression from hands-on engineering to executive leadership has equipped me to operate across the full data value chain: modernising platforms, building high-performing teams, and translating C-suite strategy into scalable data products, governance frameworks, and insight-driven operating models that change how businesses make decisions.What I bring to the table: • Enterprise data transformation at scale — platform modernisation, cloud migration, and architectural strategy that unifies fragmented data estates • Commercial outcomes, not just technical delivery — finance lakehouse consolidation, regulatory compliance, customer 360 programs that drive revenue, reduce cost, and enable faster decision-making • Cross-functional leadership — I bridge technology, finance, product, and customer functions to embed data as a strategic capability, not just an IT function • Governance that enables, not restricts — building frameworks that balance regulatory controls with agile insight generationI operate at the intersection of data strategy, platform engineering, and business transformation — positioning data and analytics as a board-level lever for growth, efficiency, and competitive differentiation.Currently leading a major customer and product data transformation at Seasalt Cornwall, delivering the modern platform foundation that will power the next phase of business strategy. Beyond the day jobMentor to emerging data leaders. Active supporter of charitable and community-focused initiatives. Believer in sustainable business practices. Advocate for wellbeing through sport and active living.
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