Otkrist Gupta

CTO

Boston, Massachusetts, United States17 yrs experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

Over 10 years of experience in machine learning.
Published multiple papers in prestigious journals.
Passionate about financial inclusion and social impact.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Fintech expert with a strong focus on machine learning and data science.

Contact

otkrist@gmail.com LinkedIn

Skills

Core Skills

Machine LearningData ScienceAlgorithmsInfrastructure Development

Other Skills

Algorithm DesignC++Computer GraphicsComputer ScienceComputer VisionDistributed SystemsHTMLImagingJava Enterprise EditionJava software developmentLinear AlgebraMathematicsProgrammingPythonPython (Programming Language)

About

As the VP of R&D at Lendbuzz, I lead a team of data scientists and engineers who develop innovative solutions for the auto lending industry. With over 10 years of experience in machine learning, computer science, and media lab research, I have a strong background in designing and implementing algorithms, models, and systems that leverage data to optimize business outcomes. I have also published multiple papers in prestigious journals and conferences, demonstrating my expertise and contribution to the field. My mission is to use my skills and knowledge to create positive social impact and financial inclusion for underserved communities. I am passionate about collaborating with diverse and talented people who share the same vision and values as Lendbuzz. Together, we strive to deliver excellence, innovation, and customer satisfaction.

Experience

Lendbuzz

2 roles

Vice President of Machine Learning

Promoted

Jun 2018 – Present · 7 yrs 9 mos

Machine LearningData ScienceAlgorithmsSoftware Development

Vice President of Data Science

Jun 2018 – Jul 2021 · 3 yrs 1 mo

Mit media lab

Research Assistant

Sep 2014 – May 2018 · 3 yrs 8 mos · Greater Boston

Google

Software Engineer

May 2013 – Sep 2014 · 1 yr 4 mos · Mountain View, California

Software Developer

Jun 2012 – May 2013 · 11 mos · Mountain View, CA

Pursuing exciting projects and goals for LinkedIn recruiter backend.

Mit

Research Assistant

Aug 2010 – Jun 2012 · 1 yr 10 mos · Greater Boston

Working on capture imaging and visualization of light transmission using femtosecond light source and pico second imager. Gave the mathematical proof of existence and uniqueness of solution for around the corner 3D shape problem. Invented algorithm for around the corner 3d imaging using time of arrival data of photons (patent submitted). Publication in Nature Communication (2012), Optics Express (2013) and thesis topic.

Tower research capital llc

Infrastructure Developer

Jul 2009 – Aug 2010 · 1 yr 1 mo

Developed trading, market data acquisition infrastructure for trading on LSE, NYSE Euronext (Netherlands), EUREX (Switzerland), BATS, LME (London Metal), SIBE (Spain), and other notable exchanges. All programming was done in C++
Designed and developed using python, a web based risk management GUI to control risk limits for trading
Developed a library of scripts to track positions, check database integrity, send alerts, and debug server messages

C++PythonInfrastructure Development

Yahoo!

Summer Intern

Mar 2008 – Jul 2008 · 4 mos · India

Automated re-annotation of web pages after html structure modifications using dynamic programming based techniques
Developed a robust mechanism for annotation transfer across two different DOMs between web pages
Virtual Reality Applications Research Team (VIRART), University of Nottingham
(May 2007-July 2007)
Member of "Virtual Klub" project team which aimed at developing software aids to impart music education to children
Developed a software package in Java which provides interactive 3D environment with attachable music themes
Performed regular interaction with school children and user studies to make software aids more user friendly
Academic Projects
Recovering 3D shape Around a Corner using Ultra -Fast Time-of-Flight Imaging

University of nottingham

Summer Training and Exchange Student

May 2007 – Jul 2007 · 2 mos

Worked on software to impart music education to kids. Project included 3d visualization of music, direct interaction and user studies for improvement.