Karthik Kannaiyan, I help leaders turn complex business data into clearer decisions, practical tools, and business opportunities.

Karthik Kannaiyan presenting at an AI and RPA session

M&A analytics, practical AI and decision systems

I help leaders turn complex business data into clearer decisions, practical tools, and business opportunities.

I work with complex financial, operational and transaction data to clarify performance, surface risks, model scenarios, and build tools that help teams act with more confidence.

M&A AnalyticsDue DiligenceGenerative AIDigital Transformation

Perspective

How I Work

I work at the intersection of business strategy, advanced analytics and practical AI systems.

I start with the business question, not the tool. The work often begins with an unclear decision, fragmented data, competing assumptions, or a leadership team that needs a sharper view of performance, risk, value, or opportunity.

I convert those situations into decision-ready insight, especially in M&A, due diligence, revenue analytics, KPI transformation, forecasting, scenario modelling and post-deal value tracking.

My preference is practical: clarify the question, structure the evidence, model the trade-offs and, where useful, turn the logic into tools or analytics products that people can actually use.

12+

Years in Big Four consulting

2

Markets across India and Germany

20+

Analytics and automation initiatives

M&A + AI

Core focus across advisory and technology

Expertise

Where I Create Clarity

My work combines business understanding with hands-on technology. I move between transaction questions, data logic, product thinking and automation so that ideas can become usable systems.

Decision support for transactions

Deal & Value Creation Analytics

  • Financial due diligence and M&A analytics
  • Revenue, ARR, cohort and customer analytics
  • Deal value drivers and risk indicators
  • Forecasting and scenario simulation
  • Post-merger analytics and value tracking
  • Executive reporting and KPI transformation

Practical AI for business workflows

Practical AI for Business Workflows

  • Generative AI and local LLM experimentation
  • AI-assisted analytical workflows
  • Retrieval-augmented business systems
  • Automated reporting and commentary generation
  • AI-enabled internal tools and applications
  • Workflow orchestration and productivity systems

From data logic to usable products

Decision Tools & Analytics Products

  • Python, SQL and data engineering
  • Power BI, Tableau and analytical visualization
  • Simulation engine architecture
  • Power Platform and application development
  • Cloud-connected analytics infrastructure
  • Product design, UI thinking and system architecture

Proof in practice

Selected Case Studies

Browse selected work across M&A analytics, AI systems, reporting transformation, automation and digital product development. These case studies show how I connect business problems with practical technical solutions.

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Credibility

Advisory and Builder Background

2022 to Present

Manager, M&A Analytics

Deloitte Germany · Frankfurt, Germany

I work on analytics-led M&A and transformation initiatives, where financial advisory, data intelligence and practical AI come together to support better business decisions.

  • Designed analytical solutions for due diligence, performance analysis and post-merger value tracking.
  • Built forecasting, simulation and reporting systems for complex business environments.
  • Explored practical enterprise adoption of Generative AI, local LLMs and AI-assisted workflows.

2012 to 2022

Analytics Manager

EY India · India

I led analytics automation, product development and digital transformation initiatives across financial services, software, retail, healthcare, FMCG and government sectors.

  • Managed internal digital products including analytics platforms, automated reporting tools and GST compliance systems.
  • Delivered analytics, automation and dashboarding solutions using Python, SQL, Power BI, Tableau, Azure and Power Platform.
  • Worked closely with business teams, UI/UX designers, architects, engineers and senior stakeholders to move ideas into working solutions.

Awards & Recognition

🏆 EY Digitally Transforming Award

EY India · 2021, 2019, 2018

Recognised three times for driving digital transformation and innovation across analytics, automation and product development initiatives.

Education

2015 to 2016

Indian School of Business

Master of Business Administration, MBA

2008 to 2012

Anna University

Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science and Engineering

Certifications

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