kanna iyyappan
@kannaiyyappan
Senior Data Science leader driving ML/AI solutions and cross-functional impact.
What I'm looking for
I am a Senior Manager in Data Science with 15+ years leading international teams to deliver ML, DL and generative AI solutions across financial technology, education, and consumer products. I build and scale data processing pipelines and consumer modeling capabilities that improve predictive accuracy and operational efficiency.
I have led teams of 8–12+ data scientists to design and validate consumer behavior models, projection techniques and validation routines, improving predictive accuracy by 25% and operational outcomes by up to 30%. I present rigorous research and actionable insights to senior stakeholders and coordinate cross-functional integration with product, engineering and business teams.
Technically, I have implemented solutions on Azure, Databricks and Snowflake, and applied advanced ML, deep learning and generative AI (including synthetic data generation) to enhance testing, segmentation and content strategies. I seek roles where I can combine technical leadership with strategic impact to drive consumer-focused analytics and product innovation.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior Manager – Data Science
New York Board of Education
Nov 2019 - Present (5 years 10 months)
Led an international team of 12+ data scientists to establish a consumer methods team, improving predictive accuracy by 25% and driving outcomes up 30% through ML/DL and generative AI solutions.
Manager – Data Science
Verizon
Sep 2018 - Nov 2019 (1 year 2 months)
Managed a global team of 8+ data scientists to deliver consumer analytics that increased marketing ROI by 25% through improved consumer models and validation routines.
Lead – Data Science
Ramquest
Sep 2010 - Aug 2018 (7 years 11 months)
Led data science initiatives to develop consumer behavior models for a SaaS platform, improving customer engagement by 20% through advanced analytics and projection techniques.
Senior Data Scientist
Various Employers
Jan 2002 - Sep 2010 (8 years 8 months)
Developed data pipelines and analyses supporting consumer analytics across multiple companies, improving reporting efficiency by 10% and applying statistical methodologies to business problems.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Anna University
Bachelor of Engineering, Electronics & Communication
1993 - 1997
Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics & Communication from Anna University completed in 1997.
Microsoft Certifications
Holds Microsoft professional certification(s); specific certification names and dates not provided.
Indian Institute of Management Bangalore
Attended Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIM Bangalore); specific degree and dates not provided.
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