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Saikiran Vajrapu

Product Manager

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India16 yrs 9 mos experience
Most Likely To SwitchAI ML Practitioner

Key Highlights

  • Led AI transformations in enterprise-grade platforms.
  • Scaled data science products driving significant PnL improvements.
  • Expert in Generative AI and NLP applications.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Data Science Leader specializing in AI/ML solutions for B2C industries.

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Skills

Core Skills

Generative AiMachine LearningMathematicsStatisticsDeep Learning

Other Skills

Natural Language Processing (NLP)Classical Machine LearningPython (Programming Language)Strategic ThinkingNLPBusiness InsightsInsight GenerationBusiness AnalysisBusiness AnalyticsData MiningMarketing AnalyticsBankingBusiness IntelligenceProduct Lifecycle ManagementSAP

About

Applied AI/ML Leader with 15+ years of experience architecting and scaling enterprise-grade AI/ML platforms. Proven success in enabling AI transformations through ML/AI innovation, GenAI/LLM adoption, and team leadership. Expertise spans across Classical Structured ML, Deep Learning, Recommendation Systems, Multi Arm Bandits, NLP, Finetuning LMs/LLMs/SLMs, Domain specific Foundation Modelling, Deployment at Scale in B2C companies. Have scaled Data Science Products from 0 to 1 driving multiple X improvements in Product PnL. Adept at translating complex AI initiatives into measurable business outcomes across cross-functional global teams. Key Areas of Focus: Data Science Team Leadership, Applied AI, search, ranking, user personalization, dynamic pricing, Finetuning SLMs, NLP, NER, Generative AI Applications, Language Models, Embedding Training, Multi Arm Bandits, Deep Learning, Anomaly Detection, Time Series Forecasting, ML for PnL Optimization, ML in Production.

Experience

Makemytrip

2 roles

Associate Director - Data Science

Promoted

Jan 2024Present · 2 yrs 2 mos

  • Currently leading Data Science for MakeMyTrip Commons team comprising rockstar Applied Data Scientists and ML Engineers.
  • Leading the Data science charter for Gen AI (NLP/SLM/LLMs) - Finetuning/Hosting and Grounds (Rails/Cabs/Bus) Line of Business.
  • Created and Scaled DS products like Trip Guarantee, Seat Availability for Rails from 0 to 1 that directly impact the PnL of the Business. Built patent worthy features (filing in progress).
  • Areas of Work:
  • Gen AI Conversational Systems, NER/Intent Detection, Entity Linking, IR systems, Representation Learning, User Modelling, Recommendation Systems, Ranking, Classification, Reinforcement Learning, Forecasting
Generative AIMachine LearningNatural Language Processing (NLP)Deep LearningClassical Machine LearningPython (Programming Language)+1

Senior Principal Data Scientist

May 2022Feb 2024 · 1 yr 9 mos

MathematicsStatisticsStrategic ThinkingBusiness InsightsInsight Generation

Sap labs india

Senior Data Scientist, Cloud Application Life Cycle Management

Jul 2020May 2022 · 1 yr 10 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

  • #Time Series #Anomaly Detection #Deep Learning
  • Semi-Supervised/Unsupervised Multivariate Time Series Anomaly Detection and Diagnosis
  • Identification of root cause alerts using Temporal Causal Discovery Models
MathematicsStatisticsStrategic ThinkingBusiness InsightsInsight Generation

Sap ariba

2 roles

Data Scientist, Intelligent Spend Management

Apr 2019Jul 2020 · 1 yr 3 mos

  • #NLP #Predictive Analytics #Advanced Analytics
  • Customer Churn
  • Customer Adoption Scoring
  • Semantic Search
  • Credit Scoring
  • Spend forecasting
  • Chatbot for Customer Insights
MathematicsStatisticsStrategic ThinkingBusiness InsightsInsight Generation

Data Scientist - Customer Insights

Apr 2016Mar 2019 · 2 yrs 11 mos

  • Ariba is the largest business trading network connecting buyers and suppliers across the world.
MathematicsStatisticsBusiness InsightsInsight Generation

Edgeverve

Senior Member - Planning and Systems

Oct 2015Apr 2016 · 6 mos · Greater Bengaluru Area

  • EdgeVerve Systems, a wholly owned subsidiary of Infosys, develops innovative software products and offers them on-premise or as cloud-hosted business platforms.
Business InsightsInsight Generation

