Mohit Thakran
Deputy Vice President - Analytics and Data Science
About Me
I'm Deputy VP of Analytics at Niva Bupa Health Insurance, where I lead AI/GenAI and analytics strategy across Underwriting, B2B, Digital, Contact Center, and Agency/Banca channels. With 12+ years spanning insurance and fintech — including stints at Optum/UnitedHealth Group and Paytm — I've built and scaled data science functions in highly regulated, high-stakes environments where analytics has to translate into real business outcomes, not just models on a slide. I hold a B.Tech in Electronics & Communication from Delhi Technological University, and my path from engineering into analytics leadership shapes how I mentor: I care as much about the "how do I get there" as the "what should I learn." How I'll help mentees: Career transitions: Practical guidance for engineers, analysts, or early-career professionals looking to break into data science/analytics, drawing on my own cross-domain journey (telecom engineering → fintech → insurance analytics leadership) Domain depth in insurance & fintech analytics: Rare, hands-on perspective on applying data science in regulated industries — underwriting models, risk, fraud, customer analytics — where most generic DS advice doesn't fully apply GenAI/AI in the enterprise: Real-world lessons on deploying GenAI and AI-driven analytics at scale within a large organization, including what actually gets adopted vs. what stays a pilot Career growth into leadership: How to move from individual contributor to leading analytics teams and owning business outcomes, not just delivering dashboards Structured mentorship: Goal-setting, resume/portfolio reviews, mock interviews, and honest feedback on where a mentee's skills stand relative to market expectations
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Deputy Vice President - Analytics and Data Science
Niva Bupa Health Insurance
2024-05 – Present
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