Valerii Babushkin

Senior Director - Data, Analytics & AI

Professional Overview
Valerii Babushkin is a seasoned data and analytics executive with over 15 years of experience driving digital transformation and innovative data-driven strategies across diverse industries. As the Senior Director of Data, Analytics & AI at bp, he is responsible for leading the company's data, analytics, and artificial intelligence initiatives, focusing on unlocking new business value and driving sustainable growth.

Experience Summary

Current Role
In his current role at bp, Valerii oversees the development and implementation of advanced data and analytics solutions to support the company's global operations. He leads a team of data scientists, engineers, and analysts in leveraging cutting-edge technologies to optimize business processes, enhance decision-making, and drive operational efficiencies. Under Valerii's leadership, bp has achieved significant improvements in areas such as predictive maintenance, supply chain optimization, and customer experience.

Career Progression
Prior to joining bp, Valerii held several senior data and analytics roles, including Vice President of Data Science at Blockchain.com, Head of Data Science at Blockchain.com, and Senior Staff Software Engineer at both Facebook and Meta. He also served as the Vice President of Machine Learning at Alibaba Russia and the Director of Data Science at X5 Retail Group, where he spearheaded the development of innovative data-driven solutions to solve complex business challenges.

Throughout his career, Valerii has demonstrated a strong track record of delivering impactful data-driven initiatives that have driven measurable business outcomes. He has a proven ability to bridge the gap between technology and business, effectively translating data insights into actionable strategies.

Academic Background
Valerii holds a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from the Higher School of Economics and has completed various executive education programs in data science, machine learning, and strategic leadership.

Areas of Expertise

• Data and analytics strategy development

• Artificial intelligence and machine learning implementation

• Cloud-based data infrastructure and systems architecture

• Predictive modeling and advanced analytics

• Agile project management and cross-functional collaboration

• Strategic leadership and team development

Professional Impact
During his tenure at Blockchain.com, Valerii led the transformation of the company's data and analytics capabilities, enabling the organization to make more informed business decisions and improve customer experience. At X5 Retail Group, he spearheaded the development of a predictive maintenance system that reduced equipment downtime by 25% and generated significant cost savings.

Conclusion
With his extensive experience, technical expertise, and strategic vision, Valerii Babushkin is well-positioned to drive data-driven innovation and operational excellence at bp. His proven track record of delivering impactful data and analytics solutions positions him as a valuable asset in the company's pursuit of sustainable growth and industry leadership.