Shyam Sivakumar

Shyam Sivakumar is an experienced professional in data and analytics with a strong background in leadership roles across various companies. Currently serving as an Advisory Board Member at ThriveDX and the Head of Data at Ascend, Shyam previously held positions such as Head of Data and Analytics at Way.com and Senior Manager Analytics at Hippo Insurance. Significant contributions include developing anomaly detection models and cost-saving strategies that resulted in over $10 million in savings at Uber as a Data Scientist II, as well as impactful analytics and experimentation strategies during tenure at PayPal that significantly enhanced customer experience and acquisition. Shyam holds a Master’s degree in Engineering from the University of Pennsylvania and a Bachelor of Engineering from SSN College of Engineering.