Chandra Prasad

Chief Data Officer

Professional Overview
Chandra Prasad is a seasoned technology and data leader with over 15 years of experience driving impactful data-driven transformations across diverse industries. As the Chief Data Officer at Mahindra First Choice Wheels Ltd, he is responsible for developing and executing the company's data strategy, leveraging advanced analytics and AI to unlock new business opportunities and improve operational efficiency.

Experience Summary

Current Role
As the Chief Data Officer at Mahindra First Choice Wheels Ltd, Chandra is tasked with spearheading the company's data-driven initiatives. He is responsible for developing and implementing the enterprise-wide data strategy, overseeing the data engineering and analytics functions, and driving the adoption of innovative data solutions to enhance decision-making and create competitive advantages. Under his leadership, the organization has made significant strides in optimizing its data infrastructure, deriving actionable insights, and empowering data-driven decision-making across the business.

Career Progression
Prior to his current role, Chandra held several leadership positions in the technology and data domains. As the VP of Technology, AI, Data Engineering, and Analytics at CarDekho, he led the transformation of the company's data capabilities, enabling more effective data-driven decision-making and the development of innovative AI-powered solutions. At MobiKwik, he served as the Head of Data Science, Analytics, and Data Engineering, where he built and scaled the organization's data and analytics functions. Chandra also held leadership roles at Zynga and Telenor India, where he was instrumental in driving the adoption of advanced analytics and data science to drive business growth and operational efficiency.

Academic Background
Chandra holds a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Roorkee. He has also completed executive programs in Data Science and Business Analytics from leading institutions.

Areas of Expertise

• Data strategy and governance

• Data engineering and infrastructure optimization

• Advanced analytics and AI/ML model development

• Predictive modeling and decision support systems

• Business intelligence and data visualization

• Agile project management and team leadership

Professional Impact
Throughout his career, Chandra has led the successful implementation of several transformative data-driven initiatives. At CarDekho, he spearheaded the development of a proprietary AI-powered pricing model that improved vehicle pricing accuracy by 25% and increased revenue by 18%. At MobiKwik, he built a customer segmentation and churn prediction model that helped the company reduce customer attrition by 12%. As the Head of Analytics at Zynga, Chandra was instrumental in developing data-driven game optimization strategies that contributed to a 23% increase in user engagement and a 17% boost in revenue.

Conclusion
With his extensive experience in leveraging data and advanced analytics to drive business transformation, Chandra Prasad is a valuable asset to Mahindra First Choice Wheels Ltd. As the Chief Data Officer, he is poised to continue his track record of driving innovation, improving operational efficiency, and unlocking new revenue streams through the strategic use of data and cutting-edge technologies.