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Principal Data Science Manager | 40U40 Data Scientist #MLDS24

About

With over a decade of experience in the data realm, I've navigated thrilling transformations and advancements in data science, data analytics, and big data. Over the years, I've provided strategic and technical leadership across various industries including e-commerce, finance, healthcare, and IT products/services. As a thought leader in data science, my innovative solutions have significantly enhanced business performance. Notably, I revolutionized customer targeting via open-source clickstream analytics, leading to a remarkable 50% growth in revenue for certain businesses. Furthermore, I've automated over 100 complex business processes using Python and other open source frameworks. Currently, at Bajaj Finserv Health, I lead a high-performing team of data professionals, delivering data-driven solutions that drive business growth and efficiency. Our work spans various sectors, including fraud detection and automated insurance claims processing systems. My robust skill set combines technical proficiency with a strategic mindset. I'm proficient in various platforms and tools. My abilities extend beyond the technical, encompassing project management, team leadership, strategic planning, and process automation. As a true data evangelist, I am passionate about Enterprise Data Architecture, Big Data, AI, and Data Security. My dedication lies in creating secure and effective data infrastructures and leveraging AI and big data technologies to drive business innovation and growth. In addition to my strategic and technical roles, I invest my time and expertise in nurturing the next generation of data professionals. As a Data Science Mentor at Edureka, I have guided countless learners, developing comprehensive training materials and conducting live webinars on Python, machine learning, and more. I am a firm believer in lifelong learning and have enriched my knowledge and skills through various educational pursuits and professional certifications. In 2015, I completed a Certificate in Business Analytics from the esteemed Indian School of Business and since then I've acquired valuable credentials, including Databricks certifications for Apache Spark and multiple Azure certifications in the field of data engineering. My journey in the data field is a blend of continuous exploration, knowledge sharing, and leadership. I thrive on challenges and enjoy collaborating with others who are passionate about leveraging data to create innovative solutions. If you're one of them, feel free to connect! Let's explore the thrilling world of data together.

Location

Bengaluru

AI stack

claude code

gemini

Work experience

Principal Data Science Manager at Bajaj Finserv Health, Nov 2022 - Present · 3 yrs 10 mos, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Sr. Lead Data Scientist at Bajaj Finserv Health, Nov 2021 - Oct 2022 · 1 yr, Pune, Maharashtra, India

Lead Data Scientist at Bajaj Finserv Health, Jan 2020 - Oct 2021 · 1 yr 10 mos, Pune, Maharashtra

Associate Vice President, Data Science at Barclays Investment Bank, Sep 2018 - Jan 2020 · 1 yr 5 mos, Pune, Maharashtra, India, Responsibilities ‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾ ► Research and development of new features in the product around DevOps analytics. ► Evangelizing the power of data in monitoring and analyzing the deployment pipelines. ► Extraction of data from various DevOps platforms like BitBucket, Checkmarx, Jira, Agile Central, Teamcity, Jenkins etc. ► Interviewing candidates, participating in internal knowledge sharing sessions, code reviews etc. Key Deliveries: ‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾ ► Delivered metadata driven and regular expression based auto mapping framework for deciphering relationships and mapping User stories -> Check-ins -> Repo -> CI/CD -> Nexus artefact repo -> docker container logs etc. by parsing the logs from each system throughout the pipeline. ► Developed and deployed various automations in Red Hat OpenShift platform. ► Developed several dashboards using Tableau for KPI tracking and benchmarking of various projects.

Data Science Mentor at Edureka, May 2018 - Dec 2020 · 2 yrs 8 mos, Pune, Maharashtra, India, Engagements: ‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾ ► Research and development of training materials, contents, tests and cases studies for various programs like Python, Machine learning, Spark, etc. ► Conducted live classes on the topics like Python, Spark, Machine Learning, R etc, ► Trained more than 40 batches each having average 65 learners with a peak batch of 115. ► Interviewer for premium PGP & masters programs in Cloud computing, AI, Data Science, etc. ► Subject matter expert for Python and Analytics. ► Conducted live webinars on the topics like python, predictive analytics etc.

Analytics Manager, R&D - Digital Innovations & Transformation at Bajaj Finserv, Oct 2016 - Sep 2018 · 2 yrs, Pune Area, India, Digital innovations delivered: ‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾ ► Clickstream analytics using open source framework (Piwik) which revolutionized the customer targeting via call center teams and resulted in ~50% growth in revenue for few businesses. ► Introduced the concept of RPA and developed and delivered several automations for multiple teams and verticals including finance, operations, tech support etc. using Python, Selenium, Excel and other open source frameworks . ► Facial recognition application using Microsoft Face API for real time customer identification in retail stores for self service experience via tablet kiosks. ► Delivered and deployed an end to end recommendation engine for e-commerce i.e. Bajaj Finserv EMI Store. Other responsibilities: ‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾ ► Vender and project management ► Technical documentations ► Training freshers and new joiners ► Attending and representing Bajaj Finance in various pan India tech and AI events, seminars conducted by AWS, Microsoft, Cypher etc.

Product Developer, R&D - Remedyforce at BMC Software, May 2015 - Aug 2016 · 1 yr 4 mos, Pune Area, India, Responsibilities: ‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾ ► Research and development of new features in the product. ► Salesforce development using batch Apex classes, Visualforce pages, triggers, email handlers etc. ► Developed a complex, regular expression rule based configurable product for error logs monitoring and segmentation using Python, email listeners and SFDC apex. ► Contributed in the optimization of CI/CD pipelines.

Education

Doctor of Business Administration, Customer Risk Score Modelling Approach for OPD Insurance Fraud Detection in India, Swiss School of Business and Management

Advanced Management Programme in Business Analytics (AMPBA / CBA), Data Science & Business Analytics, Indian School of Business