Ravindra Kakade

Ravindra Kakade is an accomplished data analytics and pricing algorithms expert with significant experience in both academia and industry. Currently serving as the Director of Data and Revenue Optimization at TripStack, Ravindra previously held the position of Senior Manager for Pricing Algorithms at Wayfair, where leadership of a product analytics team resulted in a notable profit increase of $175 million and revenue growth of $600 million through the deployment of A/B tests. At Cummins Inc., Ravindra excelled as both Senior Data Analytics Manager and Senior Data Science Manager, focusing on marketing strategies and developing a parts recommendation engine that generated $21 million in additional revenue. Earlier roles include Graduate Research Assistant at Purdue University and various engineering positions at Cummins, where Ravindra contributed to advancements in fault detection and diagnostics for diesel engines. Educational credentials include a graduate degree from Purdue University.