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Anu Jain

Anu Jain

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Anu Jain is the Founder and CEO of Nexus Cognitive, an innovator in the world of data and analytics. Jain is a serial entrepreneur and a seasoned data and analytics leader with a proven track record of driving digital transformation. Prior to founding Nexus Cognitive, he held key leadership roles at prominent technology companies, including Teradata and IBM, where he led groundbreaking initiatives, including early development of Watson and growth in analytics for industries like communications and media. He also served as Chief People Officer and a founding member of Deloitte Digital.

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NEXUS COGNITIVE

  • Jain leads Nexus in enabling and accelerating data-driven, AI-powered outcomes at speed and scale for customers.

  • The company offers NexusOne,  a one-of-a-kind multi-cloud control plane, enabling instant data mesh capabilities and compatibility with any data/compute analytics engine.

  • The platform is designed to  work with leading data solutions, optimizing revenue, reducing costs, and managing compliance and risk.


EARLY CAREER

  • Jain is a visionary with deep expertise in digital transformation who has built, grew, and managed profitable analytics businesses.

  • At Teradata, he led the Think Big Analytics business, driving growth and innovation in data analytics solutions. 

  • Prior to that, he held senior leadership positions at IBM, where he spearheaded the development and deployment of cutting-edge data and analytics solutions, most notably as an early leader of Watson and then leading the expansion and growth of the Communications, Media and entertainment industry.  

  • He co-founded dRSTi 360, a pioneering technology company focused on cognitive computing and artificial intelligence. 

  • He also founded Janus, a company specializing in tax and treasury analytics solutions. 


MEDIA & APPEARANCES

  • He has appeared as a guest on Real Vision.