Headline

SSE - ML @ Rakuten | Ex-AB InBev | IITJ

About

A data scientist with a deep passion for utilizing machine learning and statistical analysis to solve complex business problems and drive impactful decisions. Currently, I’m part of the team at AB InBev, where I leverage data science to optimize operations and enhance decision-making processes. With a background in data analysis, I’ve developed and deployed machine learning models that have saved costs, reduced risk, and improved real-time systems. My past experiences include collaborating with cross-functional teams to support business growth through real-time insights. My technical skills include Python, SQL, data manipulation, along with a keen understanding of feature engineering and experimental design. I hold a degree in Mechanical Engineering and have completed several advanced certifications in Machine Learning and Statistics from MITx. I’m always open to collaborating with other professionals in the field, sharing knowledge, and exploring innovative solutions. Let’s connect!

Location

Greater Bengaluru Area

AI stack

claude code

codex

cursor

hermes agent

langfuse

opencode

Work experience

Senior Software Engineer - ML at Rakuten, Jul 2026 - Present · 3 mos, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

AI Engineer at AB InBev GCC India, Sep 2024 - Jun 2026 · 1 yr 10 mos, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, 1. Architected and deployed agentic RAG and reasoning pipelines for legal document intelligence, enabling automated clause extraction, negotiation guidance, and risk scoring across 9+ categories and 4,000+ contracts. 2. Scaled an AI-driven supplier intelligence platform to support 360+ suppliers, enhancing procurement risk assessment through predictive analytics and data-driven insights. 3. Built and scaled an LLM-powered procurement copilot across multiple regions, improving purchase order lifecycle visibility, decision-making, and operational efficiency.

Data Scientist at Niro, Aug 2022 - Aug 2024 · 2 yrs 1 mo, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, 1. Risk and Analytics - Responsible for building and maintaining systems for underwriting and risk assessment using ML models in real-time resulting in a significant reduction in operations cost and processing time. 2. Marketing - Applied ML algorithms for targeting hot leads, leading to an estimated $500k in marketing cost savings. 3. Product Functionalities - Engineered components for measuring similarity and generating match scores within applicant verification systems, resulting in reduced operations effort. 4. Proof of Concept (POC) - Led numerous Proof of Concept (POC) initiatives for integrating alternate data sources, resulting in reduced overall portfolio risk. 5. Data Engineering - Created batch automation/ETL pipelines for applying lender policies using Snowflake and AWS, achieving a 60% reduction in processing time. 6. Collaborated closely with stakeholders and analysts to develop systems iteratively, incorporating constant feedback and analysis.

Application Development Associate at Accenture in India, Oct 2021 - Aug 2022 · 11 mos, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Research Internship at Simulation Lab ™, Apr 2021 - May 2021 · 2 mos, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Education

Master of Technology - MTech, Data Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology Jodhpur

Bachelor of Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Velagapudi Ramakrishna Siddhartha Engineering College