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Dinesh Thangaraju

Head of AWS Data Platform at Amazon

Seattle, Trinidad and Tobago

Dinesh Thangaraju is a senior technology leader and certified Chief Data Officer with 15+ years building and scaling enterprise data and analytics platforms across global teams. He has led large engineering organizations at AWS to architect secure, self service data ecosystems, drive multi year transformations that eliminated silos and improved time to insight, and deliver material cost efficiencies and adoption growth across hundreds of product teams worldwide.

He holds executive credentials from Stanford GSB (LEAD Corporate Innovation) and Carnegie Mellon University (Chief Data Officer), an MS in Computer Science from UNC Charlotte, and a BE in Computer Science from Anna University. Dinesh is the inventor on US Patent 11,789,911 B1 (scalable granular database permissions) and US Patent 11,899,806 B1 (unified data catalog and permissions framework), reflecting his focus on secure, scalable data architectures that advance enterprise analytics and governance.

Available For: Advising, Authoring, Consulting, Influencing, Speaking
Travels From: Seattle
Speaking Topics: Enterprise Data Management, Data and AI Governance, Enterprise AI and Analytics

Speaking Fee $500 (In-Person), $100 (Virtual)

Dinesh Thangaraju Points
Academic 50
Author 2
Influencer 27
Speaker 3
Entrepreneur 5
Total 87

Points based upon Thinkers360 patent-pending algorithm.

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Company Information

Company Type: Enterprise
Minimum Project Size: $25,000+
Average Hourly Rate: $25-$49
Number of Employees: 100,000+
Company Founded Date: Undisclosed
Media Experience: 1-2 years

Areas of Expertise

Agentic AI
AI 30.03
AI Ethics
AI Governance
AI Infrastructure
AI Orchestration
Analytics
Big Data
Careers
Change Management
Coaching 34.67
Emerging Technology
Generative AI 30.07
IT Leadership
IT Strategy
Leadership 30.86
Management 32.45
Predictive Analytics
Project Management
Risk Management

Industry Experience

High Tech & Electronics
Other
Utilities

Publications & Experience

5 Academic Certifications
Chief Data Officer Certificate
Executive Education at Carnegie Mellon University’s Heinz College
September 28, 2021
Executive Education at Carnegie Mellon University’s Heinz College

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Tags: Coaching, Leadership, Management

Carnegie Mellon University - Heinz College of Information Systems and Public Policy
Carnegie Mellon University - Heinz College of Information Systems and Public Policy
May 01, 2021
This six-month program, which blends the value of on-campus sessions with the flexibility of synchronous distance learning, will prepare you to recognize business opportunities afforded by new data sources and the latest data science; match the right data to the right problem; ensure compliance with evolving regulations around security, privacy, and bias; understand the role of emerging technology; and achieve buy-in from stakeholders throughout your organization.

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Tags: Coaching, Leadership, Management

Stanford University Graduate School of Business
Stanford University Graduate School of Business
June 01, 2019
The Stanford LEAD: Corporate Innovation Certificate is a year-long, 8-course program on key business fundamentals: finance, strategy, and critical thinking, as well as elective options such as design thinking and the innovation process, building business models, negotiation strategies, and overcoming resistance to change. Throughout the program, participants exchange ideas and collaborate on projects with small teams of like-minded, like-motivated peers, and engage with world-renowned Stanford GSB faculty, Silicon Valley leaders, coaches, thought leaders, and luminaries through regular live events, discussions, and facilitated feedback.

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Tags: Coaching, Leadership, Management

University of North Carolina at Charlotte
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
May 01, 2019
Graduate Certificate, Advanced Databases and Knowledge Discovery

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Tags: Coaching, Leadership, Management

University of North Carolina at Charlotte
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
April 01, 2019
Master of Science, Computer Science - Specialized in Data Management & Software Engineering

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Tags: Coaching, Leadership, Management

2 Article/Blogs
Generative BI: The Evolution of Business Intelligence Through Generative AI Integration
International Journal of Multidisciplinary
January 16, 2025
The rapid advancements in Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) are ushering in a
new era for traditional Business Intelligence (BI) systems. This paper explores the
emerging field of Generative Business Intelligence (Generative BI), which represents
the convergence of BI and cutting-edge Generative AI technologies

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Tags: AI, Generative AI

Edge data governance: Frameworks and approaches for distributed data management at the network edge
International Journal of Multidisciplinary
August 06, 2024
The exponential growth of edge computing has shifted data processing closer to its
source, enabling low-latency applications and real-time decision-making. However,
this distributed architecture introduces significant challenges in data governance,
including data security, compliance, and policy enforcement across disparate
environments.

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Tags: AI, Generative AI

1 Mentor
University of Washington Bothell
University of Washington Bothell
November 01, 2025
The Mentorship EDGE experience empowers students to transform their lives and careers through personalized mentoring with exceptional business leaders. In this program, students are connected with an experienced leader for critical career mentorship sessions and ongoing professional guidance.

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Tags: Coaching, Leadership, Management

1 Speaking Engagement
UW Foster School of Business
UW Foster School of Business
January 01, 2026
The UW Foster School of Business, located in Seattle, is a top-tier institution known for its world-class faculty, exceptional student experience, and strong industry connections.

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Tags: Coaching, Leadership, Management

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