“Transforming data into strategic assets that shape the future.”
Robert Ayala
Founder & CEO of Data Samurai, myimprint, & Learning Samurai. A seasoned data and analytics professional with a career spanning Fortune 500s and startups, Robert bridges IT and business to deliver transformation at scale.
- Location
- Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Organization
- myimprint • Data Samurai • Learning Samurai
- Focus
- AI • GovernanceAnalytics • Modernization
- Service
- Executive Leadership • Community Impact
Current Mission
Robert’s mission is to build systems that empower decision-makers, elevate communities, and prepare organizations for what’s next. Through Data Samurai, he equips leaders with responsible AI, analytics, and governance to drive meaningful impact.
Career Highlights
Data Samurai
Founder & CEO | 2014–Present
Enterprise innovation in AI, analytics, and modernization. Advisor to startups, governments, and Fortune 500s.
myimprint
Co‑Founder | 2024–Present
Co‑creating living profiles that preserve purpose, values, and impact for families and communities.
Learning Samurai
Founder | 2024–Present
Practical AI and analytics learning pathways that upskill teams and accelerate transformation.
Centene
Enterprise Governance Lead | 2023–2024
Directed data governance and analytics culture across national healthcare systems.
Salesforce + Tableau
Director of Innovation Consulting | 2021–2023
Partnered with strategic accounts to embed AI and data platforms.
Blue Cross Blue Shield LA
Manager BI & Health Informatics | 2015–2019
Developed analytics systems and rapid prototypes to improve outcomes and reporting.
Walmart HQ (via TCS)
Principal Strategist | 2013–2015
Architected customer knowledge platforms and unified retail analytics.
Dell
1997–2013
Progressed through roles in finance, HR, analytics, and strategy supporting global operations and M&A.
Community & Service
Beyond his corporate leadership, Robert actively serves Baton Rouge and Louisiana through civic initiatives. He was recently appointed to the Louisiana State Task Force for Fatherhood Engagement, where he contributes data and digital capabilities to strengthen families and communities.
Robert has called Baton Rouge home for nearly a decade. His faith fuels his values and commitment to building a city where human-centered innovation and data-driven decision-making go hand-in-hand to uplift every corner of the parish.
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