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Amit Shivpuja

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Strategic data executive driving AI-powered transformations for business impact.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role that allows me to leverage my strategic vision and extensive experience to drive data-informed decision-making and create value within an innovative organization.

I am a strategic data executive with a proven track record of driving AI-powered transformations that create multi-billion-dollar business impact. My expertise lies in partnering with C-suite leaders to define and execute enterprise-wide data strategies that enhance decision-making, optimize operations, and unlock revenue opportunities. With extensive experience across various industries, including Automotive, Utilities, Fintech, VR/AR, and Retail, I bring a unique perspective to data strategy, emphasizing the critical interplay of people, technology, data, algorithms, processes, and governance.

Throughout my career, I have excelled in scaling high-performing data organizations and fostering a data-first culture. I have successfully led complex projects in Business Intelligence, Data Governance, AI/ML, Data Science, and Data Engineering. My academic background, including an AI PGP from McCombs (UT Austin) and an MBA from UC Irvine, equips me to drive transformative data strategies that achieve significant organizational impact. I am passionate about demystifying data and analytics through thought leadership and mentorship.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Director of Data Product, Governance and Strategy - Merchandising

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Walmart

Jun 2022 - Present (3 years)

Led a global 25-member Data Product, Governance, and Strategy team, overseeing 100+ resources to deliver AI-powered data governance frameworks that enhanced compliance, reduced operational risks, and unlocked $3B+ in quarterly business value. Partnered with C-suite executives to drive enterprise-wide data maturity, enabling strategic decision-making across merchandising, analytics, and AI/ML initi

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Sr. Director of BI & Analytics

BILL

Dec 2020 - Apr 2022 (1 year 4 months)

Built and scaled a 10-member BI & Analytics team, driving automation and predictive analytics that optimized financial operations and contributed to a $219B total payment volume. Established executive-level reporting frameworks, enhancing strategic visibility and decision-making across finance and risk management. Implemented automation for data and report delivery, enhancing stakeholder access an

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Head (Sr. Director) of BI and Analytics

Bluevine

Feb 2020 - Nov 2020 (9 months)

Built and matured a BI & Analytic team that enabled business functions to scale annual revenue to ~$120 million. Designed and implemented a scalable data infrastructure that enabled the seamless disbursement of $4.5B in PPP funding, ensuring compliance, fraud prevention, and operational efficiency. Delivered key data and insights for the launch of a checking account product and implemented strateg

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Global Director of BI & Analytics

HTC VIVE

Jun 2017 - Jan 2020 (2 years 7 months)

Established and grew a central end-to-end Data Engineering, BI/Data Science team, transforming the company into a data-driven organization. Enabled the sale of ~1.7 million VR headsets, increased Viveport subscription growth by 32%, and reduced churn by 16%. Enhanced data quality by 34% through automated data pipelines and strategic technology adoption (Microsoft PowerBI, Azure).

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Analytics Manager

Deloitte

Jan 2014 - Dec 2016 (2 years 11 months)

Built a high-performing geospatial/location consulting team, expanding it from 2 to 10 members (including offshore). Led global teams (2-15+) in delivering analytic solutions, utilizing SCRUM and AGILE methodologies. Championed analytics practices, expanding corporate alliances with key vendors (AWS, Alteryx, Qlik, Esri, CARTO, VoyagerSearch).

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Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Texas, Austin - McCombs School of Business

Post Graduate Program, Artificial Intelligence for Leaders

Completed a Post Graduate Program in Artificial Intelligence for Leaders. This program focused on equipping leaders with the knowledge and skills to drive AI-powered transformations within organizations.

Stanford University Graduate School of Business

Professional Certificate, Leadership & Innovation

Obtained a Stanford LEAD Professional Certificate in Leadership & Innovation. This program provided advanced insights into leadership principles and innovative strategies.

University of California, Irvine - The Paul Merage School of Business

MBA, Business Administration

Earned a Master of Business Administration degree. The curriculum focused on comprehensive business management and strategic decision-making.

JSS Academy of Technical Education, BANGALORE

Bachelor of Engineering, Information Science and Engineering

Completed a Bachelor of Engineering degree with a specialization in Information Science and Engineering. The program provided a strong foundation in information technology and engineering principles.