Bhupendrasinh Thakre

Bhupendrasinh Thakre is an accomplished analytics and technology leader with extensive experience in directing high-impact projects across multiple industries. Currently serving as a Director at Walmart since March 2015, Bhupendrasinh leads a world-class analytics team and drives technological innovations to enhance organizational capabilities. Previous roles include Senior Manager II at Walmart, where Bhupendrasinh managed a global portfolio of risk-based models and developed a pioneering Python-based "blocking detection" algorithm. Bhupendrasinh has also held positions as Senior Analyst at Target and Associate Client Manager at The Nielsen Company, focusing on data-driven decision-making and efficiency improvements. Educational qualifications include a Harvard Business Analytics Program degree from Harvard Business School and a Master's in Industrial Engineering & Management from Oklahoma State University.