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Jayant Chauhan, Chief Technology Officer, Mama Earth

Transforming Data to Build Products

Jayant Chauhan believes reliable data is the backbone of any successful technology-driven initiative. The CTO of Honasa Consumer Ltd, the parent company of Mamaearth, Asia’s fi rst brand with MadeSafe-certifi ed products for babies, is a problem solver. By meticulously crafting a robust data engineering framework ground-up, he is able to seamlessly transform data into consumerfacing products that optimise supply chain effi ciency, warehouse operations and user experience. However, with the increasing volume and complexity of data, cybersecurity and data protection have become major causes of concern.

This has led Chauhan to adopt a proactive and comprehensive approach with an emphasis on the importance of a zero-trust model, INDIA’S CHANGEMAKERS Transforming Data to Build Products where access to resources is granted only after thorough verifi cation, thereby mitigating potential vulnerabilities.

As organisations face technological challenges in over-provisioning and securing their data, Chauhan’s approach emphasises data-driven decision-making and a commitment to technological innovation. The other relevant challenge is of too many open surfaces which can lead to external attacks and leakage of critical data. Accordingly, Chauhan maintains a highperforming team through open channels of communication to ensure eff ective communication and collaboration across departments.

In the face of emerging technologies, he remains vigilant in assessing their potential impact on his company. According to him, the convergence of data, creativity and technology brings us closer to a future where technology becomes a seamless part of our daily lives, simplifying our interactions and enhancing our experiences. Chauhan strongly believes that if we keep things simple, we are also bound to love what we do.