Imtiyaz Ahmed Wani

CEO

India6 yrs 5 mos experience
AI ML PractitionerAI Enabled

Key Highlights

  • Led a 30-member team in AI data operations.
  • Delivered over 60,000 annotations monthly.
  • Improved project quality from 68% to 85%.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a leader in AI data operations with a focus on quality and process optimization.

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Skills

Core Skills

Ai Data OperationsTeam LeadershipAi Training ManagementProduct ManagementData Quality OperationsData Quality ManagementCompliance ManagementCustomer Service Management

Other Skills

KPI ImplementationCross-functional Team LeadershipQuality AuditsPerformance ManagementPrompt EngineeringProject ManagementTeam ManagementProduct AnalysisQuality AssuranceA/B TestingData AnalysisAuditingVoice of the CustomerAgile Project ManagementData Quality

About

I am an operations professional with 6+ years of experience working on large-scale technology and AI data programs across organizations including Zensar Technologies, Keywords Studios, and Google projects through Vaco Binary Semantics. My work focuses on managing AI data operations, building structured workflows, and leading teams responsible for producing high-quality datasets used for machine learning and AI systems. I have experience leading annotation and research teams, improving operational metrics, and delivering large-scale data outputs while maintaining strict quality standards. Currently at Zensar Technologies, I lead AI data operations for autonomous vehicle systems where I manage a 30+ member annotation and quality team responsible for delivering over 60,000 annotations monthly. I focus on improving accuracy, throughput, and operational efficiency through KPI tracking, structured training programs, and continuous process improvements. Previously, I worked on Google’s Knowledge Engine services through Vaco Binary Semantics where I contributed to structured search feature operations, data quality validation, and global knowledge graph support across multiple markets. This role required close collaboration with engineering, research, and localization teams to maintain high standards of data quality and product reliability. I enjoy building structured operations systems, improving processes, mentoring teams, and delivering consistent results in high-scale technology environments. Core areas of experience • AI Data Operations & Annotation Programs • Team Leadership & Workforce Management • KPI Tracking, Quality Audits & Performance Management • Process Optimization & Workflow Improvement • Cross-functional collaboration with engineering & research teams • Data quality operations for AI and ML systems Open to opportunities in: • Operations Management • AI Data Operations • Program / Delivery Operations • Annotation Operations Leadership

Experience

6 yrs 5 mos
Total Experience
1 yr 11 mos
Average Tenure
6 mos
Current Experience

Zensar technologies

Team Lead

Nov 2025Present · 6 mos · Pune, Maharashtra, India · Remote

  • Leading a 30-member AV annotation team, driving high-quality data operations across labeling, annotation, and Chain-of-Thought tasks for autonomous vehicle systems.
  • Delivering ~66,000+ annotations and CoT outputs monthly, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and alignment with project KPIs.
  • Improved project-wide quality from 68% to 85% through focused training, audits, performance coaching, and RCA-driven improvements.
  • Acting as the primary liaison with stakeholders, ML engineers, and TPMs to ensure clarity on guidelines, delivery timelines, and operational risks.
  • Mentoring and upskilling annotators and QCs, strengthening guideline understanding and elevating team capability across complex AV workflows.
  • Tracking key metrics on throughput, accuracy, and productivity to inform forecasting, resourcing, and delivery planning.
  • Driving continuous process improvements to enhance operational efficiency, reduce rework, and maintain stable, scalable delivery pipelines.
KPI ImplementationCross-functional Team LeadershipAI Data OperationsTeam Leadership

