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title: "Vikas Kumar Rana - Director Data Science & Customer Analytics in Gurgaon | Tal"
description: "Meet Vikas Kumar Rana, Director Data Science and Analytics | 2+ AI patents | IIM C | Ex Data Science Leader @ Accenture Strategy & Consulting | Yatra.com, Dell, CSC | Google Cloud & AWS Cloud Certified based in Gurgaon. AI stack includes codex, opencode, and claudecode."
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# Vikas Kumar Rana on Tal

## Headline

Director Data Science and Analytics \| 2\+ AI patents \| IIM C \| Ex Data Science Leader @ Accenture Strategy & Consulting \| Yatra\.com, Dell, CSC \| Google Cloud & AWS Cloud Certified

## About

I am a Director\-level Data Science & AI leader with 15\+ years of experience architecting and delivering enterprise\-scale analytics, AI, and ML products across Mar Tech , Travel Tech, HR/People Analytics, Banking, Telecom, and Technology industries\. My work focuses on turning complex data ecosystems into measurable business impact—driving personalization, revenue growth, operational efficiency, and automated decision\-making at scale\. I currently lead Analytics & Insights at Rategain, where I oversee the design and deployment of advanced BI platforms, ML\-driven personalization systems, and large\-scale data engineering pipelines\. My teams work extensively across GCP \(BigQuery, Dataflow, Dataproc, GKE, Vertex AI\), Databricks, Looker, and modern ML frameworks to build production\-grade AI solutions processing terabytes of data daily\. Previously at Accenture, I directed 25\-35 cross\-functional data science and engineering professionals, delivering Analytics solutions for North America clients and shaping new AI offerings with a $25\-$30M\+ sales impact\. I also owned the development of multiple multi\-tenant analytics products used by 100\+ global clients and partnered with consulting, research, and product teams to drive innovation\. Across roles, I’ve built and scaled high\-performing teams, delivered multiple enterprise\-grade products end\-to\-end, and contributed to innovation with 2 patents \(1 granted in the US\)\. Earlier, at Yatra\.com, I scaled the data science team from 5 to 33\+, delivering high\-impact pricing, forecasting, and recommendation systems that optimized spend across 150K\+ hotels\. Technical Expertise: Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Optimization, Predictive Analytics Generative AI, LLMs, NLP/NLU, Responsible AI Python, SQL, PySpark, PyTorch, R, SAS GCP \(BigQuery, Vertex AI, Looker, Dataflow\), AWS, Azure, Databricks Data Engineering, ETL/ELT, Cloud Architecture People Analytics, Workforce Planning, HRIS Integrations \(Workday, SAP SF\) BI & Visualization \(Power BI, Tableau\) Certifications: Google Cloud Professional Data Engineer AWS Cloud Practitioner Awards & Recognition: • Accenture Global Data Science Quarterly Champion • NASSCOM Analytics Challenge Winner • Yatra Technocrat Hackathon Winner • Top 12% Rank in multiple global Kaggle competitions I am passionate about building future\-ready AI organizations, shaping AI strategy, and delivering analytics products that create lasting business value\. Always open to connecting around AI, People Analytics, Customer Analytics, and next\-generation data platforms\.

## Location

Gurgaon

## AI stack

codex

opencode

claudecode

## Work experience

Director Data Science & Customer Analytics at RateGain, Jun 2025 \- Present · 1 yr 3 mos, \- Leading Global Analytics & Insights Team to build core offerings around BI solutions, Build Customer ML Models, Personalized Reporting for global Clients\. Build Relevant POC's to test them before scaling it ahead\. \- Utilizing G Cloud enabled services like GCS, BigQuery, Data Flow, Data Proc, Looker, Vertex AI , Kubernetes Engine to build key AI solutions and analyze the TB's of data\. \- Utilizing Databricks for big data analytics, machine learning and data engineering tasks\. Utilizing Databricks notebooks and SQL analytics to power up BI along with AutoML services to automate machine learning pipelines\. \- Partner with Product management, Product development, Sales, Marketing, Customer Success etc teams in agile delivery model to take care of organizations prioritized offerings rollouts\.

Data Science Senior Manager at Accenture, Nov 2022 \- Jun 2025 · 2 yrs 8 mos, Gurugram, Haryana, India, As a People Analytics leader , I specialize in converting complex client challenges into impactful, data\-driven solutions\. I lead the entire project lifecycle—from deal origination and solution design to client demos, deployment, and final delivery—ensuring alignment with business goals and RFP specifications\. My role involves building strong client relationships, understanding their unique needs, and crafting scalable, AI\-driven analytics strategies tailored to deliver measurable outcomes\. I bring deep expertise in advanced analytics, machine learning, and solution architecture, along with a strong track record of managing cross\-functional teams and offshore delivery units\. My leadership has consistently driven successful project execution, improved client satisfaction, and enabled revenue growth through innovative and value\-oriented analytics solutions\.

