Sunil Kumar Yadav — AI Researcher

As a Data Strategist at Aula with over 13 years of experience, I support the development of CI/CD pipelines using dbt, GitHub Actions, and Snowflake to enhance MLOps and optimize models. By deploying NLP-based text classification models, I contribute to analyzing engagement sentiment and empowering educators to identify at-risk students. My work includes implementing role-based access in Snowflake to ensure adherence to GDPR and UK Government regulations, resulting in significant cost savings. With expertise spanning artificial intelligence, data visualisation, and strategic thinking, I focus on transforming raw datasets into actionable insights. At Aula, I am committed to enabling data-driven decision-making that enhances educational outcomes, reduces costs, and ensures compliance. My mission is to align cutting-edge technology with impactful analytics to drive organisational transformation. Technical Skills Cloud & Data Platforms Azure Data Services (ADLS, Synapse patterns, Azure ML, Azure OpenAI) Lakehouse Architecture (Delta) Databricks / Spark SQL / OLAP / NoSQL AI & ML ML lifecycle management GenAI / RAG systems Embedding strategies Prompt engineering LangChain / Orchestration frameworks Hybrid search implementation Engineering & DevOps Python CI/CD pipelines Monitoring & observability Data drift detection Experiment tracking Governance Responsible AI implementation Audit logging Role-based access control Model explainability

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Data Strategist with expertise in AI and cloud-based analytics solutions.

Experience: 12 yrs 8 mos

Skills

Data Science
Artificial Intelligence (ai)
Data Engineering
Data Analytics
Business Intelligence (bi)

Career Highlights

Over 13 years of experience in data strategy and analytics.
Expert in developing CI/CD pipelines and MLOps.
Proven track record in implementing AI-driven solutions.

Work Experience

Aula

Data Strategist (1 yr 5 mos)

Trident Group India

Head Data Analytics & Strategy (1 yr)

Functional Lead Data Analytics (4 mos)

Genpact

Manager (2 yrs 8 mos)

Ana-Data Consulting Inc

Assistant Manager (7 mos)

Accenture

Tech Support App Analyst (1 yr 9 mos)

Tata Consultancy Services

Senior Process Associate (1 yr 8 mos)

FIS

Team member (8 mos)

Barclays shared services pvt ltd

Process Advisor (2 yrs)

HCL Technologies

CS Executive (7 mos)

Education

Postgraduate Diploma Data Science & Business Analytics at The University of Texas at Austin

PGP Data scientist and Business Analytics at Great Lakes Institute of Management

Post Graduate Diploma Business Administration at Annamalai University

Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) at Maharshi Dayanand University

10th at Good Will High School, Hyderabad

HighSchool Class 12 at Saraswati senior secondary school Narnaul

Sunil Kumar Yadav

AI Researcher

India12 yrs 8 mos experience

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Key Highlights

Over 13 years of experience in data strategy and analytics.
Expert in developing CI/CD pipelines and MLOps.
Proven track record in implementing AI-driven solutions.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Data Strategist with expertise in AI and cloud-based analytics solutions.

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Skills

Core Skills

Data ScienceArtificial Intelligence (ai)Data EngineeringData AnalyticsBusiness Intelligence (bi)

Other Skills

PythonPandasNumPyPyTorchNLPGenerative AIAzureAWSSQLdbtSnowflakePower BIOpenAI GPTAzure OpenAILangChain

About

Experience

12 yrs 8 mos

Total Experience

1 yr 4 mos

Average Tenure

1 yr 5 mos

Current Experience

Aula

Data Strategist

Nov 2024 – Present · 1 yr 5 mos · London Area, United Kingdom · Hybrid

Hands-on Python development using Python,Pandas, NumPy, PyTorch for ML, NLP, Generative AI, and advanced text analytics use cases.
Built and deployed GenAI/LLM solutions using OpenAI GPT, Azure OpenAI, HuggingFace Transformers, LangChain, and RAG-based architectures, with Python-based AI application development.
Designed and optimized scalable cloud AI workflows across Azure and AWS leveraging Azure AI Services (Cognitive Search, Document Intelligence, Azure ML) and AWS AI services.
Developed end-to-end Python-based ETL platform and intergrations and data pipelines leveraging dbt, Spark, Azure Data Lake, Snowflake, and big-data frameworks.
Implemented GenAI-powered RAG pipelines integrating Cognitive Search with LLM-driven retrieval for domain-specific knowledge systems.
Created dashboards and insights using Power BI, Metabase, and SQL-driven analytics for AI-driven decision support systems.
Orchestrated model training, testing, and deployment using Azure ML, MLflow, AWS ML services, and GitHub Actions for automated CI/CD.
Built scalable data models, materialized views, and ingestion pipelines using Snowflake and dbt for AI and GenAI data workloads.
Developed GenAI conversational assistants, knowledge bots, and summarization tools using OpenAI GPT, LangChain agents, and Python frameworks.
Engineered high-volume cloud-native data ingestion workflows using Azure Data Lake, Spark, ETL pipelines, and AWS data services.
Automated analytics delivery and reporting workflows using SQL, dbt, Snowflake Tasks, and CI/CD pipelines for AI-driven reporting systems.
Integrated GenAI-enabled text analytics, sentiment analysis, and classification models using spaCy and transformer-based architectures.
Implemented governance, access control, and data quality frameworks across Snowflake, Azure, and AWS cloud environments.
Managed MLOps and GenAI lifecycle with GitHub Actions, Azure ML, Docker, Python environments, and reproducible model deployments.

