Ken E. Atilgan

Ken E. Atilgan is an accomplished professional in the field of data and analytics, currently serving as the Director of Region Americas Big Data and Analytics at Volkswagen AG since September 2008. Ken established the first Hybrid Data Lake platform globally and created an AI team to facilitate business transformation through enterprise data. Prior to this role, Ken was a Senior Manager at Volkswagen, responsible for implementing the company’s information strategy and overseeing various data management functions. Previous experience includes positions as Senior Project Manager at Chrysler and Solution Architect at i2 Technologies, along with roles in manufacturing and quality engineering at Magna and Fori Automation. Ken holds a Doctorate in Information Technology from Lawrence Technological University and advanced degrees in Computer Information Science, Business Administration, and Industrial Engineering.