Gayatri Pal — CEO
Hello! I am Gayatri Pal, a visionary Data Science and AI leader with around 24 years of experience in driving transformative initiatives across the retail, manufacturing, and automotive sectors. My expertise lies in Predictive Maintenance, Reliability Analytics, and Generative AI, where I have successfully led global teams to implement enterprise-scale AI strategies that deliver measurable operational and business impact. I am passionate about leveraging advanced analytics and AI to enhance system reliability and operational efficiency while fostering an inclusive and innovative culture. Throughout my career, I have been recognized among the ‘10 Most Inspiring AI Leaders in India 2025’ for my contributions to AI innovation and ethical governance. I hold several patents in applied AI, showcasing my commitment to advancing the field. My leadership style emphasizes mentoring and collaboration, ensuring that my teams are equipped to drive data-driven decision-making and achieve strategic business goals. With a strong foundation in machine learning, deep learning, and data science frameworks, I am dedicated to pushing the boundaries of what is possible in AI and analytics. Key Achievements: - Delivered enterprise-wide AI frameworks that improved markdown accuracy and contributed to a projected $2B operational uplift. - Led an AI-driven supply resilience system, enhancing strategic sourcing and risk mitigation. - Directed the creation of a commodity price forecasting platform projected to deliver £650M+ in value. - Developed patented backtesting and model lifecycle governance platforms, strengthening model reliability and compliance. - Championed ethical AI governance and DEI initiatives, fostering an inclusive culture within the global Data & Analytics organization.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Data Science and AI leader with extensive experience in retail and manufacturing sectors.
Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Experience: 24 yrs 3 mos
Career Highlights
- Recognized among '10 Most Inspiring AI Leaders in India 2025'.
- Delivered AI frameworks improving operational uplift by $2B.
- Holds several patents in applied AI.
Work Experience
Tesco Bengaluru
Head of Data Science (1 yr 10 mos)
Target
Director AI (4 yrs 1 mo)
Walmart
Senior Manager Data Science (2 yrs 5 mos)
Data Scientist (2 yrs 6 mos)
Symphony Teleca
Sr Manager (1 yr 7 mos)
IBM Global Services
Managing Consultant (5 yrs 2 mos)
Citi
Manager (1 yr 5 mos)
Genpact
Manager (4 mos)
Amba Research
AVP-Quantitative Research (11 mos)
CRM Survey
Statistical Analyst (5 mos)
DPS
Consultant (3 yrs 7 mos)
Education
Senior Management Program at Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta
M.Sc at University of Kalyani
at Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta