Coursera has named Grant Parsamyan as its new Chief Data Officer, effective July 21, 2025, marking a pivotal step in the company’s data-driven evolution. Parsamyan brings over two decades of industry experience building large-scale data platforms and leading enterprise-wide data transformations.
In his most recent role as Chief Data & Information Officer at Alludo, Parsamyan spearheaded data modernization efforts, from cloud migration to cybersecurity implementation. He also played a key part at OpenTable, Yahoo, and eHarmony, establishing robust data organizations and championing a culture of analytics-led decision-making.
At Coursera, Grant is set to lead the global data strategy, overseeing data engineering, analytics, platform infrastructure, and governance. His appointment aligns with Coursera’s growing focus on AI-enhanced learning tools—such as Coursera Coach, personalized content recommendations, and AI-powered translation features—where robust, trustworthy data is foundational.
CEO Greg Hart lauded Parsamyan’s “depth of experience in building large-scale data systems and leading data-first transformations,” noting that these skills are vital as Coursera scales its AI and learner experience innovations.
Coursera, which as of March 31, 2025 serves 175 million registered learners across 350+ university and industry partners, has been accelerating its investment in platform intelligence and analytics. Under Parsamyan’s leadership, the company plans to deepen its data infrastructure, optimize product personalization, and strengthen data governance to ensure learner trust and regulatory compliance.
His role will be instrumental in advancing Coursera’s mission of making high-quality, tailored online education accessible worldwide. By reinforcing the technical backbone that powers its AI capabilities, Coursera is positioning itself to lead in the competitive ed-tech landscape.
In a statement, Parsamyan expressed enthusiasm about joining Coursera at a “pivotal moment,” highlighting the opportunity to shape scalable and impactful learning experiences through data excellence.
As the company continues integrating AI into course discovery, coaching, and platform usability, Parsamyan’s appointment marks a strategic inflection point—signaling Coursera’s ambition to lead with data intelligence in the evolving world of online education.
