Nikhil Sahai

Professional Experience * Current Role: Asia Lead, Data Analytics for Warner Bros Discovery, driving data-driven decision-making and user engagement strategies. * Career Journey: ~15 years of experience in analytics, with ~9 years in leadership roles across diverse industries. * Industry Expertise: Extensive work in 7 domains: media streaming, e-commerce, retail, healthcare, pharma, insurance, and transport. * Key Achievements: - Designed the recommendation engine for HBO Go Asia, significantly enhancing user engagement and retention. - Delivered predictive modeling and analytics projects to streamline business processes and improve outcomes. - Defined and implemented data strategies, platforms, and governance frameworks in partnership with cross-functional teams. * Team Leadership: Heads a data team managing warehousing, analytics, business intelligence, reporting, dashboarding, and data science. Thought Leadership * Conference Speaker: Represented companies as a speaker and panelist at six major industry events, including: - Digital Marketing & Strategy Innovation Summit Singapore 2018 - Google Could Summit - Digital Marketing Leaders’ Summit - Marketing Magazine Summit - Retail Summit 2018 - Research and Insights Asia’18 * Mentorship: Actively mentors aspiring data professionals and promotes best practices in analytics and data science. Educational Background * Master’s Degree: Master of IT in Business Analytics from Singapore Management University. * Bachelor’s Degree: Engineering degree in Information Technology from Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University. Technical Skills * Proficiencies: BigQuery, SAS, R, SQL, AWS, Google Cloud, Looker, Tableau, Python, and BI reporting tools. * Specialized Expertise: Building scalable data ecosystems, predictive modeling, and advanced analytics. Recognition * Awards and Accolades: - Frequent recommendations by managers and clients for quick learning, innovative problem-solving, and impactful contributions. - Recognized for delivering robust, data-backed solutions that drive measurable results. Personal Interests * Community Contributions: - Volunteered with NGOs like Willing Hearts and the Singapore Red Cross to support local communities. - Participated in fundraising campaigns and blood donation drives. * Hobbies: Fitness enthusiast with participation in triathlons, marathons, and other endurance events.