Sagar Nihalani

Business Development Executive

South Mumbai, Maharashtra, India9 yrs 3 mos experience
AI EnabledAI ML Practitioner

Key Highlights

  • Expert in credit risk modeling and analytics.
  • Proven track record in fraud detection strategies.
  • Leader in data-driven decision-making for financial services.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Data Science Leader in Fintech specializing in credit risk and analytics.

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Skills

Core Skills

Data SciencePredictive ModelingCredit Risk Modeling

Other Skills

Growth and Revenue AnalyticsPredictive ModellingGradient BoostingAmazon Web Services (AWS)Credit Risk Model ImplementationPyTorchStakeholder ManagementTechnical Solution DesignLead PrioritizationTeam ManagementRisk AnalyticsCredit Risk Model CalibrationSR 11-7Logistic RegressionForecasting

About

#Model Risk Management # Leader #Credit Risk Modeler # IIM Vishakapatnam #Data Modeling # Data Scientist # End to End Solution Design # Revenue Analytics # Growth Analytics #AI Solutions #AI Insurance #Digital Transfer action Solutions through Data. As a seasoned Data Science Leader with 9+ years in BFSI (Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance), I specialize in credit risk management, underwriting, and fraud prevention. I have a proven track record in developing cutting-edge models across Retail and Corporate Scorecards, including PL, CC, SME, Two wheeler , passenger vehicles ,MFI, and Microfinance segments. My work spans portfolio optimization, credit risk analytics, customer analytics, LTV, and fraud detection strategies, ECL, using advanced machine learning and AI. Key achievements include: Leading the development of robust underwriting models that balance risk and reward for optimal lending decisions. Building and validating scorecards across multiple credit segments, from application to collection and recovery. Demand Forecasting Model - Reduced costs, avoid stockouts, or overstock scenarios , improve customer satisfaction with availability of preferred products match in accordance to demand at targeted times. Propensity Models for tailor- made profuct offerings to customers. Spearheading fraud detection and AML model development to protect against financial crimes. Driving data-driven strategies for cross-sell, renewals, and collections. With expertise in Python, SQL, R and machine learning, I provide strategic leadership in transforming financial services through advanced analytics and AI, fostering innovation, and driving business growth. I’m passionate about leveraging technology to drive change in credit risk and financial decision-making. Let’s connect to explore how I can bring strategic, data-driven solutions to your business. Email - datasagar11@gmail.com

Experience

9 yrs 3 mos
Total Experience
1 yr 8 mos
Average Tenure
9 mos
Current Experience

Aditya birla sun life insurance

AVP

Aug 2025Present · 9 mos · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India · On-site

  • Growth and Revenue Analytics | Predictive Modelling
Growth and Revenue AnalyticsPredictive ModellingData SciencePredictive Modeling

Indusind bank

Senior Manager, Data Science (AVP Grade)

Jan 2023Jul 2025 · 2 yrs 6 mos · Mumbai Metropolitan Region · On-site

Gradient BoostingAmazon Web Services (AWS)Credit Risk Model ImplementationPyTorchStakeholder ManagementTechnical Solution Design+20

Hdfc bank

Data Scientist

Jan 2022Jan 2023 · 1 yr · South Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Gradient BoostingAmazon Web Services (AWS)Credit Risk Model ImplementationPyTorchTechnical Solution DesignLead Prioritization+16

Compact india solution

Data Scientist

Sep 2018Dec 2021 · 3 yrs 3 mos · Delhi

Gradient BoostingAmazon Web Services (AWS)Credit Risk Model ImplementationPyTorchLead PrioritizationCredit Risk Model Calibration+10

Insanalytics

Analyst

Nov 2017Aug 2018 · 9 mos · Kolkata Area, India

  • worked as a trainee data analyst
Gradient BoostingCredit Risk Model ImplementationLogistic RegressionLinear RegressionChurn PredictionPredictive Modeling+2

Hewlett packard enterprise

Analyst

Jul 2016Jul 2017 · 1 yr

Gradient BoostingCredit Risk Model ImplementationLogistic RegressionLinear RegressionPredictive ModelingData Science

Education

Indian Institute of Management Visakhapatnam

Senior Managment Program Leadership Business StrategyDecision Making Supply Chain — Organizational Leadership

Sep 2024Aug 2025

CMR Institute Of Technology

Bachelor of Engineering - BE — Electronics and Communications Engineering

St. Xavier's College (Autonomous), Kolkata

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