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Excellence in Advanced Analytics OCTAVE is the Data and Advanced Analytics Center of Excellence for the John Keells Group; one of the largest diversified conglomerates in Sri Lanka
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John Keells Group
The John Keells Group operates across seven industry verticals and is home to some of Sri Lanka’s most-loved brands and provides careers to over 14,000 people in a respectful and inclusive workplace.

John Keells Group is one of the largest conglomerates in Sri Lanka. From managing hotels and resorts in Sri Lanka and the Maldives to providing port, marine fuel and logistics services to IT solutions, manufacturing of food and beverages to running a chain of supermarkets, tea broking to stock broking, life insurance and banking to real estate, the Group of companies has made its presence felt in virtually every major sphere of the economy.

John Keells Group is a full member of the World Economic Forum.
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Driving real life business impact with Advanced Analytics
Driving real-life impact with advanced analytics goes beyond data interpretation, translating analytical insights into actionable interventions that revolutionize decision-making. By harnessing the power of advanced analytics and the resultant data-driven insights, organizations can proactively shape outcomes, optimize operations, and achieve tangible, transformative results in the real-world challenges they navigate.
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Advanced Analytics + Human Ingenuity
Advanced analytics, when coupled with human ingenuity, becomes a powerful synergy that transcends raw data insights, fostering a collaborative environment where human intuition and creativity enhance the precision and strategic application of analytical findings.

what we do
Idea to impact

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OCTAVE Immersive Data Assessment Service
2–3-week intense engagement with clients to identify the status quo of their readiness to deploy Advanced Analytics projects inside the organization. The core deliverables of this exercise would be a report with a data readiness assessment, gap analysis, recommended next steps and an estimated value or % of value generation from an indicative short list of advanced analytics use cases.
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OCTAVE Ideation Workshop with Value Estimation
Amulti-day workshop which follows a methodology developed by OCTAVE to understand potential projects in the business and a process of identifying high impact-high feasibility use cases and an estimate of the incremental value the business can anticipate to generate from successful development and deployment of these use cases.
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OCTAVE Immersive Data Platform Assessment Service
A one-off assessment of an entities data platform, providing a recommended platform architecture to be deployed for analytics services readiness. A report with a data platform assessment, gap analysis and recommended next steps will be an outcome of this exercise.
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OCTAVE Leadership visibility platform
OCTAVE will assess information requirements of senior management of the business and build an end-to-end solution which will enable you to have a single platform of data and real-time dashboards to aid business decisions.
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CASE STUDIES
A look at what had worked

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OCTAVE Store Ops Levers – Solving for Keells’ shelf replenishment by identifying potential replenishment issues by forecasting sales of a given SKU per hour.
Retail Industry , Keells
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OCTAVE Lapse Prevention – Solving for Union Assurance’s policy lapsation, by predicting likelihood of policies lapsing
Insurance Industry , UAL
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Our Extensive Experiences

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Industry experience in the analytics field is paramount for professionals to navigate the dynamic landscape of data-driven decision-making. Seasoned analytics experts bring a nuanced understanding of sector-specific challenges, allowing them to tailor data strategies to address unique business needs effectively.
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Analytics use cases across
Retail, Manufacturing, Leisure, Insurance, Financial Services…
In the realm of business, analytics experience plays a pivotal role in driving substantial value by transforming raw data into actionable insights. Professionals well-versed in analytics bring a nuanced understanding of data patterns, customer behaviours, and market trends, allowing them to uncover hidden opportunities and mitigate risks.

Through adept use of statistical models, machine learning algorithms, and predictive analytics, experienced analysts can optimize decision-making processes, enhance operational efficiency, and ultimately contribute to the bottom line. The ability to extract meaningful insights from vast datasets empowers organizations to make informed, strategic choices that lead to increased profitability, improved customer satisfaction, and sustained competitive advantage in today's data-driven landscape.
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meet the Octavians
70+ Dedicated Team Members

Our team has successfully developed and deployed multiple advanced analytics use cases across varied industry verticals leveraging diverse skill sets that includes expertise in statistical analysis, data science, machine learning, and data visualization. The collaborative efforts across disciplines are instrumental in unravelling meaningful insights from complex datasets, empowering organizations to make informed decisions and stay ahead in an increasingly competitive business landscape.
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Careers
Build your career at OCTAVE

Embark on a dynamic career with our Analytics Team, where data isn't just numbers – it's the cornerstone of innovation. As a member of our forward-thinking analytics family, you'll be at the forefront of transforming raw data into actionable intelligence. Whether you're a seasoned data scientist, a skilled analyst, or an emerging talent passionate about leveraging insights, our team offers a collaborative and growth-oriented environment where your analytical prowess shapes the future of our business and empowers clients with strategic solutions.
Join us and be part of a journey where your skills not only unravel the mysteries of data but also drive real-world impact and propel our team to new heights. Discover the exciting opportunities that await you on our Analytics Team's career page.
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