Apurva Wadodkar

CTO

Detroit, Michigan, United States22 yrs 1 mo experience

AI Enabled

Key Highlights

Over 20 years of experience in Engineering and AI.
Led teams achieving over 90% Employee Engagement Scores.
Expert in transforming data into actionable business insights.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Data and AI leader specializing in enterprise data strategy and analytics.

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Skills

Core Skills

Enterprise Data StrategyAiData EngineeringBusiness IntelligenceData Governance

Other Skills

Enterprise Data ManagementMaster Data Management (MDM)Artificial Intelligence (AI)Intelligent AutomationCustom ApplicationsBuilding High Performing TeamsContract ManagementData Governance and PrivacyMaster Data ManagementBudget ManagementGo to Market Hierarchy PolicyHigh Performing TeamData and BI StrategyData StrategyData Warehousing

About

With over 2 decades of experience in Engineering, Big Data, Advanced Analytics, and AI, I specialize in transforming complex data into actionable insights that drive measurable business outcomes. My contributions have increased sales, enhanced customer goodwill, boosted operational efficiency, improved product quality, and uncovered hidden cost savings. Throughout my career, I have had the privilege of leading diverse, global teams, consistently fostering a culture of collaboration and achieving Employee Engagement Scores of over 90%. My passion for developing talent runs deep—I am committed to mentoring the next generation of leaders and empowering professionals to reach their full potential. I serve on the advisory board for Michigan Women in Technology, chair the Women’s Network at my company, and actively engage in annual mentorship circles.

Experience

22 yrs 1 mo

Total Experience

4 yrs 3 mos

Average Tenure

9 mos

Current Experience

Ti automotive

Senior Director, Head of Data and AI (CDAO)

Aug 2025 – Present · 9 mos · Michigan, United States

Oversee a team of Directors and Sr. Managers, leading strategic programs across Enterprise Data Management, Master Data Management (MDM), Enterprise Integration, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Intelligent Automation, and Custom Applications—driving innovation, operational efficiency, and business transformation.

Enterprise Data ManagementMaster Data Management (MDM)Artificial Intelligence (AI)Intelligent AutomationCustom ApplicationsEnterprise Data Strategy+1

Michigan council of women in technology foundation (mcwt)

Advisory Board Member

Jan 2024 – Aug 2025 · 1 yr 7 mos

Our mission to inspire and grow women in technology. A diverse tech workforce is a vital part of Michigan’s transformation, and we strive to engage and retain female professionals here.

Enterprise data strategy board

Board Member

Jan 2023 – Aug 2025 · 2 yrs 7 mos

Industry Thought Leadership on Data Strategy, Data Governance and Management

Autodesk

Senior Manager Enterprise Data (Data Engineering, Insights and Governance)

Aug 2021 – Aug 2025 · 4 yrs · Michigan, United States · Hybrid

Oversee a team of 50+ resources - Managers, Engineers, Analysts and Stewards to ensure smooth functioning of programs. Own management of over a dozen BI and Data Tools like Snowflake, AWS, Looker, Power BI, Denodo, Airflow, Fivetran, AWS EMR, Atlan Data Catalog, Data Lake etc. Oversee technical implementation of Privacy Accessibility and Portability program and, MDM Mastering/Enrichment of Customer Master data. Manage Autodesk’s Data Lake and Warehouse that ingests 20 billion records daily and has ~7 petabytes of data. Manage a budget of $6 million in products and contracting resources.

Enterprise Data StrategyBuilding High Performing TeamsContract ManagementData Governance and PrivacyMaster Data ManagementBudget Management+2

Adient

3 roles

Data Science and RPA Manager

Jan 2020 – Jul 2021 · 1 yr 6 mos

Established the AI and RPA department from inception, building a team of 10+, implementing essential tools, and establishing streamlined processes. Educated business partners on the strategic utilization of AI and RPA technologies within their domains. Led and managed a multidisciplinary team comprising Data Scientists, Senior Solution Architects, Data Engineers, API developers, and product leads. Forged strategic partnerships with industry-leading vendors such as Microsoft and Intel to enhance the toolkit for cloud and edge computing of AI models, ensuring cutting-edge capabilities and innovation.

Advanced Analytics Architecture & Delivery Leader

Jan 2018 – Jan 2020 · 2 yrs

Managed and directed a cross-functional teams of 10+ to deliver a high-performing data warehousing solution supporting several use cases. Spearheaded the largest data and analytics program to create a common decision making tool for regional leaders of 200+ manufacturing plants

Hybrid Cloud and Big Data Manager

Oct 2014 – Jan 2018 · 3 yrs 3 mos

Played a pivotal role in curating Hybrid Cloud strategy for Adient that had a large onPrem footprint. Represented Data and Custom Web application group to create Azure policies alongside, security, Identity, Network and internal audit team leaders.