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10 Verizon data and analytics leaders
These ten Verizon data and analytics leaders hold vice president, executive director, senior director and associate vice president roles in data, analytics, data science and AI. A reader can learn how heads of data lead data and analytics organizations in telecommunications businesses.
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01—10Adam Buzi
LinkedInExperience: Vice President - Data & Analytics · Verizon
Vice President - Data & Analytics at Verizon since 2023. The profile says he leads the centralized Finance Data & Analytics organization under Verizon's Chief Data & Analytics Officer, responsible for data science, analytics and reporting, and AI modeling. The profile also lists Director of Finance - North East Market at Verizon (2017–2023).
Annie Wong
LinkedInExperience: Sr. Director - Network Data Science and Analytics · Verizon
Sr. Director - Network Data Science and Analytics at Verizon in Denver since 2024. Earlier Verizon roles listed are Director - AI Science (2023–2024), Associate Director - Data Science (2021–2023), Senior Manager - Systems Engineering (2019–2021) and a network assurance supervisor role (2018–2019).
Edy Setiawan
LinkedInExperience: Senior Director Data, Analytics & AI Governance · Verizon
Senior Director Data, Analytics & AI Governance at Verizon since 2024, described in the profile as head of data architecture, AI, analytics and governance. The profile also lists Director of Architecture, AI, Analytics and Governance at CBRE (2022–2024) and Sr. Manager Data Governance, Analytics, Architecture and Platform at Verizon (2001–2022).
Keerti Purohit
LinkedInExperience: Executive Director - Data Analytics & AI Product Management · Verizon
Executive Director - Data Analytics & AI Product Management at Verizon since 2016. The profile describes a data and product executive focused on AI/ML-powered platforms and decisioning, with work in analytics and AI/ML ecosystem modernization. It also lists Principal Consultant at BluePrint Healthcare IT (2013–2015).
Michael Harrison
LinkedInExperience: Senior Director of Data Science and AI ML · Verizon
Senior Director of Data Science and AI ML at Verizon since 2019. The profile describes his work there as digital strategy and data science, drawing on product strategy and e-commerce optimization. It also lists Director of Data Science at USAA (2014–2019).
Michael R.
LinkedInExperience: Vice President of Network Enablement (AI & Data) · Verizon
Vice President of Network Enablement (AI & Data) at Verizon since 2022. The profile says the role delivered over $500M in savings across four years by using AI and advanced analytics in Verizon's network organization. Earlier Verizon roles listed are Executive Director - Artificial Intelligence & Data (CDO Organization) (2020–2022) and Director - Data Science & Business Intelligence (2014–2020).
Paul Kerl, Ph.D.
LinkedInExperience: Associate Vice President · Verizon
Associate Vice President at Verizon since 2026, with a profile headline of Associate Vice President, Strategic Analytics & Modeling. The profile says he leads analytics, data science and modeling organizations working with network operations and engineering. Earlier Verizon roles listed are Senior Director (2023–2026) and Director (2021–2023).
Peter Deane
LinkedInExperience: VP - Head of Commercial Analytics · Verizon
VP - Head of Commercial Analytics at Verizon since 2023. The profile says he leads the Commercial Data & Analytics Hub within Verizon's central Data & Analytics organization, alongside peer finance and network hubs. Earlier Verizon roles listed include Executive Director - VCG Data & Analytics Hub (2022–2023) and Sr. Manager - Advanced Analytics (2016–2018).
Prarthna Duggal
LinkedInExperience: Sr. Director - Data Science · Verizon
Sr. Director - Data Science at Verizon since 2024, with a profile headline naming operations, sourcing and supply chain strategy. The profile says she leads a team of data professionals combining data and analytics with business strategy. Earlier Verizon roles listed include Director - Business Intelligence (2023–2024) and Associate Director - Business Intelligence & Advanced Analytics (2019–2024).
Rangan Gangavaram
LinkedInExperience: Sr. Director - Analytics & Insights · Verizon
Sr. Director - Analytics & Insights at Verizon since 2023. The profile also lists Director - Analytics & Insights (BI, Data Science and Platforms) at Verizon (2022–2024), Director - Business Analytics CoE at Verizon Wireless (2018–2022) and Head of Germany Cards Acquisitions, Strategic Analytics at Barclaycard (2013–2016).
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- 01How should a carrier split a central data and analytics organization into hubs that serve finance, commercial and network teams?
- 02What does it take to show measurable savings from AI and analytics in network operations?
- 03How do you set up data and AI governance so that many business teams can safely build on shared data?
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