
Ashwin Thota is Director of Enterprise Data Science & AI at Signet Jewelers, where he leads initiatives that combine advanced analytics and GenAI to elevate retail performance, customer experience, and pricing strategy. Over the past decade, he has built and scaled AI solutions across industries — from financial services at Fidelity Investments to consumer electronics at Bose and fraud analytics at USAA. Beyond his corporate work, Ashwin writes about the evolving role of AI in business and leadership, and his insights have been featured in major media outlets. He holds Master’s degrees in Data Science and Electrical Engineering and mentors emerging data leaders.