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Vikash K.

Principal Data Scientist @Alcon (LLM,Agentic AI, Generative AI, Data Science)

Bengaluru

14+ years of work experience

Alcon
Aug 20251 yr 2 mosPresent

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Principal Data Scientist Leading end-to-end development of enterprise AI solutions—from requirement gathering and architecture design through full-stack implementation and cloud deployment—delivering measurable business impact across the organization. KEY PROJECTS & ACHIEVEMENTS: Enterprise AI Chatbot Platform | Multi-LLM Integration - Architected and deployed internal chatbot platform integrating OpenAI GPT-4, Anthropic Claude, and Google Gemini APIs - Built full-stack solution: React/Next.js frontend + FastAPI backend + Kubernetes deployment - Implemented RAG pipeline with Qdrant vector database for context-aware conversations - Integrated Guardrails AI for PII detection, content filtering, and hallucination prevention - Technologies: Python, FastAPI, React, OpenAI API, Claude API, Gemini, Qdrant, AWS AI-Powered Knowledge Management System | Lens Manufacturing - Developed RAG-based Q&A system over 10+ years of historical lens manufacturing data - Built semantic search with vector embeddings enabling instant parameter recommendations - Achieved 40% reduction in new lens design cycle time through intelligent insights - Designed full-stack interface: Figma prototypes → React dashboard → FastAPI backend - Technologies: Python, FastAPI, React, LangChain, Guardrails AI, OpenSearch, Vector Embeddings, Azure 💼 CORE RESPONSIBILITIES: ✓ Full product lifecycle ownership: PRD creation → POC development → production deployment ✓ Architecture design using Erasor.io & Draw.io for system diagrams and technical documentation ✓ UI/UX design in Figma with UX Pilot AI optimization ✓ Microservices architecture with Docker containerization and AWS ECS ✓ CI/CD pipeline implementation and comprehensive testing (unit, integration, load testing) Skills: Large Language Models (LLM) • Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) • Agentic AI • FastAPI • React.js • Next.js • Docker • • AWS Bedrock • Azure OpenAI • Guardrails AI • Vector Databases • Computer Vision • Full-Stack Development
Merck Group
Aug 20223 yrs 1 moAug 2025

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

As a Senior Data Scientist at Merck India, I am working on innovative projects using LLMs, Generative AI, and machine learning. I’ve developed sales suggestion generation for healthcare professionals, leveraging tools like OpenAI, Titan, AWS, and Python. My responsibilities include creating and automating pipelines, analyzing data with clustering techniques, and improving query accuracy through retrieval-augmented generation.
Wipro
Jun 20211 yr 3 mosAug 2022

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Working on ML & IOT based predictive model project for Oil & Gas,Energy and Manufacturing Industries. It was based on Rapidminor platforms.
UltraTech Cement
Feb 20192 yrs 5 mosJun 2021

UltraTech Cement Ltd.(Unit-Balaji cement works,A.P.)

Looking after CAPEX related project for performance enhancement and speedy delivery of project. Done with all the project planning and material procuremnet related to capex specially AFR,Auto Weigh Bridge,VFDs ,Coal feeder etc.Along with that Opted Data Science project on plant performance activity. Using Machine learning algorithms and python programming language. Exploring more business use cases to get more hands on experience related to Data Science.
UltraTech Cement
Jun 20171 yr 9 mosFeb 2019

Manawar,Dhar,M.P

Worked as a senior project Engineer for a green field project. Planning , procurement and Execution of projects were my working area.Along with that looking after Control and Automation section along with field instruments and Varibale Frequency Drives.
UltraTech Cement
Dec 20151 yr 7 mosJun 2017

Patna,Bihar

UltraTech Cement Ltd.
Aug 20123 y 4 moDec 2015

Gulbarga,Karnataka

DCS PLC and field instrumentation engineer.

Vikash’s AI Stack

claude code
claude code
elevenlabs
elevenlabs
gemini
gemini
github copilot
github copilot
langfuse
langfuse
langgraph
langgraph

Education

Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani

M.Tech, Data Science

Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani

20212 yrs2023
Visvesvaraya Technological University

Bachelor of Engineering - BE, Electrinics and Communication Engineering

Visvesvaraya Technological University

20084 yrs2012

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Headline

Principal Data Scientist @Alcon (LLM,Agentic AI, Generative AI, Data Science)

