I am an accomplished Data Scientist and Analytics Leader with over 15 years of experience across diverse industries. I currently lead the Global Analytics Portfolio at Novartis Quality, where my focus is on driving innovation and efficiency in reporting, analytics, and data science initiatives.Leadership and Strategic Innovation:• Strategic Innovation: Identifying and implementing new analytics opportunities with IT support.• Leadership: Leading a highly skilled team of analytics and data science professionals.• Compliance: Ensuring GxP and Non-GxP systems adhere to global guidelines.Operational Excellence:• Operational Efficiency: Streamlining applications by removing process inefficiencies.• Compliance and Validation: Maintaining strict adherence to global standards.Technical Expertise:• Proficiencies: Skilled in AWS, DataBricks, LLM's, Serverless Cloud designs, SAS, R, Python, and SQL; developed Python packages hybrid_recommender and mlh.• Innovative Solutions: Utilizing machine learning, NLP, and deep learning to drive advanced data science solutions.• Automation: Enhancing efficiency through process automation and operational analytics.Notable projects include creating a suite of Quality Risk management solutions, prediction systems for Clinical Trial Risks and Data Integrity, hybrid recommendation engine, predictive models for the stock market, and advanced sentiment analysis algorithms.Personal Attributes:Passionate about continuous learning and innovation, I excel at applying new techniques to solve complex business challenges. With a blend of strategic foresight, technical proficiency, and leadership, I consistently drive innovation and operational excellence. I am eager to connect with professionals who share a passion for leveraging data science to enhance business value and customer experiences.