The most influential people in data and AI

The most influential people in data and AI

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The most influential
people in data and AI

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Bala Vaidyanathan, Director, Decision Science, FedEx

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Vaidyanathan is currently vice president, data science at FedEx where he has worked for 15 years in multiple roles, including as director, data science and director, advanced analytics and industry research. He has been integrating business knowledge, data and other scientific methods to enhance data understandings to improve business operations and customer experiences.

Vaidyanathan is a recipient of the Five Star Award at FedEx and has contributed to multiple academic journals. Before joining FedEx, he spent time as a graduate research assistant at University of Florida and worked as a software engineer for Infosys.

Bala Vaidyanathan
has been included in:
  • 100 Brands 2022 (USA)

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