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Chakkaravarthy (Chakkry) Arunachalam

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Head of Data Strategy, Analytics and Digital Innovation at Vertex Pharmaceuticals
📍 Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Chakkaravarthy Arunachalam leads HR Data Strategy, Analytics, and Digital Innovation at Vertex Pharmaceuticals. With over 15 years of experience in people analytics and data management, he focuses on leveraging data and AI to optimize the employee experience. Colleagues describe him as skilled, reliable, and possessing strong technical and managerial skills. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering.

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He is a founding member of the Society for People Analytics and a member of the Forbes Human Resources Council, contributing to industry-level conversations.

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Experience
6 Years
Current Role
Head of Data Strategy, Analytics and Digital Innovation
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
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AI in HR
Focuses on using data and AI to shape the future of HR. He has co-authored recent research papers on conversational AI frameworks and chatbots for HR functions.
People Analytics
Leads the people analytics function at Vertex and has over 15 years of experience in the field, focusing on improving organizational performance and employee experience.
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Work history

3-2025
Head of Data Strategy, Analytics and Digital Innovation
Vertex Pharmaceuticals
4-2024 - 3-2025
Head of People Analytics
Vertex Pharmaceuticals
3-2025
Member
Forbes Human Resources Council
4-2025
Governing Body, Boston CDAO Community
Evanta, a Gartner Company
8-2024
Founding Member
Society for People Analytics
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Education
Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.)
Chennai
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