About

Principal Data Scientist with extensive experience in AI/ML, Generative AI, RAG, Agentic AI, MLOps, and cloud-based AI solution development. Currently leading and delivering enterprise-scale AI initiatives across knowledge management, scientific literature review, report generation, document translation, and formulation intelligence. Experienced in taking AI products from ideation through architecture, development, deployment, and business adoption while collaborating with cross-functional global teams. With extensive experience in Data Science, GenAI, and Artificial Intelligence, I deliver impactful solutions across multiple industries, including: Healthcare: Transforming Patient Care with Data-Driven Insights Manufacturing: Revolutionizing Operations with Industry 4.0 Oil & Gas: Unlocking Revenue Growth through Digital Excellence Contact Lens Design: Innovating Vision Care with AI-Powered Solutions

Location

Bengaluru

AI stack

claude code

elevenlabs

gemini

github copilot

langfuse

langgraph

Work experience

Principal Data Scientist at Alcon, Aug 2025 - Present · 1 yr 2 mos, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, Principal Data Scientist Leading end-to-end development of enterprise AI solutions—from requirement gathering and architecture design through full-stack implementation and cloud deployment—delivering measurable business impact across the organization. KEY PROJECTS & ACHIEVEMENTS: Enterprise AI Chatbot Platform | Multi-LLM Integration - Architected and deployed internal chatbot platform integrating OpenAI GPT-4, Anthropic Claude, and Google Gemini APIs - Built full-stack solution: React/Next.js frontend + FastAPI backend + Kubernetes deployment - Implemented RAG pipeline with Qdrant vector database for context-aware conversations - Integrated Guardrails AI for PII detection, content filtering, and hallucination prevention - Technologies: Python, FastAPI, React, OpenAI API, Claude API, Gemini, Qdrant, AWS AI-Powered Knowledge Management System | Lens Manufacturing - Developed RAG-based Q&A system over 10+ years of historical lens manufacturing data - Built semantic search with vector embeddings enabling instant parameter recommendations - Achieved 40% reduction in new lens design cycle time through intelligent insights - Designed full-stack interface: Figma prototypes → React dashboard → FastAPI backend - Technologies: Python, FastAPI, React, LangChain, Guardrails AI, OpenSearch, Vector Embeddings, Azure 💼 CORE RESPONSIBILITIES: ✓ Full product lifecycle ownership: PRD creation → POC development → production deployment ✓ Architecture design using Erasor.io & Draw.io for system diagrams and technical documentation ✓ UI/UX design in Figma with UX Pilot AI optimization ✓ Microservices architecture with Docker containerization and AWS ECS ✓ CI/CD pipeline implementation and comprehensive testing (unit, integration, load testing) Skills: Large Language Models (LLM) • Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) • Agentic AI • FastAPI • React.js • Next.js • Docker • • AWS Bedrock • Azure OpenAI • Guardrails AI • Vector Databases • Computer Vision • Full-Stack Development

Senior Data Scientist (AI/ML) at Merck Group, Aug 2022 - Aug 2025 · 3 yrs 1 mo, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, As a Senior Data Scientist at Merck India, I am working on innovative projects using LLMs, Generative AI, and machine learning. I’ve developed sales suggestion generation for healthcare professionals, leveraging tools like OpenAI, Titan, AWS, and Python. My responsibilities include creating and automating pipelines, analyzing data with clustering techniques, and improving query accuracy through retrieval-augmented generation.

Data Scientist at Wipro, Jun 2021 - Aug 2022 · 1 yr 3 mos, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, Working on ML & IOT based predictive model project for Oil & Gas,Energy and Manufacturing Industries. It was based on Rapidminor platforms.

Assistant Manager at UltraTech Cement, Feb 2019 - Jun 2021 · 2 yrs 5 mos, UltraTech Cement Ltd.(Unit-Balaji cement works,A.P.), Looking after CAPEX related project for performance enhancement and speedy delivery of project. Done with all the project planning and material procuremnet related to capex specially AFR,Auto Weigh Bridge,VFDs ,Coal feeder etc.Along with that Opted Data Science project on plant performance activity. Using Machine learning algorithms and python programming language. Exploring more business use cases to get more hands on experience related to Data Science.

Senior Project Engineer at UltraTech Cement, Jun 2017 - Feb 2019 · 1 yr 9 mos, Manawar,Dhar,M.P, Worked as a senior project Engineer for a green field project. Planning , procurement and Execution of projects were my working area.Along with that looking after Control and Automation section along with field instruments and Varibale Frequency Drives.

Senior Project Engineer at UltraTech Cement, Dec 2015 - Jun 2017 · 1 yr 7 mos, Patna,Bihar

Instrumentation Engineer at UltraTech Cement Ltd., Aug 2012 - Dec 2015 · 3 y 4 mo, Gulbarga,Karnataka, DCS PLC and field instrumentation engineer.

Education

M.Tech, Data Science, Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani

Bachelor of Engineering - BE, Electrinics and Communication Engineering, Visvesvaraya Technological University