Ramji Bala is an experienced professional in data strategy and analytics, currently serving as Director of Commercial Data Strategy at American Airlines since October 2023. Prior to this role, Ramji held various senior positions at Sabre Corporation from June 2006 to October 2023, including Senior Director of Data Analytics and Director of Data Analytics with a focus on Business Intelligence and Cloud Migration. Ramji's career began at American Airlines as a Senior Software Engineer and Technical Product Manager from February 1996 to June 1998, followed by a role as Principal Technical Product Manager at Travelocity from June 1998 to June 2006. Ramji holds an M.B.A. in Strategy and Product Management from SMU Cox School of Business, a Master’s degree in Manufacturing Systems Engineering from Louisiana State University, and a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Regional Engineering College, Trichy.