Head of Analytics · 17+ years

Turning data
into decisions.

Analytics and AI leader who has built data functions from zero to one and scaled them across GE Healthcare, Ericsson, Novartis, and Ruby Seven Studios — translating messy data into the insight that moves a P&L.

manas.thakre@gmail.com LinkedIn ↗ +91 91602 75667
Profile

Built for the moment,
when data has to prove its worth.

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Manas leads data and analytics functions at the intersection of growth, product, and AI. Over 17+ years — at Frost & Sullivan, Novartis, Wockhardt, GE Healthcare, Ericsson, HOGR, and Ruby Seven Studios — he has repeatedly done the same hard thing: turn a blank page into a trusted, self-service analytics capability that executives actually use to make decisions. He holds an MS in Information Management (Data Science, User Research & BI) from the University of Washington, and now applies agentic AI to make insight instant rather than requested.

17+
Years across analytics, growth & consulting
6
Global organizations led analytics for
35+
Consulting engagements delivered at Frost & Sullivan
Experience

Where the org charts changed
because the data got trusted.

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Head – Analytics
Jan 2019 — Present
Ruby Seven Studios, Inc. · Kochi, India
  • Built and scaled the Gaming Data & Analytics function from the ground up, embedding a data-driven culture that supported growth in revenue and retention
  • Spearheaded AI transformation — designed and deployed self-service AI databots and agentic workflows to automate decision-making
  • Led Analytics and Customer Success divisions, aligning data strategy with product vision and player lifecycle management
  • Delivered high-impact insights to C-level leadership, directly influencing revenue, retention and monetization (LTV, ARPU, DAU, churn)
  • Owned experimentation strategy — designed and analyzed A/B tests driving statistically significant product improvements
Head of Analytics
Nov 2023 — Feb 2025
HOGR Food Network Pvt Ltd. · Kochi, India
  • Built the Analytics function from 0→1 for a social food app, as a core team member from ideation through GTM
  • Created a customer-facing data chatbot for instant query resolution in place of dashboard-skimming
  • Delivered insight across first-user experience, acquisition/drop-off funnels, retention cohorts and revenue performance
  • Developed partner payment analytics frameworks, improving accuracy and transparency
Lead Analyst — Customer/Marketing Insights
Feb 2016 — Aug 2016
GE Healthcare · Bengaluru, India
  • Owned end-to-end analytics and market research engagements for Bioprocess and Enterprise Solutions businesses
  • Hired and led a team of 4–5 analysts; developed forecasting frameworks for high-value strategic projects
  • Conducted market sizing and opportunity analysis across 26 countries, informing strategic expansion decisions
  • Awarded "Above and Beyond – Strategic Leadership" for an enterprise solutions project
Senior Analyst — Strategy & Business Analytics
Aug 2013 — Oct 2015
Novartis · Hyderabad, India
  • Partnered with BU heads to deliver customer and brand analytics across geographies
  • Built dashboards, reports and forecasting models on IMS Dataview, PADDS, MIDAS and IBM Cognos
  • Led a team of 3–4 analysts; presented to Country Heads, BU Heads and regional CFO — contributed to CFO Financial Bluebooks
Senior Research Analyst — Pharma & Biotech
Dec 2008 — Dec 2011
Frost & Sullivan · Mumbai, India
  • Executed 35+ analytics, market research and consulting projects across healthcare and life sciences
  • Led market sizing, competitive intelligence and opportunity assessments across multiple geographies
  • Ran senior-executive "Movers & Shakers" interviews to validate market hypotheses
Earlier roles
Project Manager – Analytics (Internship) · Ericsson, Seattle
Jun 2017 — Mar 2018
Manager – Business Analytics · Wockhardt Ltd., Mumbai
Oct 2015 — Jan 2016
Business Analyst – Business Research · Aranca, Mumbai
Jun 2012 — Aug 2013
Intern · Indian Institute of Technology, Chennai
May 2007 — Jun 2007
Expertise

The toolkit behind the insight.

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Core expertise
Growth Consulting Business Insights Agentic AI Frameworks Predictive Modeling Statistical Analysis A/B Testing Attribution Analytics Data Storytelling Financial Modelling Competitive Intelligence Market Research Dashboard Development Stakeholder Management Team Leadership & Mentoring Cross-functional Collaboration
Tools & platforms
SQL / MySQL / Redshift
BigQuery
Python / R
Tableau / Power BI
Streamlit
Google Vertex AI
Claude · OpenAI · Gemini · DeepSeek
Julius AI
IBM Cognos
Google Analytics / Firebase
Adjust / AppsFlyer
Education

Formal grounding in the discipline.

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MS, Information Management
University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, USA
Aug 2016 — Jul 2018

Specialization in Data Science, User Experience Design & Business Intelligence.

B.Tech
Vellore Institute of Technology
Jun 2004 — Jun 2008

Engineering degree preceding a career in analytics and consulting.