Arvind Bhatt

CTO

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia18 yrs 10 mos experience

Highly StableAI Enabled

Key Highlights

20+ years in AI/ML and enterprise technology.
Led data initiatives impacting millions of users.
Expert in building data platforms from scratch.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Senior Technology Leader specializing in AI/ML and Data Architecture across various industries.

Contact

arvind.bhatt@aol.com LinkedIn

Skills

Core Skills

Technology Strategy & VisionData Architecture & TechnologyAi/mlCybersecurity & Risk ManagementData StrategiesData GovernanceMachine LearningData AnalysisAgile Methodologies

Other Skills

AWSAmazon Web Services (AWS)AnalyticsBusiness ConsultingBusiness Intelligence (BI)C-LevelCloud Infrastructure ManagementComputer ScienceCross-functional Team LeadershipData AnalyticsData Analytics & GovernanceData ManagementData Quality AssuranceDigital StrategyEnterprise Architecture & Scalable Systems

About

Senior technology leader with 20+ years experience building AI/ML systems, data platforms, and enterprise technology. Most recent 8 years in San Francisco Bay Area. Relocated to Melbourne seeking Chief Data Officer, Chief AI Officer, or Chief Technology Officer opportunities. Recently led enterprise technology for Common Sense Media (150M+ users globally). Previously headed data and analytics at Anywhere Real Estate (largest residential real estate franchisor in the world), building AI/ML capabilities and data platforms from scratch. Experience establishing data organizations from zero, deploying production AI/ML systems, and leading cloud transformations across real estate, digital media, telecom, government, and financial services. MBA from University of Chicago Booth School of Business. Melbourne-based with full Australian work rights, available immediately.

Experience

Common sense media

Senior Director - Data and Technology

Apr 2025 – Nov 2025 · 7 mos · San Francisco Bay Area · Hybrid

First senior data leader hired to establish enterprise data and technology capability. Led enterprise technology for global platform serving 150M+ users and 1.4M educators. Reported to CTO, collaborated closely with CEO, CFO, CMO, and board on technology strategy.
Built cloud-native data platform with AI/ML capabilities for content analysis and personalization
Established information security program and compliance framework
Managed cloud infrastructure (AWS) with 99.9%+ uptime supporting millions of users
Implemented data governance framework for data quality, privacy, and ethical use
Managed A$3M technology budget covering cloud infrastructure, security, and data team

Technology Strategy & VisionData Architecture & TechnologyEnterprise Architecture & Scalable SystemsCybersecurity & Risk ManagementLeadership and Team DevelopmentData Analytics & Governance

Creative mindz

Co-Founder

Jul 2023 – Jul 2023 · 0 mo · San Francisco Bay Area

In today’s fast-paced world, children face a variety of distractions and challenges in understanding what is right and how to make informed decisions. Creative Mindz helps children navigate these challenges by teaching them core values that will guide them throughout their lives. Series of books are designed to spark meaningful conversations between children and their families, helping young minds reflect on real-life situations and make confident, responsible choices. For more information, visit: Lovelearnseries.com

Technology Strategy & VisionLeadership and Team DevelopmentData Analytics & Governance

Anywhere real estate inc.

Head of Data Analytics

Dec 2020 – Mar 2025 · 4 yrs 3 mos · San Francisco Bay Area

Led cross-functional organization of 40+ across data engineering, ML/AI, platform engineering, and product management supporting 200,000 agents with 1M+ annual transaction sides.
Led enterprise data strategy, product management, and project portfolio across the organization
Built modern data architecture: Data Lake, Data Warehouse, Data Mart, MDM/RDM on Snowflake/AWS processing 500M+ daily events
Established ML/AI capability, deployed production models driving $10M+ business impact
Led cloud migration from Oracle/Hadoop to AWS, reducing infrastructure costs $800K annually
Implemented BI platforms (Power BI, ThoughtSpot) for self-service analytics and data-driven decision making
Managed vendor relationships and contract negotiations (Snowflake, AWS, Informatica, Fivetran, Databricks)
Developed 2 products from ideation to market launch generating $15M+ combined annual revenue
Established data governance frameworks ensuring data integrity, compliance, security, and regulatory adherence
Managed $2.5M annual budget covering cloud infrastructure, vendor tools, and team headcount
Implemented PMO best practices for project portfolio management and resource optimization

Data StrategiesGlobal DeliveryData GovernanceGovernanceScaled Agile FrameworkCross-functional Team Leadership+10

Apple

Digital Transformation Director

Dec 2019 – Dec 2020 · 1 yr · San Francisco Bay Area

Senior IC who supported Apple (via CGI Inc), partnering with executives to drive data-led product and business strategies. Designed enterprise-grade data architecture, KPI frameworks, and executive dashboards—enhancing analytics scalability, reporting efficiency, and decision-making across global teams.

Project Management Office (PMO)Data StrategiesCross-functional Team LeadershipLeadershipTechnology Strategy & VisionData Architecture & Technology+7

Tata consultancy services

Senior Technical Program Manager

Oct 2017 – Dec 2019 · 2 yrs 2 mos · San Francisco Bay Area

Led a dynamic team of 40 professionals, including data scientists, software engineers, data analysts, product managers, and agile coaches, driving significant transformations in both agile methodologies and analytics capabilities that increased productivity by 30% and decision-making speed by 45%. Our approach integrated cutting-edge analytical tools with streamlined agile processes, enhancing project delivery speeds by 50% and enriching data insights. This strategic fusion fostered a culture of continuous improvement and innovation, leading to a 25% improvement in operational efficiencies and a 40% increase in key performance metrics. As a result, our initiatives positioned the company as a recognized leader in both agile practices and data-driven decision-making within the industry.

Data AnalysisScaled Agile FrameworkLeadershipTechnology Strategy & VisionData Architecture & TechnologyEnterprise Architecture & Scalable Systems+3