Arjun Asokakumar
Director of Data Science, People Analytics
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.
