Summary
Rahul Sarathy is an experienced tax administration leader with over a decade of public-sector practice and more than 15 years working with taxation organizations and revenue agencies to modernize systems and processes. As Chief of Examination for the Rhode Island Division of Taxation since 2017, he combines deep subject-matter expertise in revenue policy, operational procedures, and legislative research with hands-on implementation and functional architecture experience from prior government engagements. He holds dual BSc degrees from MIT, an MS in Taxation from Northeastern, and an MS in Analytics from Georgia Tech, blending technical analytics skills with domain knowledge to drive data-informed compliance strategies. Known for streamlining implementation workflows, he has a track record of translating complex statutory requirements into auditable, practical solutions for diverse clients. Based in Providence, RI, he brings both strategic perspective and operational rigor to state government modernization efforts. An unusual strength is his cross-disciplinary foundation—engineering, management science, analytics, and taxation—which helps him bridge technical teams and policy makers effectively.
10 years of coding experience
Bachelor of Science, Management Science (Marketing), Bachelor of Science, Management Science (Marketing) at Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Master of Science, Analytics, Master of Science, Analytics at Georgia Institute of Technology
Master’s Degree, Taxation, Master’s Degree, Taxation at Northeastern University