Karthikeyan Ilangovan

Karthikeyan Ilangovan, Senior Manager, Business Intelligence at Neiman Marcus

Karthikeyan Ilangovanis the senior manager of business intelligence at Neiman Marcus. He is deeply passionate about data analytics, with a rich professional journey of over 15 years dedicated to transforming Fortune 500organizations into data-driven powerhouses. His expertise centers on spearheading significant business intelligence transformations, where he leads talented teams of data engineers and analysts with a focus on modernizing BI infrastructures, data literacy, data visualization, data automation, and unlocking critical business insights that drive revenue growth in key areas such as supply chain, marketing, finance, sales, and providing executive insights.

His professional path has meandered through a multitude of industries such as financial services, telecommunications, retail, food, and consumer packaged goods, with impactful contributions to prominent companies like Neiman Marcus, Capital One, JPMorgan Chase, and Altice. In these capacities, he hasspearheaded strategic insights, fostered data democratization, and nurtured a culture rich in innovation.

Calling Dallas his home, he revels in hiking and globetrotting adventures with his family, embracing the world’s vastness beyond the realms of data. Beyond his professional commitments, he is passionately engaged in tech-centric initiatives across various non-profit organizations, contributing hisexpertise and leadership. Currently, he servesas the Technology & Research Director at ESAL, a platform committed to inspiring, encouraging, and empowering STEM minds to actively participate in their local communities and governance. Additionally, he holds a position on the Advisory Board for the University of Wisconsin’s Applied Computing/Computer Science Program and also champions the cause of big data as an ambassador for the Big Data Framework, aiming to bolster big data knowledge in online communities and enterprises.

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