Kiran Kanetkar

Kiran Kanetkar has extensive experience in technology, data, and analytics. Kiran is currently working as the Vice President of Technology, Data, and Analytics at Pendulum Therapeutics since April 2022. Previously, Kiran served as a Startup Mentor at WEVE Acceleration (formerly NUMA New York), supporting and advising early and growth stage international tech startups in their marketing and brand positioning for successful penetration into the US market. From 2017 to 2022, Kiran held the role of Sr. Director of Data Engineering, BI, and Analytics at Petco, leading digital transformation efforts to enhance analytics capabilities and contributing to significant business growth. Prior to that, they worked as an Enterprise Program Manager at Warner Bros. Entertainment Group of Companies from 2010 to 2017. Kiran also served as an Enterprise Integration Architect (Consultant) at Abbott from 2006 to 2010 and as an ESB Lead Designer (Consultant) at Kaiser Permanente in 2005. Earlier in their career, they worked as an EAI Architect at G4 Technologies (acquired by 3i Infotech) from 2001 to 2006. Kiran also served as an Integration Lead (Consultant) at QVC in 2004 and as an Integration Architect (Consultant) at Guidant Corporation from 2003 to 2004. Kiran started their career as a System Analyst at ExxonMobil Singapore from 1999 to 2000. Throughout their professional journey, Kiran has demonstrated their expertise in technology, data management, and strategic development, contributing to the growth and success of the organizations they have worked with.

Kiran Kanetkar holds a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) degree in Executive MBA from the University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business, which was obtained from 2015 to 2017. Prior to that, Kiran pursued a PGDIM degree from the National Institute of Industrial Engineering from 1996 to 1998. Earlier, Kiran completed a bachelor's degree (BE) in Mechanical Engineering from VJTI, Mumbai University, from 1990 to 1994. Additionally, Kiran has obtained several certifications, including the Cloud Analytics Academy: Executive Fast Track from the Cloud Analytics Academy in September 2018, a PMP certification from the Project Management Institute in October 2013, and a CPIM certification from APICS in June 1998.