Thillai N.

About Thillai N.

PROFILE Strategic data and analytics leader with extensive experience in transforming analytics functions into profit centers and driving enterprise-level decisions. Proven expertise in aligning data strategies with business goals, optimizing operational efficiency, and mentoring high-performing teams. Adept at leveraging advanced analytics, AI, and cloud solutions to deliver scalable, data-driven outcomes. Trusted advisor to C-suite executives, fostering innovation and cross-functional collaboration to achieve measurable impact. CORE COMPETENCIES • Data Strategy and Governance • Advanced Analytics and AI Integration • Predictive and Prescriptive Modeling • Data Science & Machine Learning (Python, R) • Cloud and Data Platform Expertise (Azure, AWS, Snowflake) • Business Intelligence Tools (Power BI, Tableau, SQL, dbt) • Data Engineering (ETL/ELT, Databricks, Fivetran, Hevo) • Team Leadership and Mentorship • Executive Stakeholder Engagement KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS • Delivered over $50M in savings and new revenue via scalable AI and analytics solutions. • Built cloud-native data platforms that support real-time decision-making and machine learning operations. • Led global teams in deploying enterprise data strategies and modernizing legacy BI environments.

Experience

1. Head of Data Strategy, Analytics, Ai & Engineering

   Information Brokers Group

   Jun 2022 — Present · Dallas, TX, US

   Directed enterprise-wide data strategy initiatives, integrating AI and ML models using Python, Databricks, and Snowflake to achieve $20M in cost reductions. • Designed a scalable data lake architecture with Snowflake and automated ETL pipelines using Fivetran and dbt, improving forecasting accuracy by 25%. • Developed AI-driven customer segmentation and predictive churn models that increased retention by 15%. • Deployed real-time analytics dashboards in Power BI to support executive decisionmaking.

Education

• SMU Cox School of Business

  Graduate Program, Business Intelligence

• Harvard University

  Executive Certification, Computer Science

• Magnum Opus Institute of Technology

  Master of Business Administration (MBA)

• PSG College of Technology

  Bachelor of Engineering - BE

Skills

• Obiee
• Odi
• Business Intelligence
• Data Warehousing
• Data Modeling
• Big Data Analytics
• Oracle
• Microsoft Sql Server
• Hadoop
• Hive
• Apache Pig
• Apache Spark
• R
• Sap
• C#
• .net
• Etl
• Analytics
• Project Planning
• Architecture
• IT Strategy
• Program Management
• Business Analysis
• Requirements Gathering
• Agile Project Management
• System Architecture
• Leadership
• Product Management
• Devops
• Agile Methodologies
• Cloud Computing
• Process Improvement
• Sdlc
• Integration
• Enterprise Architecture
• Vendor Management
• Requirements Analysis
• Software Project Management
• Management
• Telecommunications