Nagesh Bandaru — Associate Partner
🚀 Transforming Healthcare Through AI Innovation | 19+ Years Leading Data Science & Analytics at Global Scale As an Associate Director of Data Science & Analytics at Novartis, I drive breakthrough AI innovations that accelerate drug discovery and optimize clinical operations. My passion lies at the intersection of cutting-edge technology and life-changing healthcare outcomes. 🧠 AI & GenAI Leadership I've pioneered enterprise-scale GenAI implementations that have transformed clinical trials. From deploying autonomous AI agents for ECRF processing to building Analytics Command Centers, I'm leading AI innovation for patients worldwide. Key innovations: GenAI integration reducing clinical trial cycle times by 25% Agentic AI systems autonomously processing documents and providing intelligent summaries LLM-powered platforms serving 500+ research scientists globally ML pipeline automation frameworks accelerating predictive analytics 📊 Strategic Impact & Global Leadership Leading 30+ data scientists and ML engineers across multiple time zones, I've delivered measurable value: $18M+ cumulative cost savings through intelligent automation 40% improvement in analytical productivity across R&D teams 1000+ users empowered through self-service analytics platforms Innovation COE driving Conversational AI, streaming analytics, and blockchain adoption 🌍 Global Experience International implementations across Amsterdam, Birmingham, Paris, and Pleasanton. Valid US B1 VISA with Fortune 500 best practices establishment. 🛠️ Technical Excellence Azure Solutions Architect specializing in: Enterprise AI/ML platforms (TensorFlow, PyTorch, MLOps) Hybrid multi-cloud architectures (Azure, AWS, OpenShift) Big Data ecosystems (Databricks, Spark, Kafka, Snowflake) DevOps/DataOps with Infrastructure as Code 🏆 Innovation & Thought Leadership Recognized for AI-driven clinical optimization and digital transformation. Subject matter expert for AI/ML in healthcare, advising on GenAI implementation strategies. 📈 What Drives Me Data science isn't just about algorithms—it's about accelerating treatments from lab to patient. Every optimization potentially brings life-saving treatments to patients faster. 🤝 Let's Connect Excited to discuss AI innovations in healthcare, data science leadership, or global team scaling. Open to advisory opportunities and strategic partnerships.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Healthcare Data Science leader with extensive experience in AI and cloud architecture.
Location: Hyderabad, Telangana, India
Experience: 20 yrs
Skills
- Data Science
- Cloud Architecture
- Ai Innovation
- Clinical Operations
- Analytics
- Devops
- Business Intelligence
- Data Analytics
- Data Engineering
- Etl Development
- Automation
- Data Analysis
- Database Management
Career Highlights
- 19+ years of experience in Data Science and Analytics.
- Led AI innovations that transformed clinical trials.
- Achieved $18M+ in cost savings through automation.
Work Experience
Novartis
Associate Director - Data & Analytics (6 yrs)
Optum
Senior Manager - Data & Analytics (2 yrs)
Business Intelligence Architect (1 yr)
Steelwedge (Now part of E2open)
Associate Manager (1 yr 11 mos)
ETL Architect (2 yrs 1 mo)
Automation Specialist (1 yr 2 mos)
S&P CAPITAL IQ (INDIA) PRIVATE LIMITED
ETL Developer / Team Leader (1 yr 10 mos)
SQL Developer (2 yrs 11 mos)
Automation Engineer (1 yr 1 mo)
Education
M.com at Andhra University
Bachelor's degree at AGL College
Intermediate at Govt. Jr. College