Prashanth H Southekal, PhD, MBA's Linkedin Analytics

I'm the Founder of DBP Institute (www.dbp-institute.com), a Digital, Data, Analytics, & Cybersecurity Consulting, Research, & Education firm. I've advised/worked for 80+ organizations including P&G, GE, SAP, Shell, Apple, FedEx, & Whirlpool. My core skills are SAP Platforms, Data Quality/Governance, Data Analytics, Enterprise Performance Mngt (EPM), Cybersecurity, & Financial Supply Chain/FP&A. I'm the author of 3 books — "Data Quality" ,"Analytics Best Practices” & “Data for Business Performance” & 7000+ copies are sold worldwide. I write regularly on data, analytics, technology & AI in Forbes, SAP Insider & CFO.University. My 2nd book, ANALYTICS BEST PRACTICES was ranked the #1 analytics book in May 2022 by BookAuthority. I've trained over 4000 professionals worldwide in D&A. I'm a keynote speaker in top conferences & an award-winning Professor of D&A at IE Business School (ES). My current research projects are (A) Datafoot print reduction & ESG Reporting (B) Data Valuation, Data Products & M&A Synergies (C) AI Model & Data Drifts I've a PhD from ESC Lille (FR), MBA from Kellogg School of Management (US) & an ICD.D from Rotman School of Management (CA). I live in Calgary with my wife, two children & a high-energy Goldendoodle dog. Outside work, I love juggling & cricket. At a personal level, I beleive in getting better every day & helping others do the same. I care about children's education & well-being. All the royalties from my 3 books goes to charity & till date over $15,000 have been given to charities world-wide. **** "Dr. Southekal is in the top 75 leading data leaders of 2022" CDO MAGAZINE "Dr.Southekal is one of the leading D&A thinkers today". DOUG LANEY, Author of Infonomics. "Dr.Southekal is the weapon businesses need to leverage their data profitably!" Chris Lambert, CEO, Payload "Mr. Southekal is one of the few consultants with amazing zeal targeting the highest levels of perfection & value.” SRINIVAS BETADA, Director, SAP "Dr. Southekal is the Salman Khan (of Khan Academy) of Data Analytics - authentic, knowledgeable, & cares about student's learning" FAYSAL KHAN, Oil/Gas Engineer, Worley "Dr. Southekal is a visionary. He helped us acquire international exposure, provided valuable inputs in our M&A activities, & formulated the right growth strategies. " Madhuresh Dimba, CEO, GrihaSoft "Prashanth has an amazing knack for integrating business needs with data and SAP tools. He is extremely articulate, willing to learn & adapt, & very personable to work with." - Lance Calleberg, SAP Solutions Architect, Husky Energy