Hari Cherukupally is an experienced professional in data analytics and product management, currently working at BART since March 2017. Previous roles include Architect of Data Analytics at both Facebook (November 2014 - October 2015) and Portland General Electric (November 2013 - October 2014). Prior to that, Hari held several positions at Oracle from September 2001 to November 2013, including Director of Product Management and Principal Product Strategy Manager. Before entering the tech industry, Hari served as Chief of Staff to the Chairman's Office at Nagarjuna Fertilizers and Chemicals Limited from 1996 to 2000. Hari holds a Ph.D. in Corporate Strategy from the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore, completed in 1996, and has additional educational background from Indian Institute of Forest Management and Acharya N.G. Ranga Agricultural University.