Experience Summary: I am a Statistician by Education, a Data Scientist by Passion and Profession and a Leader by experience. Blended 21 years of work experience in Technical, Functional, Domain and Leadership skills in the areas of Data Science, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Cognitive Computing and Digital Transformation with a strong Research mindset. An Influencer, Innovator, Motivator and Supporter of all the Good Causes. Digital Transformation Specialist: I was heading the Digital Transformation SU for the Investment Banking sector in India and was responsible for playing a crucial role in building a critical portfolio of Machine Learning and AI functions within the organization. Roles Played: I have played different roles like Chief Data Scientist, Chief Digital Officer and Chief Data & Analytics Officer and I have set up Data Science, Data Engineering and Digital Transformation teams and departments from the scratch, make them successful ones and deliver high quality and innovative projects and products. Domain Expertise: I have worked across various sectors like Banking, Finance, Insurance, Retail, CPG, Telecom, Media, Healthcare, Actuarial, Utility and EduTech and I enjoyed gaining experience while setting up and managing the AI programs in different companies and making it a successful journey so far. Core Principles that I follow: Honesty, Integrity, Loyalty, Compassion, Perseverance, Gratitude and Humility Awards and Achievements selected for: I am overwhelmed to get selected for these prestigious awards: 1. The Most Influential Leaders Changing the AI World, 2024 by CIO Look Magazine 2. Global Business Leaders To Follow in 2024 by Entrepreneur One Magazine 3. The Ten Most Ingenious Leaders in Data Analytics by CIO Look Magazine, Dublin (in 2024) 4. 10 Best Tech Leaders in India 2024 by TradeFlock 5. AI100 Awards: 100 most influential AI leaders in India (in 2023) by Analytics India Magazine 6. "Fraud Prevention Master" award from elets BFSI Security Exceller Awards (2024) 7. "Predictive Analytics Mastery" award from elets BFSI AI & Analytics Breakthrough Awards. 8. "Best Use of Predictive Analytics in Fraud Detection (General Insurance)" award from Quantic Business Media