PythonPandasNumPyPyTorchNLPGenerative AI+8

Trident group india

2 roles

Head Data Analytics & Strategy

Nov 2023 – Nov 2024 · 1 yr · Ludhiana · On-site

I played a pivotal role in leading data analytics and integration strategy at Trident Group India, ensuring data-driven insights guided business decisions.
Defined and configured analytics solutions to support various departments, enhancing operational efficiency.
Analysed market trends and customer behavior to drive innovation and business growth.
Collaborated with external partners to leverage data sources, enhancing the company's value proposition.
Designing data SaaS based cloud architecture platform with scalable integrations with MES and IOT sensors at manufacturing plants

Data AnalyticsArtificial Intelligence (AI)Business KnowledgeCross-functional Team LeadershipStatistical Software

Functional Lead Data Analytics

Jul 2023 – Nov 2023 · 4 mos · Ludhiana · On-site

Spearheaded data analytics initiatives utilizing Power BI and SAC for enhanced reporting and visualization.
Managed cross-functional teams to drive revenue generation through data-driven decision-making and strategic insights.
Developed and implemented dashboards and reports, leveraging SQL and SAP for effective business metrics tracking.

Power BISQLData ScienceData-driven Decision MakingBusiness Intelligence (BI)

Genpact

Manager

Nov 2020 – Jul 2023 · 2 yrs 8 mos · Gurugram · Hybrid

Interacting with the customer, understanding their requirements, preparing the use cases
Creating different visualization graphs using matplotlib, seaborn, and tableau
Building various applications using data analytics, machine learning, and deep learning
Engaging in stories estimation in sprint planning and communicating to Stake Holders
Actively involved in backlog management and release cadence
Led team, refactoring, code deployments, code reviews & code complexity reduction
Experience in implementing and handling end-to-end Data Science and Analytics projects and deploying successful models into the production environment
Using supervised and unsupervised-learning techniques like Regression, Random Forests, Naive Bayes, K-mean, DBSCAN, XGBoost, etc. as per the business use case.
Pre-processing data, feature engineering, and feature selection using Pandas & Sklearn.
Constructing training/validation and test set, building model & bringing into production
Building and clearly communicating compelling data stories to support operational teams taking data-based decisions and actions.
Visualizing large & diverse data to establish support optimization

Data ScienceMachine LearningData VisualizationSQL

Ana-data consulting inc

Assistant Manager

Apr 2020 – Nov 2020 · 7 mos · Noida · Hybrid

Mentored engineers on AI-first engineering practices to enhance team capabilities.
Conducted architecture and code reviews to ensure security, performance, and compliance standards.
Delegated implementation tasks while maintaining accountability for architectural integrity.
Promoted DataOps and DevOps best practices using Agile methodologies to streamline processes.

Data ScienceArtificial Intelligence (AI)Machine LearningData Visualization

Accenture

Tech Support App Analyst

Mar 2018 – Dec 2019 · 1 yr 9 mos · Gurgaon, Haryana, India · On-site

Led the technical delivery of complex Data & AI engagements as a hands-on Individual Contributor.
Defined technology strategies for AI modernization initiatives aligned with business KPIs.
Conducted architecture reviews and governance workshops with senior stakeholders to ensure project alignment.
Built reusable architectural accelerators to enhance delivery predictability and client satisfaction.

Data ScienceArtificial Intelligence (AI)Machine LearningData Visualization

Tata consultancy services

Senior Process Associate

Jul 2016 – Mar 2018 · 1 yr 8 mos · Gurgaon, Haryana, India · On-site

Managed multiple client data projects, ensuring end-to-end delivery of data architecture and pipeline creation.
Facilitated data-driven decision-making processes by providing actionable insights from complex datasets.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance data management practices and optimize project outcomes.

Data ScienceMachine LearningData VisualizationSQL

Fis

Team member

Jul 2014 – Mar 2015 · 8 mos · Gurugram, Haryana, India · On-site

Data AnalysisBusiness Intelligence (BI)

Barclays shared services pvt ltd

Process Advisor

Jun 2012 – Jun 2014 · 2 yrs · Noida · On-site

Provided essential data analysis and technical support for Barclaycard customers regarding their credit card accounts.
Collaborated with multiple teams to ensure seamless service delivery and stakeholder engagement.
Handled escalations effectively, enhancing customer satisfaction and trust in the service.

Data AnalysisBusiness Intelligence (BI)

Hcl technologies

CS Executive

Oct 2011 – May 2012 · 7 mos · Noida Area, India · On-site

Provided technical support to Macy's USA customers, addressing and resolving their escalation issues.
Managed multiple teams to ensure efficient delivery of solutions and data analysis.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance customer satisfaction and streamline processes.

Data AnalysisBusiness Intelligence (BI)