Soma Muruganandam
Mississauga,Canada
Summary
Global data and analytics leader with 20+ years of experience transforming enterprise value chains through data, AI, and agile delivery — connecting strategy, technology, and sustainability from farm to fork. Experienced in leading global teams, leveraging cloud data platforms, enterprise data governance, and advanced analytics ecosystems to deliver business value at scale.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director, Global Agriculture Data Center
McCain Foods Limited
Toronto, Canada
08.2021 - Current
- Leading McCain Foods’ digital and data transformation, starting from agriculture and extending across the full value chain — from farm to fork — to enhance data-led decision-making, optimize cost, productivity, efficiency, and growth across the value chain.
- Driving enterprise-wide adoption of data-driven decision-making through active stakeholder engagement and communication across regions and functions.
- Delivered ~ $25M in sustainable cost savings, $2.5M in new business value, and ~ 40% faster delivery cadence through agile frameworks and reusable data products.
- Delivering measurable impact, managing a ~$3M operating budget, and leading a global, cross-functional team of 22 (data engineers, data scientists, analysts, product owners, and external vendors).
- Championing change management to embed agile delivery, product-centric design, and data governance practices across agriculture, manufacturing, supply chain, and commercial operations.
- Building alignment between technology and business leaders to scale AI and analytics capabilities, and enable new value-creation opportunities globally.
Director, Advanced Analytics & Innovation
McCain Foods Limited
Toronto, Canada
07.2017 - 08.2021
- Led McCain’s global advanced analytics and AI initiatives to accelerate digital transformation across agriculture, manufacturing, supply chain, and commercial functions.
- Partnered with senior business leaders across multiple geographies to identify use cases, prioritize initiatives, and ensure delivery alignment with strategic objectives.
- Delivered ~$10M in measurable business value through predictive analytics and automation, managing ~$3 M vendor portfolio to scale innovation and cost efficiency.
- Implemented agile analytics frameworks, improving forecast accuracy and accelerating time-to-insight while fostering collaboration across cross-functional teams.
- Served as a change leader, driving data literacy, transparency, and adoption of modern analytics across business and technology teams.
- Built the enterprise data-product roadmap and governance framework to ensure reusability, agility, and measurable business impact.
Director, Enterprise Analytics
McCain Foods Limited
Toronto, Canada
05.2008 - 07.2021
- Pioneered McCain Foods’ first global Business Intelligence strategy, building the foundation for enterprise analytics across all business units.
- Introduced processes, technology platforms, and agile teams operating across regions to deliver scalable, data-driven products supporting manufacturing, supply chain, and commercial operations.
- Engaged global stakeholders to align reporting, governance, and data architecture, ensuring consistency and adoption across business units.
- Managed a ~$4 M program budget and oversaw global delivery teams of up to 44, including offshore centers, to deliver enterprise-wide analytics and reporting solutions.
- Acted as a communication bridge between IT and business, driving change and establishing BI as a strategic enabler of global decision-making.
Manager, North America Development
McCain Foods Limited
Florenceville, Canada
03.2006 - 05.2008
- Led technology-delivery teams across Canada and the U.S. to implement ERP, Payroll, and Transportation Management solutions, strengthening operational efficiency and data visibility.
- Oversaw end-to-end solution delivery, ensuring alignment between business requirements, technology implementation, and user adoption.
- Partnered closely with finance, HR, and logistics stakeholders to harmonize processes and drive system integration across multiple sites.
- Managed a ~$1 M project portfolio and coordinated multi-site teams to deliver projects on time and within scope, establishing the foundation for McCain’s future enterprise data platforms.
Senior Business Systems Analyst / Business Analyst
McCain Foods Limited
Florenceville, Canada
04.2000 - 03.2006
- Progressed from Business Analyst to Senior Business Systems Analyst, supporting process design, data integration, and system development across manufacturing, supply chain, and commercial operations.
- Partnered with cross-functional teams to translate business needs into scalable digital and data solutions, enhancing visibility and decision-making.
- Acted as liaison between business users and IT delivery teams to ensure alignment on project objectives, requirements, and outcomes.
- Contributed to early analytics and reporting initiatives that informed McCain’s later enterprise data strategy.
Consultant
Pentafour North America
Toronto, Canada
01.1997 - 01.2000
- Consulted on enterprise technology and business systems transformation projects across manufacturing and retail sectors.
- Developed a strong foundation in process optimization, data management, and client engagement — experience that shaped later success in driving digital transformation and analytics-led business value.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical & Electronics
Anna University
Chennai, IndiaNEXT – Global Leader Program -
Ivey Business School
Ontario, CanadaManagement Development Program -
University of New Brunswick
CanadaSkills
- Data delivery leadership
- Enterprise data and analytics strategy
- Agile transformation and delivery excellence
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Executive stakeholder engagement
- Governance and compliance
- Business outcome–based reporting
- Vendor and resource management
- Change management leadership
- Global team development
- Cloud and data platform modernization (Azure, AWS, Power BI, Teradata, MicroStrategy)
- ERP and Enterprise systems: SAP ECC, S/4HANA*
- Continuous improvement and innovation pipeline
Websites
Certification
- Master’s in Financial Fundamentals
- Driving Data & Digital Transformation
- Change Management
Timeline
Director, Global Agriculture Data Center
McCain Foods Limited
08.2021 - Current
Director, Advanced Analytics & Innovation
McCain Foods Limited
07.2017 - 08.2021
Director, Enterprise Analytics
McCain Foods Limited
05.2008 - 07.2021
Manager, North America Development
McCain Foods Limited
03.2006 - 05.2008
Senior Business Systems Analyst / Business Analyst
McCain Foods Limited
04.2000 - 03.2006
Consultant
Pentafour North America
01.1997 - 01.2000
Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical & Electronics
Anna University
NEXT – Global Leader Program -
Ivey Business School
Management Development Program -
University of New Brunswick
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