Karthik Kannaiyan — M&A & Data Analytics Specialist

Karthik Kannaiyan teaching AI and RPA in 2018

Teaching AI since 2018.

Transforming M&A Value Creation through Analytics, AI & Digital Innovation

Due Diligence · Synergy Realization · Analytics · AI · Digital Transformation

Profile

Executive Summary

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

Over the past decade, I have worked across Big Four consulting, financial advisory, analytics transformation, and intelligent automation initiatives — helping organizations improve how they analyze, forecast, and operationalize complex decisions.

My experience spans M&A analytics, due diligence, product development, reporting transformation, AI-enabled applications, simulation engines, and enterprise-scale analytical systems across consulting, banking, software, healthcare, FMCG, and government sectors.

I enjoy building practical systems that connect business reasoning with technology — combining analytics, automation, and Generative AI to create scalable decision-support platforms.

Expertise

Capabilities & Projects

A multidisciplinary practice spanning analytics, AI systems, digital transformation, M&A advisory, automation, and intelligent business infrastructure.

Business decision intelligence

M&A & Strategic Analytics

Financial due diligence & M&A analytics
Business performance & KPI transformation
Forecasting & scenario simulation
Operational & commercial analytics
Strategic reporting & executive dashboards
Post-merger analytics & value realization

Practical enterprise AI systems

AI & Intelligent Automation

Generative AI & local LLM experimentation
AI-assisted analytical workflows
Retrieval-augmented systems
Automation & intelligent reporting
AI-enabled business applications
Workflow orchestration & productivity systems

Scalable analytical platforms

Data & Product Engineering

Python, SQL & data engineering
Power BI, Tableau & analytical visualization
Simulation engine architecture
Power Platform & application development
Cloud-connected analytics infrastructure
Product design, UI/UX & systems thinking

See it in practice

Projects

Browse the full portfolio of engagements — from M&A analytics and AI systems to digital products and audit automation.

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Journey

Career & Credentials

2022 — Present

M&A Manager

Deloitte Germany · Frankfurt, Germany

Leading analytics-driven M&A and transformation initiatives, combining financial advisory, data intelligence, and AI-enabled systems to improve strategic decision-making.

Designed analytical solutions supporting due diligence and post-merger integration initiatives.
Built forecasting, simulation, and reporting systems for complex business environments.
Explored practical enterprise adoption of Generative AI and local LLM workflows.

2012 — 2022

Analytics Manager

EY India · India

Led digital transformation, analytics automation, product development, and AI-driven initiatives across financial services, software, retail, healthcare, and government sectors.

Managed development of internal digital products including analytics platforms, automated reporting tools & GST compliance systems
Delivered analytics, automation, and dashboarding solutions using Python, SQL, Power BI, Tableau, Azure, and Power Platform.
Led cross-functional teams across UI/UX, architecture, engineering, analytics, and stakeholder management.

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 — 2016

Indian School of Business

Master of Business Administration — MBA

EY-ISB Post Graduate Programme in General Management

2008 — 2012

Anna University

Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science and Engineering

Certifications

Introduction to Generative AI
Google Cloud Skills Boost · Jun 2023
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Introduction to Corporate Finance (Mergers & Acquisitions)
Udemy · Jul 2022
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Financial Modeling for Business Analysts and Consultants
Udemy · Dec 2021
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EY Analytics — Data Science — Bronze
EY · 2018
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EY Analytics — Data Visualization — Bronze
EY · 2019
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EY Analytics — Data Integration — Bronze
EY · 2018
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