Pranav Prashar

Pranav Prashar has over 25 years of experience in various roles related to technology, data analytics, and innovation. Pranav is currently the VP - Head of Technology at Frida, where they lead global technology operations and has implemented an IT strategy and agile organizational structure. Prior to this, they worked at UNICEF USA as the Senior Director Global Analytics and Enterprise Architecture, where they drove the organization's data strategy and implemented advanced analytics platforms. Pranav also worked at Church & Dwight, Co., Inc. as the Director of Global Analytics and Innovation, leading the establishment of an analytics COE and driving data-driven decision-making across multiple functional areas. Pranav has also held positions at Bristol-Myers Squibb, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, Magellan Behavioral Health, Actuate Corporation, and Compunnel Software Group.

Pranav Prashar obtained their Bachelor's degree in Commerce/Finance from the University of Delhi, where they attended from 1992 to 1996. In addition to their formal education, Pranav has also obtained several certifications. Pranav completed the "Architect Data Virtualization Applications" certification from Denodo in August 2018, and the "Architecting Microsoft Azure Solutions" certification from Microsoft, also in August 2018. Furthermore, they received the "Artificial Intelligence, implications for business strategy" certification from the MIT Sloan School of Management in July 2018. Pranav also holds the "The Voice of Leadership: How Leaders Inspire, Influence and Achieve Results" certification from the American Management Association in New York, obtained in July 2018. Finally, they have an "Agile Scrum Master" certification from the Scrum Alliance, although the specific dates for this certification are not provided.