DEVANAND CHINTOJU

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Director of Data science at Walmart

Hyderabad, Telangana, India

Overview

Devanand leads the data science division at Walmart, creating AI and machine learning solutions for energy, real estate, and manufacturing. A graduate of Oklahoma State University, colleagues describe him as a thoughtful, positive, and fearless team player who is an outstanding programmer.

After spending over 15 years in the United States, he and his family have recently decided to move back to India "for-good". This marks a significant personal milestone and a new chapter in his life.

He is passionate about using data to solve complex business challenges for clients like 7-Eleven.

Personality Overview

Thorough Evaluator

Fast But Analytical

Hard To Convince

They have a unique set of diverse traits where they are decisive and methodical but can sometimes be extra cautious and skeptical  They are not very likely to become strong advocates of your product or service They focus on the results, but can still be quite procedural and analytical about how to get there

Topics They Care About

Applied Data Science
Leads teams developing machine learning products to solve complex business challenges in energy, facilities maintenance, real estate, and manufacturing for Walmart.
Team Leadership
Actively recruits data scientists to grow his team's capabilities, focusing on innovation and stakeholder management to deliver impactful AI and machine learning products.
Marketing Analytics
Previously developed numerous impactful marketing solutions, including media mix models, predictive response models, and customer segmentation for clients at Ansira.

Media Appearances

DEVANAND has no verified media appearances

Work History

3-2022
Director of Data science at Walmart
5-2019 - 3-2022
Principal Data scientist ( Senior Manager II ) at Walmart
3-2017 - 5-2019
Marketing science director at Ansira
8-2014 - 3-2017
Marketing Science Manager at Ansira
9-2011 - 8-2014
Senior Marketing Science Analyst at Ansira

Education

Masters from Oklahoma State University
Master's degree from Oklahoma State University

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Insights For Selling To DEVANAND

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Keep a professional, business-like approach; especially if you tend to get informal quickly
  • Showcase your competitive superiority clearly when possible or address it at the minimum
  • Use phrases like ‘the ROI of this’, ‘X% more’ etc.

DONT's

  • Don’t focus on relationship, focus purely on the merit of your product
  • Avoid too much small talk, just a few formal pleasantries should be fine
  • Avoid making strong statements, instead invite them to agree with you by asking them questions

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with DEVANAND is

  • ROI matters the most to them, followed by process and finally proof of results
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from DEVANAND

  • They might hesitate a little, but will go ahead and say no when necessary (or asked)

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will DEVANAND move?

  • They are unlikely to move very fast, especially when it comes to new products or services
  • Can DEVANAND take some risk or not?

  • They have relatively low risk-appetite and are not very likely to go for something unproven and risky

You And DEVANAND

Personality Compatibility


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