Dhiraj Rajaram

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'''Dhiraj C Rajaram''' (born in 1975) is an Indian entrepreneur and the founder, chairman and CEO of [[Mu Sigma Inc]], a provider of analytics and decision sciences solutions.<ref>{{cite news|title=ET Awards 2014: How Mu Sigma's Dhiraj Rajaram, Entrepreneur of the Year, raised one of biggest global data companies|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/live-updates-et-awards-for-corporate-excellence-2014/mu-sigmas-dhiraj-rajaram-is-entrepreneur-of-the-year/videoshow/45320598.cms|accessdate=1 November 2018|publisher=The Economic Times}}</ref> He was born in 1975 [[Chennai]], [[India]] and brought up in [[Bengaluru]], [[India]].

==Early years==
Rajaram completed his bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from [[College of Engineering, Guindy]],<ref>{{cite web|url=https://factordaily.com/mu-sigma-founder-dhiraj-rajaram/|title=Mu Sigma's chairman Dhiraj Rajaram re-emerges as controlling shareholder|date=5 December 2016|author=Jayadevan PK|publisher=Factor Daily}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/company/corporate-trends/mu-sigmas-chairman-dhiraj-rajaram-re-emerges-as-controlling-shareholder/articleshow/59551739.cms|title=Mu Sigma's chairman Dhiraj Rajaram re-emerges as controlling shareholder|date=12 July 2017|author=Sneha Shah|publisher=[[The Economic Times]]}}</ref> M.S. in computer engineering from [[Wayne State University]], [[Michigan]] and MBA from [[Booth School of Business]] at [[University of Chicago]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Master of data universe|url=http://businesstoday.intoday.in/story/how-analytics-firm-mu-sigma-attracts-investors/1/21758.html|accessdate=27 February 2015|publisher=Business Today}}</ref>
After completing his education, Rajaram worked as a management consultant at [[Pricewaterhouse Coopers]] (PwC) and [[Booz Allen Hamilton]] in the US.<ref>{{cite web|title=Dhiraj Rajaram|url=https://www.bloomberg.com/profiles/people/17494436-dhiraj-c-rajaram|publisher=Bloomberg|accessdate=27 February 2015}}</ref>

== Mu Sigma ==
After quitting his job at Booz Allen Hamilton,<ref>{{cite news|title=Mu Sigma's Dhiraj Rajaram still makes time for things worth pursuing|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/small-biz/entrepreneurship/mu-sigmas-dhiraj-rajaram-still-makes-time-for-things-worth-pursuing/articleshow/40145083.cms?intenttarget=no|accessdate=1 November 2018|publisher=The Economic Times}}</ref> Rajaram started the data analytics and decision sciences company Mu Sigma Inc. in [[Bengaluru]], [[Karnataka]], 2004.The company provides solutions to over 125 Fortune 500 companies.<ref>{{cite news|title=Big Data Specialist Draws Big Clients, Big VC Funding|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/small-biz/entrepreneurship/mu-sigmas-dhiraj-rajaram-still-makes-time-for-things-worth-pursuing/articleshow/40145083.cms|accessdate=27 February 2015|work=Forbes}}</ref> In 2016, Fortune named Mu Sigma to the "Unicorn" category - a technology startup valued at more than US$1B.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://fortune.com/unicorns/|title=THE UNICORN LIST|accessdate=1 November 2018|publisher=Fortune}}</ref>

==Recognition==
Rajaram was listed as one of ''[[Fortune (magazine)|Fortune Magazine's]]'' "[[40 under 40 (Fortune magazine)|40 under 40]]" in 2011 and 2013.<ref>{{cite news|title=Fortune's 40 under 40 -- The hottest young stars in business|url=http://fortune.com/2013/09/19/fortunes-40-under-40-the-hottest-young-stars-in-business/?iid=40Under13_fl_list|accessdate=27 February 2015|publisher=Fortune}}</ref> In 2012 he was awarded the "Entrepreneur Of The Year India" award in Services sector by [[Ernst & Young|Ernst and Young]] India.<ref>{{cite press release|title=Presenting the winners of EY Entrepreneur Of The Year India Award 2012|url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/press-releases/ernst-young-announces-of-13th-entrepreneur-of-the-year-awards-in-india-112012700073_1.html|publisher=Ernst and Young}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Rajaram |first1=Dhiraj |title=Entrepreneur of the Year – Services |url=https://www.dnaindia.com/business/report-ratan-tata-drives-in-himself-to-pick-up-ey-award-1802854 |accessdate=1 March 2020 |agency=DNA |publisher=DNA}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Rajaram |first1=Dhiraj |title=Entrepreneur Of The Year – Services |url=https://www.ey.com/en_in/entrepreneur-of-the-year/builders-of-better-india |website=ey.com |publisher=ernst and young |accessdate=1 March 2020 |ref=Entrepreneur Of The Year – Services}}</ref> In early 2014, Rajaram was awarded the Young Turk award at the [[CNBC TV18]] India Business Leaders Awards.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Rajaram |first1=Dhiraj |title=Mu Sigma wins Young Turk of the Year award |url=https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/companies/mu-sigma-wins-young-turkthe-year-award-1252615.html |website=Money Control |publisher=Money Control |accessdate=1 March 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Mu Sigma CEO Dhiraj Rajaram wins CNBC TV18's Young Turk Award|url=https://www.indiainfoline.com/article/news-top-story/mu-sigma-ceo-dhiraj-rajaram-wins-cnbc-tv18s-young-turk-award-114020504299_1.html|accessdate=1 November 2018|publisher=IIFL}}</ref>
Rajaram won the distinguished alumni award for entrepreneurship from University of Chicago Booth School of Business in 2014.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.chicagobooth.edu/daa/honorees/dhiraj-rajaram|publisher=[[University of Chicago]] [[Booth School of Business]]|date=2014|title=Alumni Honorees}}</ref>

==Personal life==
Rajaram married his engineering college friend Ambiga at the age of 21 and they have a son named Akash. The couple split in 2016. He currently lives in Bangalore.<ref>{{cite news|title=Eat, date, ring your humble Pi|url=http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/features/eat-date-ring-your-humble-pi/article2994994.ece|accessdate=27 February 2015|publisher=The Hindu}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Executive Profile: Dhiraj Rajaram|url=http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2013-11-18/business/ct-biz-1118-exec-profile-rajaram-20131115_1_dhiraj-rajaram-mu-sigma-distribution-centers|accessdate=27 February 2015|publisher=Chicago Tribune}}</ref>

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