Netapp

Product Analytics Manager

Apr 2012Oct 2015 · 3 yrs 6 mos · Bangalore

  • My role involves
  • 1) Conducting deep-dive exploratory analysis on large sets of transactional data from multiple data sources, synthesize and then present to Product Managers (PMs) at a high-level in a clean and simple manner
  • 2) Providing key insights and recommendations to PMs through important analyses like Contribution Margin Analysis, New Product Introduction Impact analysis, Metrics Distribution Analysis, Product Drag Analysis using visualization and statistical techniques
  • 3) Identifying business analysis/reporting needs across Product Life Cycle, and assist in developing Business Requirements Document
  • 4) Developing in-depth statistical analyses of customer usage to help the PMs better understand how customers use NetApp products and make recommendations to improve and identify business opportunities
  • 5) Acting as a Subject Matter Expert and partner with PMs to identify business analysis needs across product life cycle
  • 6) Developing key business reports and dashboards for top Execs on weekly, monthly and quarterly cadence using SQL, Excel, Tableau
  • 7) Playing a lead role in automation and standardization of reporting processes across FAS Systems group
  • Key Achievements
  • 1) Received “Spot Award” for implementing automation projects: Achieved savings of ~ 80% man-hours p.w.
  • 2) Recognized by top management for creating efficient data models and reports that proved to be useful for deriving key insights
  • 3) Awarded for contribution and participation in building awareness of business metrics across the FAS systems Group
StatisticsBusiness InsightsInsight Generation

Procter & gamble

Autumn Intern at IDS

Sep 2011Nov 2011 · 2 mos · Mumbai Metropolitan Region

  • Project: Process Improvement in Business Sufficiency using Lean Six Sigma
  • 1) Developed a Lean Framework for driving process improvements in Business Sufficiency service line of Business Process Services
  • 2) Conducted ‘AS-IS’ process analysis using Value Stream Mapping and Time and Motion Study to identify the existing process wastes
  • 3) Liaised with external partners for pilot implementation of lean framework using Transformation, Implementation & Kaizen
  • 4) Proposed ‘TO-BE’ process with potential benefits of over 50% in process cycle time and efficiency across the entire service chain

Sp jain institute of management & research (spjimr)

Placement Coordinator

Apr 2011Mar 2012 · 11 mos

  • Successful in building & strengthening relationships with 8 organizations. Facilitated building of industry partnerships with academia by arranging guest lectures, workshops and live projects

Samatol foundation

Summer Intern

Mar 2011May 2011 · 2 mos · Mumbai Metropolitan Region

  • Project Scope: Design and Implementation of a business model for sustainable growth of the NGO
  • 1) Proposed 3 different avenues for fund raising and improving visibility: Joy of India Giving Week, Give India, Online Marketing
  • 2) Conceptualized and presented proposals to Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) sponsored NGO, Yuvaparivartan for generating funds
  • 3) Facilitated tie-up process with NGOs for providing vocational training to run-away children who couldn’t be placed back in their homes
  • 4) Impact: Established strategic tie up with M&M sponsored NGO for vocational training of children above 16 years of age: 12 children of Samatol are being provided with vocational training ensuring a sustainable living for their future. Work covered in Times of India

Tata steel

Manager, IT - Tata Steel Europe Integration, Global IT Services

Jul 2008Jun 2010 · 1 yr 11 mos

  • 1) Was responsible for MIS development and system integration for Tata Steel Europe and India operations.
  • 2) Member, Core team for design, development & implementation of group synergy projects for Tata Steel Group.
  • Responsible for deployment of Group KPI Monitoring (GKPI) and Daily Management Systems for Shared Services, HR and Group Information Services
  • Consulted in-house business teams in TQM, Coke Sinter and Iron, Shared Services, Global Information Services (GIS) of Tata Steel India for conceptualizing business KPIs and assisted them in identifying group wide best practices
  • 3) Led team of 20 in Capability Maturity Level (CMM) assessment of GIS: Presented recommendations to top level management for process improvements
  • 4) Employed TQM tools like 4-student model analysis and A3 process of problem solving to assess the 'AS-IS' state of GIS during mid-year Annual Business Plan (ABP) diagnosis
  • Key Achievements:
  • 1) Played key role in accelerating usage of GKPI across SBUs - extensive in-house client interaction - created 2 important SBU leads
  • 2) Implemented 'Green Belt' project for automation of daily management in Tata Steel - achieved savings of 80% man-days per month

University of southern california

Participant of Summer exchange program

May 2007Jul 2007 · 2 mos

  • One of the 15 students selected for the USC-IIT KGP summer exchange program at USC Viterbi School of Engineering, Los Angeles from May 2007 - July 2007.
  • Worked on development of Information dissemination systems for liquefaction based earthquakes.

Education

SPJIMR SP Jain Institute of Management & Research

Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) — Information Management (PGDM)

Jan 2010Jan 2012

Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur

Bachelor’s Degree — Civil Engineering (B.Tech Hons)

Jan 2004Jan 2008

Sri Vivekananda Junior College, Vijayawada, AP

BIE

Jan 2000Jan 2002

St. Vincent's Convent School, Berhampur, Orissa

ICSE

Jan 1988Jan 2000

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