The most influential people in data and AI

The most influential people in data and AI

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The most influential
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Headline Partner

Surendra Mathe, Director of Data Platform and Information Systems, Gensler

I am a business-first data and technology leader focused on transforming enterprise data into actionable insights that drive strategic decisions. As Director of Data Platform & Information Systems at Gensler, I have led the development and oversight of multiple data products, ensuring they deliver measurable business value. 

I spearheaded the creation of Gensler Core Data, a centralized data platform that consolidates and integrates information across enterprise systems, enabling real-time decision-making. I have also overseen the implementation of Salesforce, Workday, Coupa, Deltek Vision, and Ironclad, ensuring seamless data interoperability and optimizing operational efficiency. 

My problem-first approach shifts from Data → Insights → Decisions to Problems → Decisions → Insights → Data, ensuring that data strategy aligns with critical business challenges. By designing and executing scalable data products, I have enhanced analytics capabilities, automated reporting, and empowered leadership with data-driven decision-making tools. 

With expertise in data architecture, API ecosystems, cloud platforms, and governance, I drive enterprise-wide data transformation that enhances efficiency, reduces risk, and maximizes ROI. I hold an MS in Computer Science from the University of Missouri, and completed Stanford’s LEAD program in Corporate Innovation, focusing on leveraging data for business impact.

Surendra Mathe
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