harathi Rajan is a results-driven and experienced Chief Data Officer and AI
strategist. She skillfully directs, maintains, and supports technology operations in
large organizations. Her career history includes successful roles in Enterprise Data
and Advanced Analytics. As an unparalleled leader, Bharathi Rajan implements
comprehensive data and applications to transform complex business needs into
effective technological solutions. She adds value through the focused
management of innovative technology while maintaining productivity
optimization. She also possesses comprehensive knowledge about data
governance and data quality while successfully leading Advanced Analytics teams
to develop and implement cross-functional dashboards.
In her current role as Vice President of Enterprise Data and Applications for Swire
Coca-Cola, USA, Bharathi is a trusted member of the Extended Leadership team,
where she focuses on core data management strategies and competencies. She
also liaises collaboratively with business to conceptualize and develop data
products to grow revenue and market share. Bharathi is known for saving the
company multimillions of dollars by switching BI tools and utilizing in-house work
to address aspects of budgeting and forecasting processes. While consistently
leading technology innovations and enabling data literacy, Bharathi consecutively
drives data and systems architecture confluence, application development,
forecasts, and budget processes across the entire enterprise.
Prior to joining Swire Coca-Cola, USA, Bharathi operated as a Senior Director of
Operations in Data and Infrastructre for three years, focusing on Enterprise
Reporting and Analysis (ERA), where she was specifically hired for her distinctive
capabilities in data strategy, cloud migration, and creative efficiencies. In her early
career, she maintained roles of increased accountability and global responsibilty
after transitioning from Vice President of Operations in Business Architecture
and Technology Strategy to Vice President of Finance in Product Management
and Governance within three years of her employment at Goldman Sachs & Co.
Bharathi holds a Master of Science in Software Engineering from the University
of St. Thomas, MN, Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting and Finance from
Bangalore University, India, and training in Data Science for Business Leaders
from Carnegie Mellon University. She has also attended several panel discussions,
such as the Emory University MSBA Program Discussion in 2023 and the Loreal
Women in Tech Panel Discussion, in 2023. In 2024, Bharathi delivered a keynote
on AI Governance at The WLDA Chevron Summit. In June 2024, Bharathi will
speak at the Databricks Summit on Data & Analytics in Manufacturing. Bharathi
is also a mentor with WLDA Ventures.