Barath Narayan is the Founder & Principal of Data Roadmaps, supporting enterprises and public sector organizations with data strategy, governance, and AI-enabled transformation. He brings 25+ years of consulting experience, including six years as a Senior Manager in the Data Analytics Practice at Accenture. His work focuses on aligning data assets to business objectives, leading large-scale programs, and operationalizing responsible AI through modern platforms, automation, and analytics. Barath holds a Master’s in Business Analytics from NYU Stern School of Business and has completed executive education at MIT, UC Berkeley, and Stanford University. He is also an advocate for ethical AI and responsible data leadership. Barath is a firm believer that an organization's AI roadmap is only as strong as its underlying data roadmap.