Karthik Chandrakant

VP of Engineering

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India13 yrs 3 mos experience
Most Likely To SwitchAI ML Practitioner

Key Highlights

  • Led AI initiatives across Fortune 100 firms.
  • Authored 'AI Essentials' and delivered TEDx talks.
  • Built and scaled Data Science teams globally.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Data Science and AI leader with extensive experience in EdTech and E-commerce sectors.

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Skills

Core Skills

Data ScienceAiNatural Language ProcessingPricing AnalyticsAnalytics

Other Skills

Python (Programming Language)GenerativeAIPredictive AnalyticsStatistical ModelingArtificial IntelligenceLeadershipConsultingEdtechBusiness AnalysisMarket ResearchTeam ManagementBusiness StrategyCompetitive AnalysisSASR

About

AI & Data Science Leader with 13.5 years building high-impact AI teams, platforms, and products globally. Scaled AI practices across Fortune 100 firms and growth-stage companies. Proven expertise in GenAI, ML, DL, Pricing Analytics, NLP, & scaling Data Science CoEs. Keep Crunching, keep Innovating!

Experience

13 yrs 3 mos
Total Experience
3 yrs 3 mos
Average Tenure
4 yrs 2 mos
Current Experience

Imarticus learning

Vice President, Head of Data Science & AI

Feb 2022Present · 4 yrs 2 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · On-site

  • Heading a 50+ member vertical of Data Science Coaches, Data Scientists, Program Managers, Corporate Relations and Ops teams to drive data-backed decision-making and capability building.
  • Driving the BI and AI initiatives from development to adoption across Org
  • Designing and deploying AI & GenAI-powered tools to enhance learner experience (LX) and unlock measurable business outcomes across functions.
  • Leading end-to-end orchestration of training delivery and program management across all Data Science & AI programs at Imarticus
Python (Programming Language)GenerativeAIData ScienceAI

Amazon

3 roles

Knowledge Alexa AI - ANZ region Head

Oct 2020Jan 2022 · 1 yr 3 mos

  • Helped Alexa AI (Knowledge Domain) for ANZ region get smarter using NLP & ASR techniques
  • Helped reach the answer quality goal (+400bps which was achieved during Q4 2020 vs. +500bps YoY)
  • Helped boost the ANZ engagement metrics through various analytical experiments and A/B testing to reach wider customer base
  • Owner of APAC Weekly Business Review (WBR) metrics and insight generation for Alexa AI Knowledge Domain
Python (Programming Language)Natural Language ProcessingAI

Pricing Analytics SME

Mar 2020Sep 2020 · 6 mos

  • Helped prioritize & audit ~5K high leverage global pricing configurations
  • Enabled the detection & correction of pricing anomalies that impacted ~10% of WW Retail GVs
  • Automated the Synonyms Generation with the help of NLP techniques that helped in 10X reduction of manual efforts
  • Independently program managed & successfully launched the Retail Pricing component for UAE, Singapore, Netherlands and KSA with 0 pricing defects.
Python (Programming Language)Pricing AnalyticsData Science

Pricing Analytics SME

Feb 2017Feb 2020 · 3 yrs

  • As a Pricing SME for the Pricing Analytics team,
  • Built the Sampling Logic Model (total number of manual auditsto catch pricing errors) & Mapping RF model for HC reduction.
  • Worked with Tech team to build Distributed Sample Gen [DSM] tool to reduce 30% of manual efforts during configurations.
  • Mentored and trained associates on problem solving using ML
  • Problem solving, Analytical Design thinking & Hypotheses creation
  • Improved existing model efficiency
  • Built frameworks/solutions using Machine Learning Algorithms (Random Forest, Vowpal Wabbit) and NLP/NLU techniques
  • Improved the existing Productivity Measurement Systems
  • Deployed automated solutions for HC reduction through various ML techniques
Python (Programming Language)Pricing AnalyticsData Science

Infogain

Sr. Data Scientist & Strategy Consultant

Nov 2015Feb 2017 · 1 yr 3 mos · Bengaluru Area, India

  • Helped setup the Analytics CoE from scratch, built analytical solutions for clients across verticals
  • Built solutions & frameworks in Predictive Analytics, Social Media Analytics, Text Mining, Big Data Analytics & IoT using Advanced Analytics using Open-source tools & technologies, Cloud based platforms using Machine Learning Algorithms
  • Scoped out fuzzy business problems in depth, apply consulting best practices to deliver analytical solutions
  • Focused on ramping up the team from both structured & unstructured data analysis point of view
  • Lead the BA Lab and Strategy initiative
Python (Programming Language)Data ScienceAnalytics

Mu sigma

2 roles

Lead Data Scientist

Promoted

Dec 2013Nov 2015 · 1 yr 11 mos · Bangalore · On-site

  • Solved business problems using advanced statistical modeling techniques like ARIMA (Forecasting), Market Mix Modeling (MMM), Maximum Entropy, Clustering, etc.
  • Worked on multiple analytical initiatives & client deliverables in the field of structured data analysis as well as unstructured data analysis
  • Presented the project deliverables and demonstrations to various Fortune 100 clients
  • Mentored & guided the team members in various analytical projects
  • Showcased the wider eco-system of the organization & conducted training sessions for new joinees
Python (Programming Language)Data ScienceAnalytics

Data Scientist

Oct 2012Dec 2013 · 1 yr 2 mos · Bangalore · On-site

  • Solved business problems using advanced statistical models like Linear Regression, Logistic Regression, SVM, GLMNet, LDA, K-Means, etc.
  • Extensive Competitor Analysis in the field of Analytics (Structured) and Text-mining (Unstructured)
  • Demonstrated Mu Sigma's Analytical Products to the C-level clients from various Fortune 100 companies & provide internal training on products
  • Generated insights by driving Ad-Hoc analyses and ensuring accurate and well-timed results
  • Was Mu Sigma's Campus Ambassador for 2011-12 and was also responsible for campus branding at RV College of Engineering
  • Part of the Mu Sigma Hiring team during 2013 & 2014

National social entrepreneurship forum

Data Analyst Intern

Jun 2011Aug 2011 · 2 mos · Indiranagar, Bangalore · On-site

  • Internship at Daily Dump through NSEF under the leadership of Poonam Bir Kasturi
  • Data consolidation & Analysis to generate business insights
  • Strategic Planning and Brand strategy development

Education

RV College Of Engineering

Bachelor — Information Science/Studies

Jan 2008Jan 2012

St. Joseph's Pre-University College

Mathematics and Computer Science

Jan 2006Jan 2008

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