Role Players 2024
Vidhya Veeraraghavan
VP - AI Strategy & Business Planning
Standard Chartered
As an accomplished AI-strategist and AI-connector, I leverage lean, six sigma, agile, & Human-centered design practices to craft impactful AI solutions, driving value & empowerment across communities & organizations. My expertise spans AI strategy, innovation, & digital transformation, where I mentor aspiring business & tech leaders.
Currently serving as VP & Artificial Intelligence Delivery Head at Standard Chartered Bank's Centre of Excellence, I spearhead strategic AI implementations & refine AI products targeting both structured & unstructured data. Collaborating with stakeholders from diverse domains, I facilitate requirement gathering, workshops, & the co-creation of AI & ML solutions, while overseeing a proficient team of Data Scientists, Machine Learning & Deep Learning experts, & Data Engineers.
In my previous role as Data Monetizer & Head of Analytics at Standard Chartered Bank’s Financial Markets Operations, I orchestrated projects spanning 34 countries, 3 continents & 4 hubs, driving transformative Data Analytics initiatives & achieving remarkable bottom-line improvements for various business units through Analytics-powered digital transformation.
During my tenure at Citibank, I focused on managing Banking, Insurance & Investment Operations, Fraud Analytics, Financial Crime, & Stakeholder Management, delivering risk management solutions & process enhancements through Analytics at the core.
Additionally, I contribute to the Global Advisory Board of WatersTechnology, offering insights on Analytics industry challenges. My commitment to continuous learning is reflected in my multiple degrees & certifications from esteemed institutions such as MIT xPRO, ACAMS, XLRI, ICFAI, University of Madras & GreatLakes Institute of Management.
Recently completing an MIT program in “Designing and Building AI Products & Services,” I acquired cutting-edge knowledge to drive successful AI & ML implementations. I am a Certified Anti Money laundering Specialist from ACAMS, I am pursuing a Master’s degree in Computer Science, specializing in AI & ML from IIIT-B.
With a rich background in Banking & Technology, my goal is to bridge the gap between Technology (GenAI, AI, ML & Graph tech) & Business (Financial Crime, Insurance, Wealth, Operations), tackling challenges through innovative technology solutions.
My accolades include:
Currently serving as VP & Artificial Intelligence Delivery Head at Standard Chartered Bank's Centre of Excellence, I spearhead strategic AI implementations & refine AI products targeting both structured & unstructured data. Collaborating with stakeholders from diverse domains, I facilitate requirement gathering, workshops, & the co-creation of AI & ML solutions, while overseeing a proficient team of Data Scientists, Machine Learning & Deep Learning experts, & Data Engineers.
In my previous role as Data Monetizer & Head of Analytics at Standard Chartered Bank’s Financial Markets Operations, I orchestrated projects spanning 34 countries, 3 continents & 4 hubs, driving transformative Data Analytics initiatives & achieving remarkable bottom-line improvements for various business units through Analytics-powered digital transformation.
During my tenure at Citibank, I focused on managing Banking, Insurance & Investment Operations, Fraud Analytics, Financial Crime, & Stakeholder Management, delivering risk management solutions & process enhancements through Analytics at the core.
Additionally, I contribute to the Global Advisory Board of WatersTechnology, offering insights on Analytics industry challenges. My commitment to continuous learning is reflected in my multiple degrees & certifications from esteemed institutions such as MIT xPRO, ACAMS, XLRI, ICFAI, University of Madras & GreatLakes Institute of Management.
Recently completing an MIT program in “Designing and Building AI Products & Services,” I acquired cutting-edge knowledge to drive successful AI & ML implementations. I am a Certified Anti Money laundering Specialist from ACAMS, I am pursuing a Master’s degree in Computer Science, specializing in AI & ML from IIIT-B.
With a rich background in Banking & Technology, my goal is to bridge the gap between Technology (GenAI, AI, ML & Graph tech) & Business (Financial Crime, Insurance, Wealth, Operations), tackling challenges through innovative technology solutions.
My accolades include:
- 3AI ACME Award 2024 for "AI Leader"
- 3AI Pinnacle Award 2023 for "Women to Watch Out for in AI & Analytics"
- Analytics India Magazine's "Women in AI Leadership" Award 2021
- CXO BFSI "Women Achiever" Award 2021