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Data scientist specializing in Banking & Financial Services, based in Bangalore. With expertise in AI-driven solutions and advanced modeling pipelines, I've consistently enhanced decision-making processes for major banks and financial institutions.As a certified mutual fund and Portfolio Management Services (PMS) distributor, I bring a unique blend of technical prowess and financial acumen to my work. This dual expertise allows me to bridge the gap between complex data analysis and practical financial applications.Core Competencies:Data Science & AI: Developing machine learning models and predictive analytics for the financial sector.Financial Services Expertise: Deep understanding of banking operations, credit risk assessment, and fraud detection.Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in SQL, Python, R, and Tableau.Leadership & Project Management: Experienced in leading cross-functional teams and managing complex data science projects.Stakeholder Management: Collaborating with executives to align data strategies with business objectives.Professional Highlights:At EXL Service: Leading AI and ML solutions development for banking clients. Designed advanced modeling pipelines enhancing credit risk assessment and fraud detection.At KreditBee: Revolutionized credit scoring system, improving loan approval accuracy by 10% while reducing default rates.At Guru & Jana: Created predictive models for market trend analysis and automated reporting systems.Key Achievements:Developed a credit risk model reducing non-performing loans by 18% for a major Indian bank, saving over ₹1 crores annually.Led customer segmentation model development, improving cross-selling effectiveness by 15% for a leading fintech company.My approach to data science in finance is holistic and impact-driven, focusing on understanding business context, ensuring data quality, innovative problem-solving, and developing explainable AI models. Vision for Finance:Personalized financial services using AIInclusive finance through alternative dataReal-time risk management systemsAs a data scientist passionate about financial services, I'm excited about AI and data analytics shaping the future of finance. I'm always open to connecting with like-minded professionals to explore collaborations and exchange ideas on innovative data-driven solutions in banking and finance.Let's connect to discuss how we can leverage data science to drive strategic decisions and create lasting value in the financial sector.

Listed skills include Cloudera, Pandas, Scikit Learn, R, and 45 others.