Vivek Dhandapani is a seasoned analytics and AI leader with over 15 years of cross-functional experience spanning strategy, data science, and digital transformation. He holds an MBA in Analytics and Finance from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras (2011) and a B.E. in Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering from Anna University, Chennai (2007). He is also a Doctoral Candidate at the Indian Institute of Management Shillong, deepening his research in analytics, digital transformation, and strategy.

Vivek has held leadership roles across top-tier organizations, most recently serving as a Senior Manager at Bain & Company. His diverse career includes roles such as Chief Operating Officer at Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education & Research, Associate Professor at the Symbiosis Foundation, Director at YRS Intuitions Consulting Pvt. Ltd. (an IIT Madras–incubated company), Bid Manager at HCL Technologies, and Design Engineer at Sun Smart Systems Pvt. Ltd.

He brings deep domain expertise across BFSI, Healthcare, Education, FMCG, and B2C sectors, with specialization in business analysis, market research, competitive intelligence, and M&A support. Known for his strong client relations and stakeholder management, Vivek has consistently delivered ROI-driven, insight-rich solutions that enhance strategic decision-making.

A pioneer in applying cutting-edge Machine Learning and Generative AI, he builds high-impact solutions in predictive modeling, budgeting, customer insights, and risk analysis. His work blends traditional analytics with next-gen AI to drive innovation, operational efficiency, and measurable outcomes.

Vivek is also an accomplished educator, teaching courses in Machine Learning, Generative AI, Quantitative Techniques at premier institutions including IIT Madras, SP Jain, NMIMS, and Symbiosis. As a visiting/guest faculty and subject matter expert, he bridges academia and industry, fostering innovation and developing future-ready talent.With a passion for translating data into actionable insights, Vivek continues to empower organizations and learners alike with the tools and thinking needed to thrive in a data-driven world.