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Rajan Gupta

AI Business Professional & Thought Leader

    Summary

    Learned AI Professional offering 13+ years of experience in embedding and operationalizing AI/ML into scalable products, with a focus on implementation, delivery & technical excellence backed up by research-oriented approach & entrepreneurial mindset to formulate & support business strategy and high growth. Exposure to working with Fortune 500 global clients in Consulting, Automotive, Healthcare, Retail & Manufacturing domains, and global research labs for UN & EU, with a keen interest in Artificial General Intelligence (AGI), Generative AI (GAI), EdgeAI, Metaverse, Algorithmic Government, Hyper-automation & Network Science. Authored 6 books and multiple research papers at various national and international forums. Invited speaker at global events, recipient of multiple awards and contributor to AI-based research.

    Professional Experience

    Vice President - Research & Analytics

    September 2021October 2023
    Analyttica Datalab, India
    • Led three agile teams of data scientists, analysts and engineers for a low code/ no code technology based enterprise product (LEAPS) used for learning, solutioning & sandboxing using Virtual lab for data analytics, business intelligence & digital transformation
      • Data Modelling team (for 750+ AI/ML algorithms development and their evaluation)
      • Programming team (for product features development inside Virtual lab)
      • Product team (Collaborative - for user journey, content, delivery & implementation)
    • Induced AI-based processing engine capable of performing analytics at different levels (Descriptive, Diagnostic, Predictive & Prescriptive) using various advanced algorithms under Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Generative AI & NLP, covering
      • Advanced recommendation engine using in-house algorithms for solutioning
      • Advanced support system using ChatGPT with custom prompt engineering
      • Business specific data schemas and synthetic datasets for sandboxing
      • Interactive dashboards and storyboards for progress and performance tracking
    • Successfully pivoted the product strategy to integrate different product versions (existing under high touch model) into single SaaS-based product with outside-in approach to make it Contextual, Experiential and Measurable, leading to 
      • Improved data literacy of different user personas from non-tech domains
      • Better user engagement and gratification, faster integrations with ecosystem
      • Shorter customer acquisition time by ~25%, improved customer renewals by ~75%
      • Stronger IP creation/brand value for Analyttica with ~15% higher valuations

    Consultant - Research & Analytics [Part-time]

    April 2021August 2021
    Analyttica Datalab, India
    • Client-Centric Analytics Solutions: Developed tailored data analytics solutions by closely collaborating with clients to understand their unique project requirements. Employed a client-centric approach to deliver insights and recommendations that addressed specific business challenges, enhancing client satisfaction and project success.
    • Upskilling Program Design: Spearheaded the design and implementation of comprehensive upskilling programs for client employees in analytics. Crafted customized training modules, workshops, and educational resources to empower clients' teams with essential analytical skills, facilitating knowledge transfer and fostering data-driven decision-making within client organizations.
    • Strategic Analytics Consulting: Provided strategic guidance and advisory services to clients, leveraging advanced analytics and research methodologies. Effectively communicated complex analytics concepts to non-technical stakeholders, enabling clients to make informed decisions, optimize processes, and gain a competitive edge in their respective industries.

    Research Fellow - Data Modelling & AI

    February 2021August 2021
    Center for Information Technology & Applied Mathematics Lab, Slovenia
    • Led a dynamic project in a data lab environment, focusing on Bisociative Literature Discovery within the healthcare domain. Employed cutting-edge natural language processing (NLP) techniques to uncover hidden relationships and insights within extensive text datasets
      • Designed and implemented sophisticated NLP models, including Word2Vec, BERT, and FastText, to enhance the understanding of complex healthcare text data.
      • Leveraged these models to extract meaningful patterns, associations, and context from unstructured text, contributing to data-driven decision-making in healthcare research
    • Worked on a critical project aligned with the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) on Education for All. Conducted rigorous quality assessments of open educational resources (OER) by analyzing both data and metadata, ensuring the relevance and effectiveness of educational materials
      • Leveraged advanced machine learning algorithms to evaluate the quality, accessibility, and suitability of OER content.
      • Generated actionable insights from OER data and metadata analysis, enabling evidence-based recommendations for optimizing educational resources.

    AI Educator (related to Doctoral Work)

    July 2017January 2021
    University of Delhi, India

    Assistant Professor (Ad-Hoc) at Deen Dayal Upadhyaya College                      Jan 2018 - Jan 2021

    • Taught various subjects in AI (Data Mining, Machine Learning, Statistics, etc.) to various UG/PG students and solved different industry relevant problems in the form of projects.

    Assistant Professor (Ad-Hoc) at Department of Computer Science                 Jul 2017 - Jan 2018 

    • Taught various subjects in AI (Data Mining, Machine Learning, Statistics, etc.) to various UG/PG students and solved different industry relevant problems in the form of projects.

