sush vij

data scientist

About

Versatile leader with a history of producing double-digit revenue growth by leveraging analytics as the basis for strategic planning. Recruited and developed top-performing teams at Microsoft and Deloitte. Winner of Microsoft Gold Star Award. Respected thought leader, author, and influencer in field of Internet-based video services, mobile products, and information technology. Reputation for spurring innovation, inclusion, and continuous improvement. In 2012, I elected to take a 6-year hiatus to focus on family. During this time, I sold a successful business and served in leadership roles for 2 international non-profits. This period has been gratifying in many ways. Now that my children are older, I am excited to return to a full-time career. Passionate about consumer experiences.

Country

united states

City

palo alto

Industry

internet

Skill

business strategy, strategic planning, marketing strategy, product development, product management, product marketing, product design, philanthropy, strategic partnerships, mobile devices, user experience, go to market strategy, strategy, marketing, competitive analysis, start ups, management, cross functional team leadership, analytics, web analytics, mobile applications

Experience

data scientist

stanford graduate school of business

2019-10 - Present · 7 yrs

career break

the red dot

2012-1 - Present · 14 yrs 9 mos

chief marketing officer

junnoon holdings

2010-1 - 2012-6 · 2 yrs 6 mos

Developed and sold fusion Indian cuisine restaurant to chain, Amber. Collaborated with founder to recruit talent and devise business plan. Voted top 10 new restaurant by SFGate and Esquire. Featured on Sony Entertainment Network’s Indian lifestyle channel. Located on University Avenue

director, product management

microsoft

2004-1 - 2009-12 · 6 yrs

senior manager

deloitte

1997-1 - 2004-12 · 8 yrs

Created mobile application solutions and launched mobile brands for major telecommunications carrier clients, achieving $3+ billion in new revenues. Recruited and managed teams of 30 global product development, marketing, technical staff and contractors to deliver concurrent client initiatives. Identified opportunities, devised strategies, and led product launches. Built and strengthened client relationships. > Produced $3+ billion in new revenues and $1 billion in profits over 5 years for clients such as AT&T, Singapore Telecom, SBC, Verizon, Qwest, and Nextel. > Generated $900 million in revenues and $326 million in profits over 5 years through restructure and launch of SBC wide changes to product lines and pricing plans. > Captured 2% additional market share in 50% penetrated market by launching new youth brand for broadband and wireless service. > Attained $100+ million in new revenue by identifying and defining CRM strategy services market. > Delivered follow-on technology sales of $20+ million annually per client by developing new relationships with 5 Global 500 companies.

member of the board of directors

hand in hand parenting

2012-6 - 2018-8 · 6 yrs 3 mos

Initiated online video products and created strategies for pricing and distribution. Produced 100% YOY growth in social media and key business metrics. Contributed to expansion from initial support of 1,000 local parents monthly to current level of 150,000 parents in 16 countries, worldwide. Set up online and social media marketing function at Hand in Hand Parenting. When I started the project, we served 1000 parents locally and now we serve ~200,000 parents globally every month.

Education

university of southern california - marshall school of business

management

1990-1 - 1996-1 · 6 yrs 1 mo

study and design effective decision systems completed coursework for a masters in statistics Activities and Societies: * Outstanding Doctoral Candidate, Founder’s Award, Center for Telecommunications * McKinsey & Company – Selected Ph.D. Intern * Published book Intelligent Information – Aligning IT with New Organizational Paradigms