Professional Details

Professional Experience

Senior Principal Data Scientist
Novartis | Jan 2024 – Present

• Lead advanced AI and analytics projects centered on Real World Data-based modeling and interpretation
• Develop generative AI solutions using LLMs, RAG, Prompt Engineering, and Multi-agentic systems to enhance clinical and operational decision making
• Drive innovation in machine learning, causal inference, and explainable AI, translating complex data into actionable insights

General Manager
Juxt Smartmandate Analytical Solutions PVT LTD/Medeva.io | Jan 2015 – Dec 2023

• Directed healthcare and business analytics initiatives applying hybrid ML/DL and model-based techniques
• Oversaw multi-disciplinary teams deploying end-to-end AI solutions across pharma and retail sectors
• Cultivated client relationships and delivered data-driven insights for strategic decision support

General Manager
Smartmandate Analytical Solutions PVT LTD | Apr 2008 – Dec 2014

Senior Consultant
Gyanvriksh Technologies | Jun 2006 – Mar 2008

Team Leader
TNS (Kantar) | Jun 2003 – Jun 2006

Visiting Faculty

Department of Statistics, Osmania University

• Teaching industrial electives focused on data science, machine learning, and analytics

Technical Expertise

• Generative AI Capabilities:
  • Large Language Models (LLMs), Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), Prompt Engineering, Multi-agentic AI systems
• Deep Learning: Neural Networks (MLP, RNN, CNN, Self-organizing Maps, Autoencoders)
• Machine Learning:
  • Supervised: Linear & Logistic Regression, Regularization, KNN, Decision Trees, Random Forest, XGBoost, SVM
  • Unsupervised: K-means, SOM, Hierarchical Clustering
  • Dimensionality Reduction: PCA, t-SNE
  • Hybrid & customized approaches based on business needs
• Model-Based Techniques: Latent Class Analysis, Hierarchical Bayesian Estimation, Trade-off Analysis, Conjoint, MaxDiff, TURF
• Natural Language Processing: Topic Modeling, Sentiment Analysis, Language Modeling, Named Entity Recognition (NER),Transformers
• Explainable AI: LIME, SHAP
• Causal Inference: Propensity Score Matching, Uplift Modeling
• Tools & Technologies: Python, R, SPSS, SAS, Quantum, Wincross, Latent Gold, Sawtooth Software, Foundry,

Education