Ashok Mehta serves as Vice President and Data Scientist at Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC, where leadership encompasses a global team of data analysts and junior data scientists focused on enhancing sales and marketing for Columbia Threadneedle Investments through advanced analytical solutions. Prior to this role, Ashok held the position of Director of Business Analytics and Sales Reporting at Putnam Investments for over 18 years, and earlier experience includes a managerial role at AT&T and a visiting assistant professorship at Syracuse University. Ashok's academic credentials include a Ph.D. in Economics from Syracuse University and an M.A. in Economics from Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University.