Data Science Manager at Accenture, Aug 2019 \- Nov 2022 · 3 yrs 4 mos, Gurugram, Haryana, India, As Data Science Manager , I led the end\-to\-end development of Accenture’s New Workforce Solutions 2\.0, a multi\-tenant PaaS web framework designed to enable organizations to simulate dynamic workforce strategies across reskilling, cost optimization, and digital transformation\. Spearheaded the design and deployment of AI\-driven modules including automation, augmentation algorithms, and adaptive systems to support strategic workforce planning and value realization\. Successfully filed multiple patents for proprietary algorithm development\. Built and scaled Skills\.AI, a robust platform supporting individual and corporate learning journeys\. Key contributions included developing a comprehensive skill ontology across 14\+ domains covering over 20 million skill relationships, and implementing skill/role normalization modules aligned with global job competency standards\. Designed and deployed forecasting models for skill demand, API integrations, and a Candidate Matchmaking Engine using custom NER\-based CV parsers and non\-linear optimization techniques to improve hiring outcomes\. Oversaw the complete architecture, UI/UX approval cycles, and deployment using technologies such as Python, AWS SageMaker, Redshift, Docker, and Power BI\.

Lead Data Scientist at Yatra Online Pvt Ltd, Nov 2018 \- Aug 2019 · 10 mos, Gurugram, Haryana, India, Led data science initiatives for Yatra by developing intelligent systems to optimize pricing, personalization, and customer engagement across hotel and flight booking platforms\. Key contributions included building a real\-time Dynamic Discounting Framework powered by machine learning and non\-linear optimization, significantly improving user retention and gross transaction value \(GTV\) while reducing the overall discount percentage\. Oversaw the end\-to\-end development of hotel recommendation engines, flight fare prediction models, and chatbot solutions, directly enhancing user experience and operational efficiency\. Directed a wide range of projects including churn modeling for high\-value customers, cross\-sell optimization for flights and hotels, and automated training pipelines for booking models\. Pioneered image ranking solutions to improve hotel content quality using computer vision, and applied social media analytics to optimize holiday campaign performance\. Managed full\-stack ML implementation using Python, AWS, Redshift, Docker, deep learning frameworks, and optimization tools like Baron and genetic algorithms, demonstrating strong leadership in scalable, high\-impact analytics deployment\.

Senior Data Scientist at Yatra Online Pvt Ltd, Nov 2016 \- Oct 2018 · 2 yrs, Gurugram, Haryana, India, Led advanced optimization initiatives for hotel discounting using MILP, MIQP, and Genetic Algorithms\. Applied deep learning for image processing to enhance hotel visuals by transforming low\-resolution images into high\-resolution assets and automating image curation\. Developed object detection models to auto\-tag hotel features, improving metadata quality and discoverability\. Built predictive models to estimate hotel bookings and room nights, and implemented time series forecasting to project visitor traffic on hotel pages\. Conducted text mining on social media campaigns to extract insights and drive engagement\. Designed and deployed cross\-sell and recommender systems to improve customer conversion and business growth\.

Data Analyst at Dell, Mar 2013 \- Dec 2015 · 2 yrs 10 mos, Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India, Led and executed advanced analytics initiatives aimed at transforming business processes for clients in the banking and telecom sectors\. Demonstrated the strategic value of analytics to drive new business opportunities by showcasing impactful use cases\. Played a key role in defining the analytics roadmap, aligning data science projects with broader business goals\. Managed the full data science lifecycle including data acquisition, cleaning, validation, and exploratory analysis\. Applied advanced techniques across data mining, text and speech analytics, natural language processing \(NLP\), and social media analytics to uncover actionable insights\. Oversaw model selection, training, validation, and deployment using tools like R, SPSS Modeler, and machine learning platforms, delivering measurable business impact\.

Engineer Technology Analyst at CSC, Jul 2012 \- Mar 2013 · 9 mos, Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India, Applied advanced statistical and data mining techniques across multiple client projects, with a strong focus on knowledge sharing, client enablement, and solution robustness\. Delivered hands\-on training and expert guidance on statistical modeling, ensuring effective understanding and adoption of analytics among stakeholders\. Developed domain\-specific case studies and analytical frameworks tailored to diverse client needs\. Implemented end\-to\-end analytics solutions following the CRISP\-DM methodology, leveraging techniques such as regression \(multiple, stepwise, logistic\), ANOVA, time series analysis, survival models, Cox regression, PCA, and factor analysis\. Used machine learning and data mining methods including decision trees \(C&RT, CHAID\), clustering, neural networks, and association rule mining\. Enabled production deployment of models through PMML standards and tools like STATISTICA, delivering scalable and interpretable analytics solutions\.

Associate Software engineer at CSC, Jul 2010 \- Jul 2012 · 2 yrs 1 mo, Noida, 🚀 Key Statistical Knowledge used in Projects: 📊 Demonstration & Training of various statistical & data mining techniques 💬 Solving Customer queries on various statistical and data mining methods 📚 Case study development for different domains and clients 📈 Proper understanding and implementation of Analysis as per CRISP\-DM 📊 Statistical Techniques: T\-tests, ANOVA, Regression \(Multiple, Stepwise, Logistic\), Time Series, Survival Analysis, Cox Proportional Hazard Models, Factor Analysis, Principal Component Analysis ⛏️ Data Mining Techniques: Decision Trees \(C&RT, CHAID\), Cluster Analysis, Neural Networks, Association Rule Mining, PMML deployments of DM models 📊 STATISTICA \(StatSoft Inc\. Proprietary Product\) Scorecard

## Education

Post Graduation, Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta

Data science, Praxis Business School

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