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Meet Accordion India

Accordion India is the Hyderabad-based Data & Analytics practice of Accordion, a New York-headquartered financial and technology consulting firm serving private equity investors and their portfolio companies. The India business originated as Merilytics, founded in 2011 by Paavan Choudary and acquired by Accordion in 2023. It provides data engineering, business intelligence, advanced analytics, data science, artificial intelligence and financial analytics services. Its teams develop enterprise data platforms, reporting systems, AI applications and decision-support solutions for CFOs and operating teams. The practice serves clients across retail, healthcare, technology, logistics, consumer goods and other industries. Its work covers forecasting, pricing, customer analytics, operational performance, financial planning and data management. Accordion India supports global consulting engagements focused on improving business performance through data and technology.View more

Accordion India is the Hyderabad-based Data & Analytics practice of Accordion, a New York-headquartered financial and technology consulting firm serving private equity investors and their portfolio companies. The India business originated as Merilytics, founded in 2011 by Paavan Choudary and acquired by Accordion in 2023. It provides data engineering, business intelligence, advanced analytics, data science, artificial intelligence and financial analytics services. Its teams develop enterprise data platforms, reporting systems, AI applications and decision-support solutions for CFOs and operating teams. The practice serves clients across retail, healthcare, technology, logistics, consumer goods and other industries. Its work covers forecasting, pricing, customer analytics, operational performance, financial planning and data management. Accordion India supports global consulting engagements focused on improving business performance through data and technology.

Founded
2011
Company size
501-1000
Company stage
Not known
Headquarters
Hyderabad, India

Why work here

Accordion India offers opportunities to work on data engineering, business analytics, data science and AI projects for international private equity firms and portfolio companies. Its Hyderabad practice reports more than 800 professionals working across analytics, finance and technology. Current job descriptions reference Python, SQL, Snowflake, Databricks, Azure, AWS and AI development tools. The firm's expansion into enterprise AI engineering, including its 2026 acquisition of Stride and Claude partnership, provides opportunities to work on data platforms and AI applications. Published India job descriptions mention semiannual performance and promotion cycles, health and group life insurance, family medical coverage, on-site daycare, parental leave and professional learning programs. Candidates should confirm individual benefits, compensation and working arrangements.Read more

Accordion India offers opportunities to work on data engineering, business analytics, data science and AI projects for international private equity firms and portfolio companies. Its Hyderabad practice reports more than 800 professionals working across analytics, finance and technology. Current job descriptions reference Python, SQL, Snowflake, Databricks, Azure, AWS and AI development tools. The firm's expansion into enterprise AI engineering, including its 2026 acquisition of Stride and Claude partnership, provides opportunities to work on data platforms and AI applications. Published India job descriptions mention semiannual performance and promotion cycles, health and group life insurance, family medical coverage, on-site daycare, parental leave and professional learning programs. Candidates should confirm individual benefits, compensation and working arrangements.

Industry
IT Services
Open jobs
18 open jobs

Tech stack

Python

Programming Language

SQL

Query Language

JavaScript

Programming Language

TypeScript

Programming Language

React

Frontend Framework

Node.js

Backend Runtime

MongoDB

Database

Microsoft Power BI

Business Intelligence

Snowflake

Cloud Data Platform

Databricks

Data Engineering

Microsoft Azure

Cloud Infrastructure

AWS

Cloud Infrastructure

Azure Data Factory

Data Integration

Git

Version Control

Docker

Containerization

Key people

6 people
Paavan ChoudaryCo-founderView bio

Founder of Merilytics, the Hyderabad-based analytics company acquired by Accordion in 2023. Previously worked at McKinsey & Company and Capital One, specializing in management consulting, operations and marketing analytics. He holds a B.Tech in Chemical Engineering from IIT Bombay and an MBA from Columbia Business School. He founded Merilytics in 2011 to provide advanced analytics and data management services to private equity clients.

