Senior Data & Analytics Leader with over 19 years of global experience across Analytics, Generative AI, Large Language Models (LLMs), Data Science, Machine Learning, and Innovation Frameworks in banking and financial services. This leader excels in establishing Centers of Excellence (COEs), driving end-to-end traditional to advance AI and machine learning program delivery, and advancing agile executions. His technical acumen and strategic insights have guided data-driven solutions in high-stakes risk and compliance functions, emphasizing agile methodologies, regulatory compliance, and data governance.Specializing in risk and compliance within Financial Services, he has demonstrated track record in financial crime, credit risk, and retail & SME Lending, leading transformative initiatives that optimize performance, innovations that brought efficiencies, build customer journeys, digitalization of process flows, credit decision boosting, research, POCs development, Model risk management, model governance, executed data strategies, data management, risk management frameworks, governance frameworks, reduced false positives, and executed various transformation programs. His deep expertise in AI-driven risk modeling has led to the deployment of advanced frameworks that align with global regulatory standards, substantially enhancing operational resilience.As a Doctorate in Data Science, he combines academic rigor with practical experience, advancing state-of-the-art data science practices and mentoring the next generation of professionals. He adept at building cross-functional alliances and vendor ecosystems, collaborating with industry leaders to integrate leading-edge technology into core risk management functions. Through pioneering data migrations and code data transitions, this leader streamlines and enhances analytics processes within the organization.His leadership in vendor engagement has created a robust analytics ecosystem, enabling niche solutions to meet complex business needs. Known for strategic program delivery and high-impact training, he has guided Ph.D. candidates, led global academic forums, and developed data-focused training programs. This executive’s dynamic approach positions him as a thought leader and trusted advisor, adept at aligning generative AI and machine learning advancements with strategic objectives, making significant contributions to organizational success through their forward-thinking data strategies. Conducted various mental health wellness sessions across organizations and institutions as a volunteer.