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Vikulp S.

Director of Engineering

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India17 yrs 8 mos experience
Highly StableAI ML Practitioner

Key Highlights

  • 16+ years of experience in data analytics and AI.
  • Published a US patent and won multiple global awards.
  • Hands-on expert in ML/AI solutions for BFSI sector.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a data analytics and AI expert in the BFSI and retail sectors.

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Skills

Core Skills

Ai/mlGenerative AiData Science ConsultingRetail AnalyticsMachine LearningData Science

Other Skills

AI techniquesAdvanced analyticsAerospaceCPG IndustryChange ManagementConvolutional Neural NetworksCross-functional team leadershipCustomer Relationship Management (CRM)Cutting-edge technologiesDFSSData AnalysisData CleaningData MiningData science projectsDeep Learning

About

As a Consulting Partner at Tata Consultancy Services, I leverage my 16+ years of experience in data analytics, machine learning, and AI to deliver business value and transformation for global clients in the BFSI sector. I am a hands-on subject matter expert and a solution architect, who can bridge the gap between technology and business, and design and implement cutting-edge ML/AI solutions using multi-cloud and hybrid cloud platforms. I have a strong track record of leading data consumption teams, providing data science consulting to senior leadership, and driving growth and innovation in the retail and CPG domains. I have also been selected for prestigious leadership programs with INSEAD and TCS, published a US patent, won a GE innovation challenge, and received multiple global awards for my contributions. I am passionate about learning new technologies, solving complex problems, and creating value for my customers and stakeholders. Technology Stack : Programming (Python, PySpark, R, SQL, PyTorch, Karas etc.) , GenAI (llama2, gpt3.5, HuggingFace, Llamaindex, LangChain, chroma), MLOps (Azure DevOps, Azure Machine learning, Azure complete stack, GCP complete stack), Graph DB - neo4j Algorithms : Advanced statistics, probability, ML Algorithms, NLP, Deep learning, Transformers, Autoencoders, Autoregressors, Encoder-Decoder architecture, GAN, RNN, CNN, Reinforcement learning, Knowledge graphs, Responsible AI, Generative AI , Guradrails Industry Sectors : Banking (Retail/Business - 3+ Years), Risk (Credit/Market/Fraud/AML - 1+ Years), Capital Markets (Derivatives, Securities, Algorithmic Trading - 3+ Years), Insurance (1+ year), Financial Services/FinTech (3+ years), Retail/CPG (4+ Years), Manufacturing/Aviation/Airlines (10+ Years)

Experience

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Director - AI/ML/GenAI Products and Platforms

Mar 2025Present · 1 yr · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

  • Risk and fraud solutions, real time inferencing systems, AI in payments (card, CNP, token provisioning, peer to peer) and fintech, AI for merchant solutions, Generative AI for productivity and automation across journey, ML/ AI models real time monitoring and observability
AI/MLGenerative AIReal-time inferencing systemsFraud solutions

Tata consultancy services

4 roles

Consulting Partner (Data Science and AI) - Banking, Financial Services and Insurance

Mar 2022Mar 2025 · 3 yrs

Program Manager (Machine Learning, AI) - Retail & CPG (Analytics and Insights Unit)

Promoted

Apr 2020Mar 2022 · 1 yr 11 mos

  • Leading data consumption (comprised of advanced analytics, ML, AI) solutions and consulting team for Retail analytics and insights unit in Tata Consultancy Services. Providing business benefits-driven data science consulting to the senior leadership of various retailers in the US, Europe, and APAC region.
  • The current role covers data science-driven solutions for a complete retail ecosystem i.e. Marketing, Omni Channel Supply Chain, Finance, Customer, Sales, Merchandising, Operations, ECommerce, and HR analytics.
  • The current role requires to be on top of technology trends, and how these trends can be used to provide business benefits to customers. Regularly capture those trends to identify advanced analytics solutions and lead the cross-functional teams to develop niche solutions for a variety of Retail business problems.
Data science consultingAdvanced analyticsRetail analyticsCross-functional team leadership

Senior Manager (Machine Learning) - Retail and CPG (Analytics and Insights unit)

Jan 2019Apr 2020 · 1 yr 3 mos

  • Leading machine learning solutions development using cutting edge technologies to provide solutions to various retailers across Globe.
Machine learning solutionsCutting-edge technologiesMachine learning

Manager (Machine Learning) - Manufacturing, ERU, Healthcare (Analytics and Insights unit)

Nov 2017Dec 2018 · 1 yr 1 mo

  • Part of the Analytics and Insights team in TCS Analytics and Insights (A&I) unit responsible for manufacturing, oil and gas, life sciences, power, aviation, and automotive fleet management clients. My roles and responsibilities include :
  • 1. Providing technical solutions for clients' business problems using statistical, machine learning, and artificial intelligence techniques. Responsible for providing subject matter expertise to the delivery teams during the execution of machine learning/analytics projects.
  • 2. Developing new solutions using emerging technologies i.e. Deep Learning, NLP, NLU, Image Processing, Blockchain, etc. Hands-on development expertise on these solutions using Python, R.
  • 3. Showcasing A&I technical solutions to leadership teams of various clients including their CXO's. Presenting strategic ideas, for the digital transformation of the clients using emerging technologies, to TCS leadership by incorporating business 4.0 framework.
  • 4. Technical reviewer for A&I hiring team, regularly conducting technical interviews for pan India and US open positions. Developed various tests and case studies for the TCS iON platform for analytics hiring and certifications. Conducting technical sessions on analytics algorithms for a broader internal TCS audience.
Statistical techniquesMachine learningAI techniques

Ge aviation

2 roles

GE Expert Engineer @ Strategic Customer Location

Apr 2016Aug 2016 · 4 mos

  • I was deployed at customer location in an unique assignment. Major part of the assignment was to bring value for our customer using GE Product usage data and customer internal data.

Advanced Lead - Fleet Management (Data Analytics)

Jul 2008Nov 2017 · 9 yrs 4 mos

  • In my recent role with GE Aviation worked on a variety of data science projects.
  • 1. Developed a Convolutional Neural Network-based architecture (in Tensorflow) to rank distress in the field hardware.
  • 2. Provided proof of concept of continuous machine learning for aviation data analytics projects. The machine learning model will update in real-time with the new data.
  • 3. Provided an MRO network Turn Around Time reduction solution using statistics, data science, data visualization, and machine learning techniques.
  • 4. Worked on-field issues using structured and unstructured product/customer data. Developed predictive/preventive maintenance solutions for the same.
Data science projectsConvolutional Neural NetworksPredictive maintenance solutionsData science

Education

Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur

M. Tech — Computational Mechanics with Major in Optimization

Jan 2006Jan 2008

UPTU Lucknow

B.Tech

Jan 2002Jan 2006

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