LAHARI
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SUMMARY
Experienced Data Scientist and Machine Learning Engineer with over 3 years of hands-on expertise in building and deploying AI
solutions across finance and banking industries. Skilled in developing predictive models, NLP systems, anomaly detection, time-
series forecasting, and deep learning using Python, TensorFlow, PyTorch, and SQL. Proven ability to design real-time ETL
pipelines, automate fraud detection, and enhance trading strategies for improved compliance and risk management. Proficient
in creating interactive dashboards using Power BI and Tableau to support data-driven decisions. Strong team player with a track
record of integrating AI into core business operations to boost efficiency, accuracy, and customer experience.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Programming & Scripting: Python, SQL, R, JavaScript, JAVA
Database & Storage: MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB (NoSQL)
Data Visualization & BI: Power BI, Tableau, Matplotlib, Seaborn, Geospatial & Interactive Dashboards, Data
Storytelling
Machine Learning & AI: TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn, XGBoost, Reinforcement Learning, GANs, Neural Networks
(CNNs, RNNs), Generative AI, Agentic AI
Data Engineering & ETL: Apache Spark, Hadoop, AWS Kinesis, Kafka, Data Warehousing, ETL Pipelines, SQL-based ETL
Processing, Apache Hive, One Lake, Big query
Advanced Analytics: Time Series Forecasting, Anomaly Detection, Risk Modeling, Customer Segmentation,
Predictive Analytics, AI-Driven Decision Making, SHAP, LIME
NLP & Text Analytics: Sentiment Analysis, Transformer Models, LangChain, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG)
Models, Prompt Engineering, LLM Fine, Intelligent Document Processing
Cloud & Deployment: AWS SageMaker, Docker, Kubernetes, Flask, REST APIs, CI/CD, Co-Pilot studio, Azure Cognitive
Services
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Data Scientist with AI/ML May 2024 – Present
Charles Schwab, TX
● Developed a Portfolio Risk Monitoring & Client Insights Platform to help financial advisors track market exposure, detect
anomalies, and deliver personalized investment recommendations in real time.
● Designed and deployed LLM-powered compliance automation workflows using GPT-4, LangChain, and retrieval-
augmented generation (RAG) pipelines to extract, validate, and summarize key insights from global regulatory
filings, reducing manual review effort by 60%.
● Designed an NLP-powered market sentiment analysis engine using BERT and Hugging Face Transformers to process
financial news, earnings reports, and analyst commentary, improving recommendation accuracy by 35%.
● Implemented a fraud and anomaly detection module combining Isolation Forests for outlier detection, Autoencoder
Networks for behavioral deviation scoring, and Graph Neural Networks (GNNs) for relational account analysis,
achieving 99% fraud detection accuracy and identifying high-risk accounts in under 50ms via an Apache Kafka +
PySpark streaming pipeline.
● Automated compliance document analysis using GPT-4, LangChain, and domain-specific embeddings to extract and
validate key fields from SEC filings and client agreements, cutting manual review time by 60% while improving
compliance accuracy.
● Deployed the platform through Azure ML for automated model workflows, Kubernetes for container orchestration, and
MLflow for experiment tracking and version control, reducing model deployment cycles by 60% and ensuring
reproducibility.
● Implemented generative AI frameworks and agentic workflows to enhance compliance monitoring, leveraging embeddings, attention-
based NLP models, and PyTorch/TensorFlow architectures for scalable, high-performance solutions.
Jr. Data Scientist Jan 2022 – Aug 2023
Intellect Design Arena, India
● Developed an AI-driven KYC Document Extraction System using BERT-based NER models and Tesseract OCR to
automate customer onboarding processes, reducing manual data entry time by 60% and improving compliance
accuracy.
● Designed a credit risk scoring model leveraging XGBoost and Logistic Regression to automate retail loan approvals,
integrating credit bureau data and transactional histories, which improved loan approval accuracy and reduced
default rates by 18%.
● Built a customer behavior profiling pipeline using K-Means clustering to segment customers based on spending
patterns and demographics, enabling personalized banking offers and enhancing cross-sell opportunities for the
marketing team.
● Implemented an AML (Anti-Money Laundering) Screening Workflow by integrating external sanction list APIs and
building rule-based entity matching algorithms, streamlining compliance checks and reducing manual screening
time by 40%.
● Automated ETL workflows using Apache Airflow, Python, and PostgreSQL to ensure accurate and timely data
ingestion, transformation, and validation for regulatory reporting pipelines.
● Collaborated with product engineering teams to integrate credit risk scores and customer segmentation insights
into Intellect’s digital banking platform (iGTB), ensuring business users had real-time access to actionable data.
● Developed an insights automation engine using NLP summarization techniques to extract key clauses from
onboarding forms and regulatory documents, improving compliance review turnaround time by 45%.
EDUCATION
Master of Science in Computer Science
University of North Texas, Denton, TX
CERTIFICATIONS
AWS CERTIFIED DATA ENGINEER-ASSOCIATE
MICROSOFT CERTIFIED- AZURE DATA SCIENTIST ASSOCIATE
AWS CERTIFIED MACHINE LEARNING -SPECIALITY
PROJECTS
Loan Default Prediction
● Built an end-to-end loan default prediction system using Python and machine learning to identify high-risk
borrowers with over 90% accuracy. The project included data cleaning, feature engineering, and training multiple
classification models including Logistic Regression, Random Forest, and XGBoost.
● A real-time prediction interface was developed using Streamlit, allowing users to input loan application details and
receive instant risk feedback. Additionally, Power BI dashboards were created to visualize key patterns in defaults
across loan grade, term, interest rates, and employment length.
● Enabled deeper insights into borrower behavior, supporting informed loan approval decisions.
Customer Churn Prediction using Machine Learning
● Built a predictive model to identify telecom customers likely to churn using billing, usage, and demographic data.
Applied preprocessing, PCA, and VIF to prepare features, and trained models like Random Forest and XGBoost.
● Optimized performance using Grid SearchCV and evaluated with ROC-AUC and confusion matrix. Delivered insights
to support retention strategies through visual reports.
Smart Wedding Planner
● Developed a dynamic wedding planner website designed for individuals and couples to customize and manage their
dream weddings. The platform includes features such as customizable wedding packages (themes, destinations, food
menus), user profiles for planning management, multi-channel customer support, and a feedback mechanism for
service improvement.
● Unique offerings include a "Pay Later" option and integrated wedding insurance to provide financial flexibility and
peace of mind. Integrated a predictive model for cost estimation based on historical booking data using regression
techniques. The system supports customizable planning flows and visual analytics for event managers and couple