A hands-on data scientist and artificial intelligence leader with 19+ years of total experience, 9 years focused on driving business outcomes using machine learning and AI solutions. The candidate leads AI/ML business problem scoping, solution design, and development for internal and external clients. They possess a proven track record of building and leading global data science teams, demonstrating strong business acumen and learning agility.
Experience
Senior Data Science Manager
Coats Group
Statistical Modelling & Machine Learning Methodologies; Project Delivery and People Management.
Senior Specialist Data Scientist
Nice Actimize
Conducted extensive research on demand forecasting of 10 K of SKUs linked with Fashion industry (dynamic lot sizing); Concocted Sales Forecasting method with 95% accuracy using Bayesian approach and prophet library; Performed Cluster analysis of the customers to improve service level of the premium customers; Initiated analytical way to predict fastness failure of dyed thread using classification model and identify key drivers of failures; Developed product recommendation algorithm to suggest the most similar products available in warehouse; Led the global cross functional team involving from development to deployment of the machine learning models; Led the data science team in problem formulation and defining KPIs of business challenges; The product recommendation system helped generate additional $ 5M in revenue per year; Saved $ 5M variable cost of the make to order thread manufacturing with the help of dynamic lot sizing project; Responsible for research, development and deployment of Fraud Detection machine learning models for global banks (US, UK); Implemented Machine Learning for fraud detection in Banking Transactions; Instrumental in launching a green field cloud-based data science product ActimizeWatch for proactive financial analytics.
Manager - Data Scientist
BancTec TPS India Pvt. Ltd
Statistical Modelling & Machine Learning Methodologies; Project Delivery and Product Development.
Senior ERP Consultant (SAP, multiple roles)
IBM India / Wipro Ltd. / Freelancer
Worked for top IT Consulting companies in India and held multiple roles (SAP Consultant) during this period; ERP/SCM/HCM Implementations.
Senior Delivery Manager
Atos India Pvt. Ltd.
Business Planning, Presales, and Delivery (Analytics).
Education
Liverpool John Moores University
Master of Science in AI & ML
International Institute of Information Technology
Post Graduate Diploma in ML & AI
XLRI - Xavier School of Management
Post Graduation Diploma in Management (MBA)
Indian Institute of Technology (ISM), Dhanbad
Bachelor of Technology in Engineering