Nishant Chandra, Ph.D. — CTO
• Hands on leader with eighteen years of global experience in data science, product development, strategy, and R&D. • Books, patents and publications in predictive analytics, data and text mining, speech and natural language. • Center head of science team at a fortune 30 company and managed large cross-geo teams. • Successful startup and VC experience including raising $4 million dollars for Lessac Technologies. • Internationally represented India in the world puzzle championship at Stamford (CT), USA. • Recognized as top 10 data scientist in India by analytics India magazine. • Classified as an outstanding researcher by the department of homeland security, government of USA.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Data Science and AI leader with extensive experience in SaaS and Tech Startups.
Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Experience: 22 yrs 1 mo
Skills
- Genai
- Technical Leadership
- Machine Learning
- Data Science
- Leadership
- Team Management
- Startup Funding
Career Highlights
- 18 years of global experience in data science and product development.
- Raised $4 million for innovative startup solutions.
- Recognized as a top data scientist in India.
Work Experience
Microsoft
Industry Copilot Leader & Head (4 yrs)
Visa
Head Merchant Data and AI Platform (Sr. Director) (3 yrs 7 mos)
AIG
Head of Science in India (1 yr 5 mos)
Data Science Leader (1 yr 1 mo)
[24]7.ai
Director of Innovation Labs (3 yrs)
Lessac Technologies Inc.
Chief Enginer (9 yrs)
Education
Ph.D. (AI at Mississippi State University
MS (NLP at Temple University
at BIT
