Arjun Asokakumar
Director of Data Science, People Analytics Royal Bank of Canada
Royal Bank of Canada
Arjun is the Director of Data Science for HR at the Royal Bank of Canada. He is a certified HR leader (CHRL) with over 15 years of experience in the field.
In his current role, he leads a team of data scientists tackling the bank’s most important people-related challenges through advanced analytics, machine learning, and AI. As a subject matter expert, he also participates in the review and assessment of third-party AI technology to be purchased by HR for enterprise use.
Over the past 2 years, he has added GenAI development to his portfolio, where he collaborates with other technologists to bring this transformative technology to HR.
His previous roles include leading a People Analytics practice at the Bank of Montreal, Capacity and Workforce Planning in technology consulting, and various other people operations functions.
In his current role, he leads a team of data scientists tackling the bank’s most important people-related challenges through advanced analytics, machine learning, and AI. As a subject matter expert, he also participates in the review and assessment of third-party AI technology to be purchased by HR for enterprise use.
Over the past 2 years, he has added GenAI development to his portfolio, where he collaborates with other technologists to bring this transformative technology to HR.
His previous roles include leading a People Analytics practice at the Bank of Montreal, Capacity and Workforce Planning in technology consulting, and various other people operations functions.

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