Everyone talks about tools.

Few talk about decisions.

In this episode of Beyond Resume, Sourabh Girdhar (ex-CTO, care.fi & Gartner Engineering Ambassador) shares what really drives success in modern engineering.

We explore:

• The shift from individual contributor to leadership
• Why “false maturity” exists in DevOps and agile teams
• How AI can amplify broken systems
• The importance of ownership and decision velocity
• Why engineering is more about people than code

If you’re building systems, teams, or a long-term career in tech — this episode will challenge how you think.

#Engineering #Leadership #AI #DevOps #BeyondResume

Everyone wants to predict the next AI breakthrough.

But what actually stays?

In this segment from Beyond Resume, Suvadip shares a grounded perspective on the future of analytics — why tools and techniques will keep evolving, but problem solving will remain the core skill.

We discuss:

• Why predicting the “next big thing” is overrated
• Why tools are just tools
• Why upgrading your thinking matters more than upgrading software
• What will stay relevant over the next decade

If you're building a long-term career in analytics, this perspective matters.

#AI #DataScience #FutureOfWork #Analytics #Leadership

Most data leaders write whitepapers.

Suvadip writes fiction.

In this segment, we explore:

• Why he started writing data science fiction
• How satire fits into the analytics world
• The creative side of data professionals
• Why stories matter as much as models

And yes — there’s a hint about his third book.

If you think analytics is only about code and dashboards, this conversation might surprise you.

#DataScience #AI #Fiction #Leadership #BeyondResume

Retail banking analytics and commercial banking analytics may sound similar.

They are not.

In this segment from Beyond Resume, Suvadip Chakraborty breaks down the real differences between retail and commercial banking analytics — from product complexity to relationship-driven decision making.

We discuss:

• Why commercial banking products are structurally different
• The role of relationship managers in decision making
• Why models don’t make final decisions in commercial banking
• The impact of geopolitics and regulation
• Why commercial analytics is more network-driven and context-heavy

If you’ve worked in retail analytics and are curious about commercial banking — this segment gives you clarity.

#Analytics #Banking #DataScience #Leadership #BeyondResume

What does a long, evolving career in analytics actually look like?

In this episode of Beyond Resume, I speak with Suvadip Chakraborty — Associate Director & Head of Global Analytics — about building depth, relevance, and creative satisfaction over 17 years in the same organization.

This is not a conversation about tools.

It’s about craft.

We discuss:

• Moving from economics to analytics by accident
• Staying in one organization without staying stagnant
• Building a new analytics vertical from scratch
• Retail vs commercial banking analytics
• Why tools evolve — but problem solving stays
• Writing data science fiction
• And a small surprise for his readers

If you're early in your career — or 15 years in and wondering what long-term growth looks like — this episode will resonate.

Your career is more than what’s on your resume.

#Analytics #AI #Leadership #DataScience #CareerGrowth

Leadership in analytics isn’t just about delivery metrics.

In this segment, Anirban Nandi explains why trust, empathy, and long-term people investment are the foundation of high-performing AI teams.

We discuss:

• Creating psychological safety
• Developing talent deliberately
• Ethical responsibility in analytics
• Sustained performance vs short-term wins

If you're building teams, this one is powerful.

How do you build a Data Lab from zero?

In this focused segment from Beyond Resume, Anirban Nandi shares his experience building analytics capabilities from scratch across multiple organizations.

We explore:

• The first 90-day decisions that matter
• How to prioritize early use cases
• The importance of stakeholder buy-in
• Funding strategy for AI initiatives
• Creating a culture of ownership and curiosity

If you're setting up an AI or analytics team, this conversation will give you a practical blueprint.

What does it mean to lead both upward and downward?

In this segment from Beyond Resume, Anirban Nandi shares practical insights into managing executive expectations while building high-performing analytics teams.

You’ll learn:

• How to align with senior leadership
• How to shield and empower your team
• Why communication is the hidden lever of analytics success

A must-watch for analytics managers and emerging leaders.

What does it take to build AI and Data capabilities from zero?

In this episode of Beyond Resume, Kausik Kumar sits down with Anirban Nandi, Vice President – AI & Data at Albertsons Companies India, to unpack 18 years of building analytics functions from the ground up.

From his early years at Target to establishing Data Labs at Landmark Group and Rakuten India, Anirban shares hard-earned lessons on leadership, ethics, talent development, and scaling analytics across geographies.

In this episode, we discuss:

• The Target analytics culture and long-term learning mindset
• The ethical responsibility of predictive analytics
• How to go from zero to a functioning Data Lab
• Early wins that build trust and funding
• Why analytics is fundamentally a change management problem
• Leadership: trust, empathy, and investing in people
• Depth vs breadth in career growth

Sound Bites:
“Build people before you build outcomes.”
“Talent is universal. Context is not.”
“Data beating the gut feel is powerful.”

If you are:
– Building AI teams
– Leading analytics functions
– Early in your data career
– Or navigating leadership growth

This episode is for you.

#AI #Analytics #Leadership #DataScience #CareerGrowth

From Bengali Medium to BI Expert: How Ankita Das Overcame Language & Coding BarriersAnkita Das didn't start with the "typical" background for a data professional.She came from Bengali medium schooling and felt nervous speaking English. She had no coding background when she decided to enter analytics.In this clip from Beyond Resume, Ankita shares her practical approach to overcoming these barriers—and the powerful framework she discovered: consistency + compounding = confidence.