Etqad Ahmad Khan

AI Researcher

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India6 yrs 11 mos experience
Most Likely To SwitchAI ML Practitioner

Key Highlights

  • Pioneered AI use cases at Dyson, enhancing product safety.
  • Saved over 1000+ human hours through AI implementations.
  • Authored a poetry book, showcasing creative skills.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Data Scientist specializing in AI applications across Telecommunications, Oil and Gas, and Consumer Electronics.

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Skills

Core Skills

Artificial Intelligence (ai)Data ScienceMachine Learning

Other Skills

Customer RequirementsStatisticsNatural Language Processing (NLP)Data AnalysisGenerative AIData MiningProgrammingSQLData EngineeringAmazon Web Services (AWS)Computer VisionPandas (Software)Reinforcement LearningAgentsLangChain

About

A seasoned Data Scientist with over half a decade of Full-Time experience, Etqad has extensively worked on Industrial AI projects spread across Engineering, Networking, Telecommunications, Oil and Gas and Health & Safety domains. Etqad is currently employed with Dyson as Associate Principal Data Scientist and is pioneering AI use cases across different engineering departments, most notably Quality and Product Safety, Product Test Simulations and Revenue. In the past, he has helped companies like Ciena Telecom, Ericsson R&D and Flutura Decision Sciences (Accenture AI) to scale their AI capabilities, saving 1000+ human hours and multi-million dollars in the process. Academically, Etqad has a Masters's degree in Artificial Intelligence from the University of Bath, UK and a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science Engineering from the University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, India. Etqad is the author of the poetry book ‘Origami and Paper Cuts’ which has found its place in countless hearts and cosy library shelves. A big-time breakfast enthusiast, Etqad likes to go for a run/lift weights and then crash at breakfast spreads later. Note: His posts here are personal and do not showcase the opinions of his employer(s)

Experience

6 yrs 11 mos
Total Experience
1 yr 8 mos
Average Tenure
2 yrs 10 mos
Current Experience

Dyson

Associate Principal Data Scientist

Jul 2023Present · 2 yrs 10 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · On-site

  • Currently building scalable AI pipelines for Dyson's Data and Advanced Analytics department.
  • Deployed a multi-lingual text classification model to identify key product failure modes from 140M+ global customer records, enabling faster and more accurate issue triaging.
  • Built a Product Reliability Assessment system to forecast failure rates across manufacturing batches and sales lines up to 24 months ahead, supporting proactive quality and supply-chain decisions.
  • Implemented a Generative AI based auto-labelling workflow agent to accelerate dataset creation and improve downstream model performance, delivering ~$200K in direct cost savings.
  • Engineered an LLM-powered API framework for text-centric use cases including summarization, translation, sentiment analysis, and topic modeling, complete with reusable utilities, service skeletons, and a production-ready deployment stack.
  • Developed and deployed an anomaly detection model to flag abnormal test cycles in Dyson’s pre-launch product testing framework, helping identify potential quality risks earlier in the development lifecycle.
  • Built an LLM-powered assistant for automated Problem Report generation, supported by custom evaluators with explainable scoring and reasoning, enabling systematic improvement of defect documentation quality within the Top Defect Matrix for structured product issue analysis
Customer RequirementsStatisticsArtificial Intelligence (AI)Data Science

Ciena

Data Scientist 2

Sep 2022Jul 2023 · 10 mos · Pune, Maharashtra, India

  • Developed an AI-driven Cross-Layer Stitching solution using a tree-based model, reducing network problem diagnosis time from 6–8 hours of manual debugging to automated analysis within minutes.
  • Performed large-scale testing of AI models across multiple analytics use cases, measuring performance and scalability by distributing workloads with multiprocessing across three separate compute nodes.
  • Migrated product use case codebase to Kedro Pipelines, redesigning workflows to be more modular and automated, which improved maintainability and enabled faster development and iteration.
SQLStatisticsData ScienceMachine Learning

Ericsson

Data Scientist

Dec 2020Sep 2022 · 1 yr 9 mos · Bangalore Urban, Karnataka, India

  • Developed and deployed a Network Planning Prediction Module that used predictive models to forecast weekly 5G network roll-out plans. This solution helped speed up internet penetration by providing accurate estimates for network tower setup timelines.
  • Built a forecasting solution for macro-level 5G network planners. This tool supported high-level rollout strategies and helped streamline decision-making for large-scale infrastructure deployments.
  • Created an AutoML MVP for internal teams, delivering a no-code platform that covered the complete machine learning project lifecycle from data preparation to model selection. The platform was recognized as one of the Top 10 most innovative internal solutions in 2021.
  • Selected as a finalist for Handshake Deal, a global innovation accelerator forum, for contributions in predictive modeling and automation within telecommunications.
SQLAmazon Web Services (AWS)Data ScienceMachine Learning

Accenture

2 roles

Data Scientist

May 2019Nov 2020 · 1 yr 6 mos

  • Worked at Flutura Decision Sciences and Analytics, supporting industrial analytics projects across oil and gas, utilities, and manufacturing, before the company was acquired by Accenture in 2023.
  • Integrated a Gas Well Scoring and Routing Module into the Cerebra platform for ABB. This solution helped rank gas wells by production metrics and streamlined route planning for field teams, cutting downtime and improving efficiency.
  • Delivered a proof of concept for anomaly detection and forecasting on a critical asset for a major Austrian oil and gas company. The system made it easier to spot equipment issues early and schedule maintenance before failures occurred.
  • Drove the development of Cerebra Vision, a video analytics platform for computer vision tasks like object detection and safety monitoring. Managed several use cases at once and guided a group of interns through hands-on projects.
  • Built a simulation and optimization model for Shell’s gas gathering network. The tool pinpointed bottlenecks and identified ways to route gas more efficiently, supporting better planning and lower operational losses.
  • Regularly presented demos and ran workshops for clients, stakeholders, and investors, helping communicate technical features and building confidence in the solutions delivered.
SQLStatisticsData ScienceMachine Learning

Data Science Intern

Jan 2019Apr 2019 · 3 mos

  • Built a Root Cause Analysis chatbot for the heavy machinery industry. The tool made it easier for equipment operators to troubleshoot issues and reduce downtime.
  • Carried out data analysis and developed a prediction model for India’s largest tobacco manufacturer. The work helped the business understand key trends and improve production planning.
  • Worked on optimisation problems and set-point predictions for a leading textile machinery manufacturer. This helped the company fine-tune machine settings and run their operations more efficiently.
Pandas (Software)Reinforcement Learning

Education

University of Bath

Master of Science — Artificial Intelligence

UPES

Bachelor of Technology — Computer Science

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