Jai Gopinathan

CEO

Austin, Texas, United States21 yrs 5 mos experience

AI EnabledAI ML Practitioner

Key Highlights

18+ years of leadership in Data and AI solutions.
Expert in bridging technical teams and executives.
Host of the 'Beyond Brilliance' podcast.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Data Engineering Leader specializing in AI-driven solutions for Banking and Biotech sectors.

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Skills

Core Skills

Data Engineering & Machine LearningEnterprise Data ArchitectureData Modernization & TransformationData Platform ArchitectureBusiness Intelligence (bi) Strategy & LeadershipData Quality ManagementBi Solutions & ReportingData-driven Decision MakingCustomer AnalyticsData-driven Marketing

Other Skills

Revenue Generation & Business GrowthGenerative AI & AI-driven SolutionsAdvanced Analytics & Data ScienceData Integration & GovernanceAzure Cloud SolutionsData Product DevelopmentTeam Leadership & ManagementGDPR & CCPA ComplianceCustomer Segmentation & PersonalizationSales & Marketing AutomationCross-Functional CollaborationAgile Project Management & OptimizationStakeholder Management & EngagementData Platform Architecture (Snowflake, dbt, Tableau)Self-Service Analytics & Business Intelligence

About

I architect Data and AI solutions that transform business challenges into revenue-generating opportunities. With 18+ years of leadership across banking, biotech and technology sectors, I build the bridges between technical teams and executives that make AI and Data initiatives succeed where others fail. I host the "Beyond Brilliance" podcast, exploring how organizations harness data while mentoring the next generation of Data & AI leaders.

Experience

21 yrs 5 mos

Total Experience

2 yrs 11 mos

Average Tenure

8 mos

Current Experience

Charles river laboratories

Director, Data Engineering

Mar 2023 – Aug 2025 · 2 yrs 5 mos · Austin, Texas, United States

Architected enterprise data engineering strategy to accelerate go-to-market execution, customer targeting, and revenue growth.
Led cross-functional teams in building scalable data pipelines and analytics solutions to enhance sales intelligence and customer insights.
Spearheaded AI adoption initiatives to optimize commercial workflows, improve lead conversion, and drive revenue growth.

Enterprise Data ArchitectureData Engineering & Machine LearningRevenue Generation & Business GrowthGenerative AI & AI-driven SolutionsAdvanced Analytics & Data ScienceData Integration & Governance+7

Relativity

Senior Manager, Data & Analytics

Oct 2021 – Jan 2023 · 1 yr 3 mos · Austin, Texas, United States

Orchestrated data strategy for legal tech leader, connecting analytics capabilities to revenue-generating use cases.
Built analytics frameworks enabling legal teams to process complex datasets with unprecedented speed.
Developed governance protocols balancing data accessibility with rigorous security requirements.

Data Modernization & TransformationAgile Project Management & OptimizationStakeholder Management & EngagementData Platform Architecture (Snowflake, dbt, Tableau)Self-Service Analytics & Business IntelligenceRoadmap Development & Strategic Planning+6

Directed enterprise analytics strategy for two banking entities, leading teams of analysts, engineers, and offshore resources.
Transformed customer intelligence capabilities, driving significant migration to digital channels.
Deployed data quality framework to mitigate regulatory risk while expanding analytics services.

Business Intelligence (BI) Strategy & LeadershipData Quality Management & Data GovernanceCustomer Insights & Digital Channel OptimizationOffshore Team Management & ScalingRisk Mitigation & External Audit ComplianceData Integration & Informatica IDQ+8

Technical Lead, Data & Business Intelligence

Aug 2014 – Apr 2017 · 2 yrs 8 mos

Led business intelligence solutions for Popular's US and Puerto Rico banking operations, enhancing analytics adoption through targeted data literacy programs.
Engineered a sales performance platform connecting branch activities to profitability outcomes, driving strategic decision-making.
Boosted user experience improvements, optimizing data-driven insights for operational efficiency and growth.

BI Solutions & Reporting for Banking OperationsSales Incentive Program Design & ImplementationData-Driven Decision Making & AdoptionGamification in Business PerformanceCross-Region Data Strategy (U.S. & Puerto Rico)Performance Tracking & Profitability Optimization+6

Popular community bank

2 roles

Senior/Lead BI Analyst

Promoted

Jun 2010 – Aug 2014 · 4 yrs 2 mos · Greater Chicago Area

Spearheaded customer analytics initiatives to identify actionable market segments across multiple dimensions.
Delivered 100+ analytical assets supporting critical business functions in marketing, finance, and operations.
Built a real-time integrated dashboard consolidating multiple data sources for operational excellence.

Customer Analytics & SegmentationData-Driven Marketing & Campaign OptimizationReal-Time Dashboards & ReportingData Integration & Systems IntegrationProcess Automation & OptimizationCustomer Analytics+1

Business Systems Analyst

Jan 2007 – Jan 2010 · 3 yrs · Greater Chicago Area

Designed and implemented ETL architecture to support critical business reporting needs at Popular Community Bank.
Deployed Tableau server ecosystem for 400+ users, enhancing data visualization and analysis capabilities.
Automated executive metrics reporting, improving decision-making processes for leadership.

Ibm

Research Intern

May 2006 – Sep 2006 · 4 mos · Greater New York City Area

Evaluated strategic opportunities for IBM in network-delivered business services for SMB market.
Integrated multiple third-party solutions to automate F&A operations using Web 2.0 technologies.
Collaborated with Boston Consulting Group on SaaS market trends and implementation strategies.

University of illinois, chicago

Systems Analyst

Aug 2005 – May 2006 · 9 mos · Greater Chicago Area

Developed web application to track project status and grant awards for university administration.
Analyzed automation tool effectiveness for research proposal preparation using SQL Server.

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IT Analyst/ Senior Software Engineer

Aug 2003 – May 2005 · 1 yr 9 mos · Bengaluru Area, India

IT Analyst /Senior Programmer / Business Developer
Worked extensively with all the phases of Software development Life Cycle (SDLC), which include analysis, design, development, project management, integration, testing, and maintenance of Enterprise Applications using J2EE Technologies.
Onsite Customer Coordination, Cost Accounting/Billing and prepared Monthly Status Reports.