    Entrepreneur in Residence

    January 2012December 2019
    TCF Consultancy/ INauctus, India
    • Co-founded and steered analytics boutique firm, delivering tailored, data-driven AI/ML solutions for diverse industries.
    • Spearheaded business development, cultivating client relationships and securing projects for consistent revenue growth.
    • Built and led a high-performing, multidisciplinary team, promoting collaboration, creativity, and continuous learning.
    • Managed projects end-to-end, delivering quality analytics solutions through agile methodologies and clear communication.
    • Managed finances, optimizing budget and cash flow for sustained profitability and strategic growth investments with a cumulative top line of approx. USD half a million.
    • Served as analytics thought leader, engaging in conferences and forums to stay updated, and position the firm as a trusted AI/ML innovator.
    • Collaborated with Delhi University as Visiting Researcher/ Professor in analytics.

    Software Engineer - Intern

    January 2011June 2011
    Samsung (Engineering Lab)

    Designed Bluetooth protocols for connectivity between phones and other devices. The data pipelines and communications was established for device interaction.

    References

    1. Mr. Chaitanya Pathak, CTO - Analyttica Datalab, chaitanya.pathak@analyttica.com
    2. Mr. Koushal Udupa, COO - Analyttica Datalab, koushal.udupa@analyttica.com
    3. Mr. Satyamoy Chatterjee, Founder - Surge Datalab, Ex EVP - Analyttica Datalab, satyamoy.chatterjee@surgedatalab.com
    4. Dr. Irina Cristea, Head - CITAM Lab UNG, irina.cristea@ung.si 
    5. Dr. Arpita Sharma, Professor - DDU University of Delhi, asharma@ddu.du.ac.in
    6. Dr. Saibal K Pal, Ex-Director and Sr. Scientist - DRDO, skptech@yahoo.com
    7. Mr. Shubham Gupta, Partner - TCF Consultancy, shubham@3x5.in 

    Education

    • PostDoc - Data Modelling, CITAM - UNG, Slovenia (2020-2021)
    • PhD - Data Science & CS, University of Delhi, India (2013-2017/19)
    • EPBABI – Analytics and Business Intelligence, IIM-R, India (2013)
    • PGPM – Executive Management Program, IMT-CDL, India (2012)
    • MCA - DU, India (2011)
    • B.Sc. CS(H) - DU, India (2008)

    Certifications

    • Certified Analytics Professional (CAP) - INFORMS, USA
    • Graduate Statistician (GStat) - American Statistical Association
    • Certified Management Consultant (CMC) - CDC, Government of India
    • National Eligibility Test (NET) JRF - University Grant Commission, India

    Tool/Technique Exposure

    • AI Concepts: EDA, BI, Visualization, FE, ML, DL, CV, NLP, OR, Statistics, Graphs
    • AI/ML Frameworks: TensorFlow, Keras, Sklearn, Hugging Face, LLMs, ChatGPT, LangChain, OpenAI, Streamlit, Cohere
    • Programming: Python, R, SQL
    • DB: MySQL, Neo4j
    • Big data: Spark, Kafka, Airflow
    • Reporting: PowerBI, Tableau
    • Cloud & DevOps: AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines

    Awards & Recognitions

    • AI Makers 100 Award by 3AI at GCCX Summit 2023
    • AI Changemaker Leader Award by 3AI at BEYOND 2023
    • Best Research Paper at EGETC 2023
    • 40 Under 40 Data Scientists Award 2022 by Analytics India Magazine
    • Service Excellence 2022 by Analyttica Datalab
    • CAP Ambassador & Member of ACB, INFORMS (2019-Present)
    • Best Research Poster Award 2016
      by Government of India

    Analytics Maturity

    Descriptive
    Diagnostic
    Predictive
    Prescriptive
    Cognitive

    Organisational Skills

    • Product Management: Strategy, Research, Customer Insights, Roadmapping, Prioritising, Prototyping, Metrics & KPIs
    • Project Management: Analytical project lifecycle maintenance, Resourcing, Budgeting, Client communication, Stakeholder Engagement, Reporting, Governance
    • People Management: Team Building, Coaching, Mentoring, Listening, Empathy, Trust Building, Performance Evaluation, Conflict Resolution

    Social Media Links

    Visa & Travel

    • B1/B2 Visa Type (M-entry) for US region valid up to 24-Sept-2024. Travel history to US, European, Asian & Middle-east regions.

    Non-commercial Engagements

    • Member - ACB INFORMS, IEEE, ACM, 3AI TLC, SIG GenAI Chair
    • Senior Researcher - Universidad Autónoma de Tamaulipas (UAT), Mexico [For Conference Chair and Research Supervision]
    • Research Contributor & Member - ShodhGuru Labs
    • PhD Co-supervisor & Invited Guest Speaker at various Universities & Events
    • Reviewer - Multiple Journals and Conferences

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