Enhancing data architecture
Data platformsField notes from the rooms where enterprise AI gets decidedNext room: Singapore & New York · 13 Nov 2026
SMBC Jenius BankBanking & Finance · Greater Boston
Attendee
Raghu Kolath
VP , Engineering Director - MarTech , Data & Digital Strategy at SMBC Jenius Bank
1Rooms joined
0Sessions on stage
0Awards
LinkedInGreater Boston
On their agenda
Five priorities, mapped against profiled leaders
Implementing AI solutions
AI strategyImproving data accessibility
Driving operational efficiency
Operational efficiencySpearheading data-driven initiatives
AI strategy59%Digital transformation53%Operational efficiency48%Analytics & decisions38%Talent & culture36%Growth & partnerships31%Data platforms28%Data governance26%Customer experience21%
In the room
Boston, 26 Jun 2026
Working on now
Optimizing data architecture frameworks at Panera Bread to enhance real-time data analytics capabilities, which are integral to customer experience enhancements
About
Raghu Kolath is an accomplished data professional currently heading Enterprise Data Engineering, Data Architecture, and AI Architecture at Panera Bread, where he leads innovative data strategies to enhance operational efficiency and customer engagement. With experience in architecture and engineering roles at leading organizations, Raghu has a proven track record in developing and implementing data solutions that leverage AI technologies. His educational background equips him with the technical expertise needed to excel in an increasingly data-centric landscape.
Summarised from public LinkedIn activity ·
Talks about
- 01Recent advancements in AI in food industry
- 02Data architecture enhancing customer engagement
- 03Impact of big data on operational decisions
- 04Scaling data strategies across enterprises
Each topic links to the sessions, field notes and Pulse findings on that theme.
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Manzur Mahtab
Chief Information Officer - Executive Officer, Carrier HVAC
5 of 5 themes sharedJoined Tokyo · 7 Aug 2026
Cyrus Pang
Director, Asia Head of Claims | Global Head of Customer and IP Claims Excellence | Asia AI Lead, Swiss Re Corporate Solutions
4 of 5 themes sharedWill be in Singapore · 13 Nov 2026
Kelvin Le
Regional Head of Consumer Analytics and AI, APAC, Chubb
4 of 5 themes sharedWill be in Singapore · 13 Nov 2026
Lee Sarkin
VP, Head of Data and AI, Asia, Sun Life
4 of 5 themes sharedWill be in Singapore · 13 Nov 2026
Rohan Chopra
Senior Managing Director of Finance Systems & Transformation, Webster Bank
4 of 5 themes sharedWill be in New York · 13 Nov 2026
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