His career began with a strong desire to bridge the gap between business needs and technological capabilities. Armed with a background in Engineering and experience in technology, coupled with an MBA from the University of Texas at Arlington, he has successfully built and delivered numerous large-scale data analytics platforms, products, and solutions.

These platforms not only generate/unlock new revenue streams with data analytics & insights but also provide significant cost savings by enhancing data-driven decision-making, automating manual data processes, and increasing efficiency. Enterprise technology teams and businesses lean on data analytics experts & leaders like him, who can build and deliver data analytics strategies based on organizational needs, improve customer experience, identify new market opportunities, develop more effective market strategies, and help transform the way organizations drive business outcomes with data & analytics.

His outstanding expertise includes crafting data analytics strategies, and data pipelines, establishing data literacy, constructing scalable & resilient data infrastructures, democratizing data & Insights with proper data governance, creating insightful data visualizations, and building a data-centric culture through an analytics center of excellence. He possesses a deep understanding of advanced analytics intricacies and the importance of maintaining reliable data flows with controls throughout the development lifecycle. He advocates for the importance of proper data quality, governance, and controls, coaching businesses to ensure they can leverage their data with accuracy and efficiency for both daily operations and strategic decision-making. he has a proven track record of orchestrating and delivering robust data analytics platforms, products, and applications through modern cloud-based infrastructure. His work has empowered businesses to monetize their data analytics stack, driving value through insights, efficiency, and automation via advanced analytics.

Whether it’s establishing Analytics Centers of Excellence or transitioning organizations from being data-informed to fully data-driven, his contributions have been pivotal in enhancing the strategic and operational capabilities of Fortune 100 companies. His leadership and innovative approach continue to shape the future of data analytics, setting new benchmarks for excellence in the industry.

His contributions extend far beyond his work with Fortune 100 companies; he is deeply committed to giving back to the community through various leadership roles. As a member of the Advisory Board for the University of Wisconsin’s Computer Science Program, Karthikeyan helps shape the academic curriculum that aligns with rapidly evolving technologies. He also serves as the Technology & Research Director at ESAL, where he empowers STEM professionals to actively engage with local communities and influence government policies. Additionally, he is involved in several other Technology & Research councils, contributing his expertise to the Analytics and Technology industry.

He regularly shares his knowledge as a keynote speaker at conferences, roundtables, summits, and other technology leadership forums. He is also a published author, featured in various magazines, and disseminates his insights through articles, journals, blogs, and podcasts.

His thought leadership is further recognized through his frequent invitations to judge hackathons and other technology events.