Brand Ambassador Award Winner Yogesh’s Journey from IT Specialist to Chief Data Scientist
-Yogesh Rao, GMBA alumnus (Class of 2007-2008)
How did your Global MBA experience at SP Jain Global, specialising in IT, contribute to your journey as a thought leader and Chief Data Scientist?
My GMBA experience pushed me beyond the comfort zone of pure IT, helping me to think more broadly. It provided a comprehensive understanding of the business world through methodologies, frameworks, experienced faculty, and relevant handbooks, offering a 720-degree view of the overall nature of business. This practical application of knowledge helped me transition into thought leadership.
Can you share insights into your role as an advisor, speaker, and writer and how your leadership skills have influenced the adoption of AI & analytics in various industries?
I focus on long-term planning while executing daily tasks. Every day presents new challenges, disruptions, and customer aspirations, keeping us agile in our roles. AI’s impact across industries is immense, ranging from suspect monitoring and fraud detection to hyper-personalised offers and demand forecasting. My leadership has driven the adoption of AI in areas like inventory optimisation and network analytics.
As a recipient of the Brand Ambassador Award from SP Jain Global, how do you believe your work exemplifies the values and ethos of the institution?
The SP Jain Global GMBA instilled lifelong values centred on doing the right thing and positively impacting society. Even in B2B operations, I constantly reflect on how my actions can contribute to a better tomorrow. These values, embedded in a hyper-capitalised world, are crucial for reshaping society through collective wisdom and effort.
Reflecting on your diverse experience across multiple sectors and regions, can you share some of the most impactful projects or initiatives you’ve led in harnessing data for AI and digital transformation?
It’s challenging to pick one, but a project that stands out regarding business and customer value involved synthesising multi-modal enterprise data—structured, unstructured, videos, audios, documents, and geospatial vector data—into hyperscale cloud environments. We then applied hundreds of analytics, AI, ML, and GenAI models to extract maximum value. This initiative spanned sales, consulting, and delivery, driving significant business outcomes and employment opportunities.
How would you recommend SP Jain Global’s GMBA program to aspiring business leaders?
SP Jain Global’s GMBA is designed for the most resilient individuals with an unyielding zeal and tenacity to excel. The curriculum’s rigour transforms students into influential business leaders. From individual tests to group assignments and presentations, the program is thoughtfully crafted to ensure comprehensive exposure and personal growth.
