Ankita Thakur

Co-Founder, GeoIQ

Professional Overview
Ankita Thakur is an accomplished data science and business analytics professional with over 8 years of experience driving strategic insights and innovative solutions in the technology and hospitality industries. As the Co-Founder of GeoIQ, she leverages her expertise in machine learning, predictive analytics, and geospatial intelligence to deliver transformative business outcomes for her clients.

Experience Summary

Current Role
As the Co-Founder of GeoIQ, Ankita is responsible for leading the company's product development and data strategy. She works closely with clients to understand their unique challenges and develop custom analytics platforms that enable data-driven decision-making. Under her leadership, GeoIQ has established a strong reputation for delivering impactful solutions that drive operational efficiencies and revenue growth.

Career Progression
Prior to co-founding GeoIQ, Ankita held various data science and analytics roles, including Manager of Data Science at OYO Rooms, Consultant at CenturyLink Cognilytics, and Analyst at HSBC and Mu Sigma. Throughout her career, she has demonstrated a proven track record of delivering measurable business results through the application of advanced analytics and data-driven strategies.

Academic Background
Ankita holds a Master's degree in Business Analytics from the Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore, where she specialized in machine learning, predictive modeling, and business intelligence. She has also completed additional certifications in data science and geospatial analytics, further strengthening her technical expertise.

Areas of Expertise

• Machine learning and predictive analytics

• Geospatial intelligence and location-based analytics

• Business intelligence and data visualization

• Operational optimization and process automation

• Strategic planning and data-driven decision-making

Professional Impact
At OYO Rooms, Ankita led the development of a proprietary revenue management system that improved occupancy rates and optimized pricing strategies, resulting in a 20% increase in revenue. As a Consultant at CenturyLink Cognilytics, she designed and implemented a next-generation customer churn prediction model that enabled the company to enhance its customer retention efforts by 15%.

Conclusion
Ankita Thakur is a versatile and innovative data science leader with a proven track record of driving business transformation. As the Co-Founder of GeoIQ, she is dedicated to leveraging cutting-edge analytics and technology to help organizations unlock the full potential of their data and achieve sustainable competitive advantages.