An experienced data science and analytics leader with over 12+ years of expertise, including 6+ years in leadership roles, I specialize in driving data strategies and driving impact through delivering data science & analytics to accelerate business growth. Currently, I head the Finance & Payments Analytics at Booking.com, where I lead multiple geographically distributed teams in Amsterdam and Bangalore. My role focuses on advanced analytics, business insights, and data engineering projects that help drive decision-making across the organization. Throughout my career, I have successfully implemented data science, machine learning, and analytics initiatives that drive measurable value across diverse business functions. At American Express, I developed and deployed machine learning models for credit risk underwriting and fraud mitigation, particularly within the payments space, delivering scalable frameworks for fraud detection and transactional analysis. I thrive in building & leading high-performing teams, designing and executing data strategies that not only enhance data-driven decision-making but also deliver measurable results. My expertise spans across data strategy, machine learning, analytics & BI, with a strong focus on transforming complex data into actionable insights that drive business growth, optimize processes, and enhance decision-making.