Narendran Santhanam

Narendran Santhanam, located in Irvine, CA, is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in full-stack analytics and data science, particularly in the healthcare domain. He possesses skills in data warehouse modeling, ETL workflow management, statistical data modeling, and the development and deployment of machine learning models. Proficient in various toolsets pertaining to the industries of data science and engineering, Narendran has a proven track record of utilizing analytics to enhance business efficiency. Currently serving as Senior Director of Analytics at Apixio Inc., Narendran has established analytical processes, developed value-based care analytics solutions, implemented ML-based solutions generating significant revenue, and grew the analytics team from scratch to become one of the most influential ones in the company. Before Apixio, Narendran held the position of Senior Manager at Cognizant Technology Solutions, where he served as a Technical Program Manager for a federal health transformation program and later as a Business and Finance Operations Manager for a digital transformation portfolio exceeding $1Bn. Narendran holds a Master of Science in Data Analytics, completed a Deep Learning Specialization from deeplearning.ai, and obtained a Post Graduate Diploma in General Management from Xavier Labor Relations Institute (XLRI). His educational background, combined with his strategic planning and leadership skills, positions him as a valuable professional in the analytics and data science field.