Judging Panel
Praveen Kumar Latchupatula
Praveen Kumar Latchupatula is a highly experienced Senior Business Intelligence (BI) Engineer with over nine years of expertise in data modeling, analytics, ETL development, and enterprise reporting. He specializes in delivering data-driven insights that support strategic business decisions across a variety of industries, including finance, education, and hospitality. Currently at MGM Resorts International, Praveen serves as a technical lead on organization-wide BI initiatives. He designs and develops scalable data models, executive dashboards, and reporting solutions using Power BI, Azure Synapse, and SQL Server. His contributions have modernized legacy systems, streamlined data workflows, and empowered business teams through self-service BI capabilities. Previously, at Asia Alternatives Management, Praveen led the adoption of Power BI and improved reporting performance by consolidating tools and optimizing datasets. At Los Angeles Unified School District, he implemented Power BI as an enterprise tool, created real-time analytics solutions, and developed comprehensive ETL workflows using SSIS and SQL Server. With a Master’s degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering and a strong command of T-SQL, DAX, Power BI, SSIS, and cloud-based data platforms, Praveen is a strategic thinker and problem solver. His ability to translate complex data into actionable insights makes him a trusted advisor to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Driven by curiosity and continuous learning, Praveen stays ahead of emerging technologies and remains committed to leveraging data to solve real-world business challenges.

