Bhushan Lakhe is an accomplished professional in the field of data and analytics, serving as Data Practice Leader for both Cognizant's Global Systems Architecture and Google Business Group. Previously, Bhushan held the position of AVP for Data & Analytics at Coforge and worked as an independent consultant with Database Consulting Services. Bhushan's extensive experience also includes a role as Sr. Director of Big Data and Analytics at Capgemini and AVP of Global Head & Chief Architect for Big Data platform at HCL Technologies. Bhushan's educational background includes a Certificate program in Product Strategy from Northwestern University and an Executive Data Science program from The Johns Hopkins University, completed in 2020.