The National Conclave on Indian Achievers’ Awards by Indian Achievers’ Forum 2024 was held in Goa on Friday, 23rd August, at the prestigious Raj Bhawan, Goa, in association with CSR TIMES—a periodical on corporate social responsibility, and in collaboration with the Goa CSR Authority.
The occasion was graced by dignitaries including Hon’ble Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant, Sadanand Shet Tanavade, Hon’ble Member of Rajya Sabha, Sh. Subhash Uttam Phal Desai, Hon’ble Minister of Social Welfare (Government of Goa), Sh. Sunil Shastri, Chief Patron-Indian Achievers’ Forum. The event brought together a distinguished gathering of dignitaries, award winners and over 350 delegates including business leaders, CSR professionals.
One of the achievers was Mr. Karthikeyan Ilangovan, an innovative leader in data analytics and business intelligence, who was conferred with the International Achievers’ Award for his contributions to the tech industry. He masterfully integrates his technical expertise, strategic vision, and the ability to harness data & analytics to enhance organizational capabilities, operational efficiency, and performance through strategic insights.
With a unique combination of expertise in data analysis, statistical techniques, data visualization, storytelling, data engineering, data modeling, and cloud technologies, he transformed intricate business challenges into actionable analytics products, effective insights, and automated solutions. His work has had a profound impact on Fortune 100 companies.
His career began with a strong desire to bridge the gap between business needs and technological capabilities. Armed with a background in Engineering and experience in technology, coupled with an MBA from the University of Texas at Arlington, he has successfully built and delivered numerous large-scale data analytics platforms, products, and solutions
His outstanding expertise includes crafting data analytics strategies, and data pipelines, establishing data literacy, constructing scalable & resilient data infrastructures, democratizing data & insights with proper data governance, creating insightful data visualizations, and building a data-centric culture through an analytics center of excellence. He possesses a deep understanding of advanced analytics intricacies and the importance of maintaining reliable data flows with controls throughout the development lifecycle.
His contributions extend far beyond his work with Fortune 100 companies; he is deeply committed to giving back to the community through various leadership roles. As a member of the Advisory Board for the University of Wisconsin’s Computer Science Program, Karthikeyan helps shape the academic curriculum that aligns with rapidly evolving technologies. He also serves as the Technology & Research Director at ESAL, where he empowers STEM professionals to actively engage with local communities and influence government policies. Additionally, he is involved in several other Technology & Research councils, contributing his expertise to the Analytics and Technology industry.
Setting the tone for the summit, Mr. Harish Chandra, Editor, CSR Times, spotlighted the purpose of the occasion: “To harness the potential of CSR across the nation.”
Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant, in his address to the vast gathering, said: “I believe this year's theme, ‘Empowering States Through Sustainable Development,’ resonates deeply with the vision that we have for Goa and indeed for the entire country.”
The gathering witnessed esteemed guests addressing the summit, inspiring participants with renewed fervor and compassion for social endeavors.