Keywords studios

Senior Research Associate - AI

May 2025Nov 2025 · 6 mos · Gurugram · On-site

  • Lead and manage a team of more than 15 research associates in AI training projects, overseeing prompt writing, annotation, labeling, and Chain of Thought (CoT) generation to improve large language model (LLM) reasoning and performance.
  • Own end-to-end deliverables for multiple client-facing AI initiatives, ensuring tasks are completed on time, with high quality, and aligned with project-specific guidelines and best practices.
  • Establish and monitor team KPIs, track progress, and conduct daily stand-ups with clients to ensure alignment, transparency, and timely issue resolution.
  • Conduct regular quality audits, error reproduction, and performance reviews to maintain high standards, reduce error rates, and improve overall process efficiency.
  • Train, mentor, and guide junior team members on best practices, workflows, and AI prompt engineering, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
  • Identify process gaps and potential risks, recommending and implementing solutions to enhance end-to-end workflows.
  • Learn and adapt to new AI software and tools on the job, bridging human intuition with machine learning to enhance AI model reliability, accuracy, and ethical performance.
Prompt EngineeringProject ManagementAI Training ManagementTeam Leadership

Vaco binary semantics llp

2 roles

Product Analyst

Promoted

Feb 2022Oct 2024 · 2 yrs 8 mos

  • Collaborated on Google Knowledge Engine (KE) Services to design, configure, and launch structured search features, ensuring product scalability and high-quality user experiences across global markets.
  • Conducted end-to-end research and scope assessment for new KE features, generating product ideas, defining requirements, and preparing proposal/requirement documents for leadership and stakeholders.
  • Partnered with cross-functional teams engineering, research, quality, and localization to deliver vertical launches under tight deadlines with 100% approval and compliance to Google’s launch standards.
  • Utilized A/B testing, qualitative and quantitative analysis to optimize KE features, driving improvements in data quality, user experience, and adoption across multiple countries and query types.
  • Provided QA support, troubleshooting, and feature validation using Google’s proprietary toolsets, reducing escalations and accelerating engineering release cycles.
  • Tracked product performance by analyzing trends, forecasts, and feedback, contributing to continuous improvement in KE services and expanding usage to wider user bases.
  • Supported vertical maintenance and loss resolution, ensuring long-term sustainability of KE features and minimizing downtime or data integrity risks.
  • Contributed to operational excellence by streamlining workflows, monitoring team deliverables, and ensuring seamless collaboration across remote and onsite teams.
Product AnalysisQuality AssuranceProduct ManagementData Quality Operations

Associate Analyst

Oct 2019Feb 2022 · 2 yrs 4 mos

  • Audited 500+ hotel price feeds per day across Google Search & Maps, ensuring price accuracy and improving end-user trust and transparency.
  • Identified and flagged policy violations (hidden charges, incorrect taxes, misleading terms), collaborating with Google’s product and legal teams to enforce compliance.
  • Managed partner properties by suspending (blacklisting) or reinstating (whitelisting) offenders, safeguarding Google’s Price Accuracy (PA) policy.
  • Reviewed price violation and re-evaluation requests, reducing repeated partner errors and strengthening customer confidence.
  • Contributed to onboarding of Tier-1 global partners (OTAs, CRS, Channel Managers), supporting expansion across APAC, EMEA, NA, and AMS regions.
  • Conducted quality analysis and gap checks, improving UI/UX experience by 20% for end users.
  • Ensured a 99% accuracy benchmark through systematic audits and compliance checks, maintaining SLA standards.
  • Partnered with cross-functional teams (product, legal, compliance) to resolve escalations and deliver a seamless end-user experience.
Data AnalysisQuality AssuranceData Quality ManagementCompliance Management

Amazon development centre (india) private limited

Customer Service Representative

Aug 2017Jan 2018 · 5 mos · Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India · On-site

  • Delivered high-quality support for Amazon’s North America retail customers, consistently achieving 95%+ customer satisfaction scores across calls and chat.
  • Handled 400+ queries in a week during peak holiday season with efficiency, ensuring timely resolution and seamless customer experience.
  • Collaborated with internal technical and grievance teams to triage and escalate complex issues, improving resolution turnaround.
  • Leveraged Amazon’s in-house CRM to manage customer databases and track history, ensuring accurate and personalized responses.
  • Produced weekly performance reports (AHT, customer rating, follow-ups) for SMEs and team leads, driving data-backed process improvements.
AuditingVoice of the CustomerCustomer Service Management

Education

MVN university

Bachelor of Engineering - BE — Mechanical Engineering

Jan 2013Jan 2017

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