Gokula Mishra is a Data Analytics thought leader and is a senior IT executive with experience in developing and implementing business-driven IT strategy, enterprise information management and Data Analytics AI/ML driven business solutions. His professional pursuits include how to monetize data fast to increase revenue, improve efficiency, lower cost, reduce and manage risk better. He is currently , VP, Data Science at Direct Supply, and has held senior management roles at McDonalds, Oracle, HP, TransUnion, Booz-Allen and ZS Associates. He is also on the editorial board of CDO Magazine and US CDO Ambassador for Illinois.