Rakesh Gulati

I am a Business Intelligence & Analytics Leader with over 23 years of experience in driving enterprise reporting, data transformation, and analytics-led decision-making across global organizations. My expertise lies in establishing and scaling Analytics Centres of Excellence, creating governance frameworks, and enabling organization-wide adoption of data-driven practices. I have a strong capability in bridging business and technology, collaborating with data scientists, data engineers, and senior stakeholders to deliver high-value analytics products. Throughout my career, I have successfully led the development of end-to-end Microsoft Fabric ecosystems and implemented AI-driven reporting solutions that significantly enhance reporting efficiency and forecasting effectiveness. I am passionate about fostering a data-driven culture and have been recognized for my ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive BI modernization initiatives. My goal is to leverage my extensive experience to drive strategic growth and improve business performance through innovative analytics solutions. Key Achievements: - Elevated the maturity of enterprise analytics by introducing standardized KPI frameworks and governed reporting practices, reducing reporting effort by 50–60% through automation and self-service analytics. - Delivered high-impact analytics and performance management initiatives that generated over £3M in regional business impact, with successful solutions scaled across six global regions. - Directed analytics transformation programs valued at over US$4 million, achieving approximately 400% ROI through data-driven automation and reporting modernization.