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I lead AI and data science products that modernize supply chains and deliver measurable business value.

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking to lead high-impact AI, analytics, and digital transformation work where I can turn ambiguous business problems into scalable products, guide cross-functional teams, and deliver measurable operational and financial outcomes.

At Ford Motor Company, I lead Supplier Quality Analytics, building machine learning products that predict supplier quality disruptions before they affect production.

I’ve modernized legacy quality workflows with AI-driven supplier audits and led an enterprise supply chain platform for visibility and optimization. I also architected a cloud-based data mart and semantic layer that make complex data easier to query, report on, and use.

My GenAI work includes conversational NL2SQL interfaces, document clustering, and supply chain applications supported by centralized data mart pipelines. Previously, I served as DRI for $5M+ in cost savings through digital transformation analytics and built forecasting, optimization, and integer programming solutions for demand, inventory, sequencing, and supply allocation.

Before Ford, I worked at Mu Sigma on portfolio optimization, trade-spend ROI, market intelligence, and clinical trial optimization for global organizations. I enjoy turning ambiguous business problems into clear data strategies, leading cross-functional teams, and communicating complex analytics in practical business terms.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Data Science Manager

Current

Ford Motor Company

Aug 2023 - Present (3 years 1 month)

Head of Supplier Quality Analytics, leading data science strategy to predict supplier disruptions and spearheading AI-driven modernization of legacy quality workflows.

Machine Learning Generative AI Supply Chain Analytics Cloud Architecture Data Marts Semantic layer Conversational Interfaces

Deputy Manager (Manufacturing Digital Transformation & Supply Chain)

Ford Motor Company

Nov 2021 - Jul 2023 (1 year 8 months)

Provided leadership for data science initiatives in supply chain analytics, driving $5M+ in cost savings through advanced analytics and collaborating with global business partners.

Data Science Machine Learning Statistical Modeling Optimization Digital Transformation Stakeholder Management

Senior Data Scientist

Ford Motor Company

Jul 2020 - Oct 2021 (1 year 3 months)

Led mission-critical data science projects, building forecasting models and optimization models for inventory and supply allocation, and presented findings to senior executives.

Machine Learning Forecasting Optimization Integer Programming Data Science Executive Communication

Data Scientist

Ford Motor Company

Sep 2018 - Jul 2020 (1 year 10 months)

Developed visualization and monitoring tools for supply chain and HR metrics, and trained over 100 data scientists on dashboard storytelling and workflow automation.

Data Visualization Qlikview Alteryx Dashboarding Training

Data Scientist

Mu Sigma

Jul 2015 - Aug 2018 (3 years 1 month)

Acted as a strategic analytics consultant for a Fortune 100 CPG organization, driving data initiatives in portfolio optimization and trade spend ROI, and led clinical trial optimization projects.

Data Analysis Feature Engineering Model Selection Portfolio Optimization Clinical Trials Visualization

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Indian Institute of Management Calcutta

Executive Program, Global Business Management

2021 - 2022

Grade: Excellent

Executive Program in Global Business Management with coursework in Organizational Behavior, Corporate Finance & Accounting, and Global Economy. Received the highest grade of 'Excellent'.

SASTRA University

B.Tech, Information Technology

2011 - 2015

Grade: 7.9/10

B.Tech in Information Technology with coursework in Data Mining, Database Management Systems, and Data Structures & Algorithms. Achieved a CGPA of 7.9/10.