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Siddharth JainHead of Data & Analytics - IndiaView bio

Leader of Accordion's Data & Analytics practice in India and previously COO of Merilytics. His experience includes analytics consulting, data management and operational improvement across retail, technology and business services. Before Merilytics, he worked in business operations at Dell Technologies. He holds a B.Tech in Electrical Engineering from IIT Madras and an MBA from Yale School of Management.

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Kyle RoemerManaging Director, Global Head of Data & AIView bio

Global Head of Data & AI at Accordion, responsible for the firm's international data, analytics and AI strategy. Previously led the operating group at Incline Equity Partners and held leadership roles at Slalom Consulting and West Monroe Partners. His experience includes technology strategy, data platforms, AI and operational improvement for private equity-backed businesses. He studied Computer Information Systems and International Business at Indiana University.

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Praveen GoudManaging Director, Data & AnalyticsView bio

Managing Director in Accordion's Data & Analytics practice with more than a decade of experience in analytics consulting. Previously worked at Merilytics. His expertise includes commercial diligence, customer analytics, pricing, marketing, sales operations and healthcare revenue cycle management. He serves clients across private equity, consumer products, manufacturing, healthcare, renewable energy and telecommunications. He holds a B.Tech in Civil Engineering from IIT Kharagpur.

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Amber MishraManaging Director, Data & AnalyticsView bio

Managing Director in Accordion's Data & Analytics practice with more than a decade of experience developing enterprise data and analytics solutions for healthcare organizations. His expertise includes revenue cycle management, enterprise data warehouses, reporting automation, Azure and Databricks. He has worked with US healthcare providers on consolidating data from multiple systems into reporting platforms. He holds an engineering degree from IIT Roorkee.

D Pawan ChoudharyManaging Director - OperationsView bio

Managing Director of Operations in Accordion's Data & Analytics practice, responsible for procurement and administration. He has more than 27 years of experience in operations, people management and administration. Previously served in the Indian Navy for 21 years, retiring as a Commander in 2018. His education includes the National Defence Academy, Jawaharlal Nehru University, Cochin University of Science and Technology and Symbiosis University.

Latest company news

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Accordion Joins Claude Partner Network as Select Services Partner

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Accordion announced its participation in Anthropic's Claude Partner Network as a Select Services Partner. The designation supports the firm's expansion into AI engineering, modern data infrastructure and enterprise AI applications. Accordion said it is developing AI-enabled workflows and agentic systems for private equity-backed businesses and finance teams.

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Accordion Acquires Stride to Expand Enterprise AI Engineering Capabilities

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Accordion acquired Stride, a software engineering company specializing in enterprise AI applications and agentic systems. Approximately 50 forward-deployed engineers joined Accordion through the acquisition. The transaction expands the firm's ability to build and deploy AI solutions for private equity portfolio companies and complements its existing financial consulting, data engineering and analytics capabilities.

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Accordion Appoints Kyle Roemer Global Head of Data & AI

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Accordion promoted Kyle Roemer to Global Head of Data & AI. He assumed responsibility for the firm's international data engineering, analytics and artificial intelligence capabilities. According to Accordion, the practice doubled in size following his arrival in October 2024. The appointment supports further expansion in data platforms, AI solutions and enterprise software engineering.

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Accordion Expands Salesforce Capabilities Through Acquisition of A5

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Accordion acquired A5, a global Salesforce consulting firm. The acquisition expands its Salesforce implementation, commercial analytics and AI capabilities and extends its delivery operations across North America, Europe, the Middle East and India. The company plans to combine these services with its financial consulting and data analytics practices.

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Accordion Expands Global Data and Analytics Hub in Hyderabad

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Accordion announced the expansion of its Hyderabad data and analytics operations into a facility with capacity for approximately 1,500 employees. The company reported a local workforce of around 850 following its acquisition of Merilytics. The expansion supports international consulting projects involving AI, advanced analytics, data management and enterprise reporting.

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Jobs at Accordion India

18 open roles