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Client Partner|Head of Engineering @ Fractal driving strategy, innovation and delivery of data & AI transformations for Fortune 500 clients
Kousik is a senior data and AI executive and management consultant with over 27 years of international experience in leading large-scale data and AI transformation functions and teams for Fortune 500 global organizations. He is currently the CTO (Head of data & AI engineering) for CPG industry in Fractal AI US and previously was CDO for a key business division at Westpac bank in Australia and prior to that was the Group Head of Advanced Analytics and Data Products in Westpac Group Data, wherein he led the design, delivery, and governance of data products and insights across the business divisions, using a cloud-based mesh architecture pattern to scale value and enable data democratization. He was also driving the AI innovation agenda of the bank by experimenting and implementing business use cases and also enabling Gen AI platform services and patterns for group wide consumption with embedded responsible AI practices, standards and guardrails. His core competencies include architecting and engineering cloud-scale analytics and AI platforms, driving cloud data strategy and transformation, developing and commercializing data products, and managing data practice business growth. He has a proven track record of delivering tangible outcomes across various business functions, such as customer experience, marketing, finance, risk, and operations, by leveraging his expertise in data strategy and architecture, advanced analytics, cloud platform engineering, and digital transformation. He is passionate about empowering his teams, fostering a data-driven culture, and solving complex business problems with data and analytics.
Jadavpur University
Bachelor, Mechanical Engineering
January 1, 1994 – January 1, 1998
Ramakrishna Mission Residential College Narendrapur
Higher Secondary
January 1, 1992 – January 1, 1994
St Xavier School Durgapur
ICSE, ICSE
January 1, 1981 – January 1, 1992
Fractal
Head of Engineering/CTO for CPG industry at Fractal AI in US
November 1, 2024 – Present
New York · On-site
Westpac
Head of Data Analytics Strategy/Acting CDAO for a key business division
July 1, 2024 – November 1, 2024
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Westpac
Group Head of Advanced Analytics and Data Products
April 1, 2023 – November 1, 2024
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Westpac
Head of Data Products Design and Information Management COE
November 1, 2021 – April 1, 2023
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Optus
Group Director of Data Strategy & Architecture
July 1, 2020 – November 1, 2021
Optus
Director of Data Engineering and Architecture
January 1, 2019 – August 1, 2020
Accenture
Accenture Digital - ANZ Big Data Analytics Practice Lead
February 1, 2017 – January 1, 2019
Sydney, Australia
Amadeus IT Group
Head of Travel Intelligence & Big Data
March 1, 2016 – February 1, 2017
Bengaluru Area, India
Algonomy
Senior Practice Director - Information Management and Big Data
April 1, 2015 – March 1, 2016
Bengaluru Area, India
Algonomy
Practice Director - Information Management and Big Data
July 1, 2014 – March 1, 2015
Bengaluru Area, India
Genpact
AVP - Smart Decision Services
June 1, 2012 – June 1, 2014
Bengaluru Area, India
Capgemini
Senior Data & Business Intelligence Consultant
March 1, 2010 – June 1, 2012
London, United Kingdom
Deloitte
Manager - Information Management and Integration
August 1, 2008 – March 1, 2010
London, United Kingdom · On-site
Tata Consultancy Services
BI and Data Warehousing Lead Architect
September 1, 1998 – July 1, 2008
India, US, South Africa, UK · On-site
Transitioning from Data Warehousing to Big Data
June 24, 2026 – Present
Partner Training - Advantages of Being GTM Ready and the Art of the Possible
Databricks
June 24, 2026 – Present
Google Cloud Certified Digital Cloud Leader
June 24, 2026 – Present
Cloud Digital Leader
Google Cloud
June 24, 2026 – Present
Cultural Fit Analysis
The candidate has a long and diverse career across various companies (Fractal, Westpac, Optus, Accenture, Amadeus, Algonomy, Genpact, Capgemini, Deloitte, TCS) and industries (CPG, Banking, Telecommunications, Travel, Retail). This breadth of experience suggests adaptability and a strong ability to integrate into different organizational cultures. The roles consistently involve strategic data initiatives, aligning well with a senior, impactful position. However, the target role of 'ETL Engineer' seems to be a significant mismatch with the candidate's current and recent leadership/CTO-level experience. While they have a foundational background in BI/DW/ETL from earlier career stages, their recent trajectory is highly strategic and managerial, not hands-on engineering. This creates a significant cultural fit gap for a pure 'ETL Engineer' role.
Soft Skills & Operational Fit
The candidate's extensive experience in leadership roles, managing large teams, and driving strategic initiatives suggests strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills. Their background in establishing COEs and driving adoption of data strategies indicates a proactive and results-oriented approach. The descriptions highlight collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning, which are positive indicators for operational fit.