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AI Scientist & Architect | PhD Candidate - BIT Mesra | Investment, VC&PE - Analytics | Physical AI | AGI | Quantum Computing

About

Bankatesh, PhD Candidate, is a Lead AI ML Engineer (Research) at Pine Labs previously worked as Senior Data Scientist in the R&D Wing at Novel Patterns. He is actively involved in many exciting data science projects such as recommendation models, negotiation models, fintech scoring models, and cutting-edge infrastructure technologies tailored for the global financial and investment space. Bankatesh works on state-of-the-art solutions in industry classification, risk assessment, and portfolio analytics, enabling organizations to gain greater clarity, create, market, and manage customized products, and operate with greater depth and efficiency. Prior to Novel Patterns, Bankatesh worked as Data Scientist at NyKinSky Analytics (NyKinSky & Company), a data science consultancy in Delhi, India, where he designed solutions and products using a human-centric, data-driven approach. Bankatesh is pursuing his PhD in Business Analytics and Management at Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, and is about to graduate with a PhD.

Location

Gurugram

AI stack

aistudio

anthropic apis

antigravity

claude code

codex

deepmind

Work experience

AI Scientist & Architect at SAP, Jun 2026 - Present · 3 mos, Gurugram, Haryana, India, As an AI Architect within SAP’s Integration Team, I focus on architecting and integrating enterprise-grade AI solutions across the SAP Business AI ecosystem. My role involves designing, developing and managing scalable AI products and agentic solutions that address complex business and industry requirements by leveraging SAP Joule Studio, SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP), SAP HANA, SAP S/4HANA, and the SAP Business AI Suite. Stay Tuned! Will update more...

Databricks University Alliance Faculty at Databricks University Alliance, May 2025 - Present · 1 yr 4 mos, India, As a Databricks University Alliance Faculty, I developed and taught courses integrating Databricks Data and AI tools, enhancing students' skills in AI, ML, and data management. • Collaborated with industry partners to create real-world projects showcasing the use of Databricks technologies. • Conducted monthly cohorts for 12 hours to provide hands-on training. • Demonstrated the value of Databricks tools through weekend sessions and certification opportunities. 📌 Interested in a demo? DM us to reserve your spot or to learn more!

Researcher & Founding Member at iChancellors AI, Jul 2021 - Present · 5 yrs 2 mos, India, Founding Member & Researcher at iChancellors, leading applied research in AGI, Physical AI, ML model optimization, and autonomous agent systems - building scalable intelligent machines that integrate perception, reasoning, and real-world action. My current research is focus on one of the world’s lightest Physical AI machines, designed for multi-capability performance and activity-oriented operation with real-time adaptive training. Join my research project and team.

Lead Engineer (AI/ML) - Research at Pine Labs, Jun 2025 - Jun 2026 · 1 yr 1 mo, Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India, Leading the AI/ML Projects & Team at Pine Labs.

Sr. Data Scientist (Research - AI/ML) at Novel Patterns, Mar 2024 - Jun 2025 · 1 yr 4 mos, Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India, As an AI Researcher in the Research & Development Wing at Novel Patterns, I explore ways to make Statistics, Data Science, Machine Learning, and Generative AI/LLMs more useful for Fintech, WealthTech, Portfolio and Investment Platforms.

Education

Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Strategy, Business & Marketing Analytics, Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra

Post Graduate Program - Advance Business Analytics, Advance Business Analytics, Indian School of Business

Public links

github: https://github.com/bankyresearch