Vijaya Chaitanya Palanki is a seasoned data science leader with a proven track record of driving business growth through innovative data-driven strategies. Currently serving as the Manager of Consumer Decision Science at Glassdoor in San Francisco, Vijay has consistently demonstrated his ability to leverage advanced analytics and machine learning techniques to solve complex business challenges.
With a Master’s degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Vijay has built a career spanning over a decade in the tech industry. His expertise ranges from A/B testing and consumer behavior analysis to predictive modeling and data visualization.
Throughout his career, Vijay has held key positions at prominent companies including Tailored Brands Inc, Juul Labs, DigiCert (formerly Symantec), and Target. His achievements include increasing A/B testing velocity by 4x at Glassdoor, leading to significant growth in job applications and revenue, developing a business lead scoring model that generated $10+ million in annualized revenue, and improving customer retention rates by 7-8% at DigiCert through predictive analytics.
Vijay’s technical skills encompass a wide array of tools and technologies, including Statistical modeling, Python, R and Tableau. He has consistently applied these skills to create impactful solutions, such as developing an interactive Jobs Excellence dashboard for executives and designing an A/B Test Experimentation tool that eliminated dependency on third-party vendors.
Known for his ability to translate complex data insights into actionable business strategies, Vijay continues to push the boundaries of what’s possible in data science, driving innovation and growth in the digital age.