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I am Syed Aiman Akheel, an AI leader with 10+ years of experience driving AI innovation and business transformation across enterprise-scale environments. I translate cutting-edge AI research into measurable business impact by building scalable model development and strategic implementations across cross-functional teams.
I excel at leading cross-functional teams, architecting production-ready AI systems, and turning data into value. My expertise spans NLP, deep learning, and reinforcement learning, with a track record of delivering measurable improvements and revenue growth while mentoring others and shaping a data-driven culture.
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Work Experience
Data Scientist at AWS Professional Services Org. at Amazon
January 1, 2025 - PresentLed AI-driven projects for clients such as SunLife Insurance and Oxy Petroleum, designing and implementing reinforcement learning models for investment optimization and production-scale Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) systems to enhance LLM performance. Developed autonomous agentic RAG frameworks reducing hallucination rates by 87% and boosting response accuracy by 63%. Built text-to-SQL bots improving system latency and output accuracy, successfully delivering production-ready proof of concepts in high volatility environments.
Lead Scientist at Edge Fabric Org. at Amazon
January 1, 2025 - September 1, 2025Developed neural network models leveraging deep learning techniques, including convolutional and transformer networks, to identify hostile robots in online traffic with 99% accuracy and 0.99 F1-score. Implemented scalable real-time monitoring systems reducing false positives by 17% and improving detection speed, resulting in a 30% decrease in unauthorized access incidents and enhanced system reliability.
Machine Learning Engineer at Sponsored Products Org. at Amazon
May 1, 2024 - September 1, 2025Utilized key phrase-based associative sourcing techniques to source ads on Amazon.com, increasing revenue by over $160M and improving ad relevance by 10%. Employed ML embedding-based sourcing for over 200 million products, leveraging large language models and computer vision for significant increases in click-through rates and composite profits. Successfully deployed and scaled ML models across multiple marketplaces with robust training and inference pipelines.
Machine Learning Engineer at Alexa Shopping Org. at Amazon
May 1, 2022 - September 1, 2025Led initiatives leveraging deep learning to understand customer food preferences and personalize grocery shopping using supervised modeling techniques to determine dietary preferences, enhancing Alexa shopping experience.
Research Scientist at Returns & Recommerce Org. at Amazon
November 1, 2021 - September 1, 2025Identified return intent and re-salability for ASINs using supervised and unsupervised machine learning techniques combined with natural language processing. Delivered impactful implementations across multiple teams within the Returns & Recommerce organization.
Research Scientist at Alexa NLU Org. at Amazon
September 1, 2020 - September 1, 2025Spearheaded continuous enhancement and deployment of Alexa NLU models for English-speaking regions, transitioning ML models to advanced BERT-based architectures with an 18% performance improvement. Engineered a unified English understanding model optimized for diverse English-speaking countries and mentored junior data scientists fostering a collaborative ML-driven environment.
Solution Architect at Alexa NLU Org. at Amazon
March 1, 2020 - September 1, 2025Led data-driven improvements to natural language understanding models collaborating cross-functionally with leadership and contributors across science, engineering, design, and product management. Contributed to new NLP technologies and techniques development.
Data Scientist at Microsoft Consulting Services via Revel Consulting at Microsoft
February 1, 2019 - September 1, 2025Developed machine learning solutions to predict customer interest in Microsoft offerings by engineering over 1,500 features from six data sources using Jupyter Notebook and Microsoft SSAS. Used XGBoost and auto_ml for model development and automated hyperparameter tuning. Constructed infrastructure with Docker and Windows Subsystem for Linux, visualizing results with Microsoft Power BI dashboards.
Data Scientist at Health 360 Labs via Intuitive IT Solutions LLC at Health 360 Labs
October 1, 2018 - September 1, 2025Built machine learning models identifying problematic insurance claims analyzing CPT codes, leading to a 20% revenue increase. Developed Random Forest models using Azure ML Studio, implemented ETL pipelines for EDI file processing, created analytical dashboards in Power BI and Tableau, migrated databases to scalable Azure environments, and developed NLP models for payer name prediction to enhance lab diagnostic workflow management.
Business Analytics Researcher at Texas A&M University, Commerce
December 1, 2017 - September 1, 2025Conducted data-driven research projects analyzing CPA performance data with Tableau, sentiment analysis on Twitter data using R and Python, and YouTube channel metrics to optimize ad placement. Utilized text mining, visualization packages, and successfully identified optimal ad placement strategies for major YouTube channels.
Senior Project Manager at FlorWorx LLC
July 1, 2016 - September 1, 2025Managed European flooring installation projects, driving 80% revenue growth through strategic customer database development and market research. Implemented ML-based financial forecasting minimizing losses by analyzing costs, and managed multiple concurrent projects ensuring quality, customer satisfaction, and efficient delivery while maintaining supplier relationships.
Data Scientist at AWS Professional Services Org at Amazon, Toronto, ON, Canada
January 1, 2025 - PresentLed AI/ML initiatives for clients including SunLife Insurance, where I revolutionized investment approaches using reinforcement learning with advanced SAC+GRU architectures. Delivered production-ready proofs-of-concept optimizing income while reducing volatility. Implemented multi-asset optimization and risk-aware reward functions complying with LICAT. Engineered large-scale Retrieval Augmented Generation systems to enhance LLM performance, reducing hallucination rates by 87% and improving accuracy by 63%. Developed a Text-to-SQL bot for Oxy Petroleum that converted natural language queries into SQL, reducing latency by 200% and increasing output accuracy by 30%.
Lead Scientist at Edge Fabric Org at Amazon, Toronto, ON, Canada
January 1, 2025 - September 1, 2025Developed neural network models to identify hostile bots in Amazon's online traffic leveraging deep learning techniques including convolutional, transformer, and cross-layer analysis. Achieved 99% accuracy and 0.99 F1-score for malicious bot detection, significantly enhancing security by reducing unauthorized access by 30% and improving system reliability. Implemented real-time scalable monitoring systems that decreased false positives by 17% and improved detection speed to 0.18 ms.
Machine Learning Engineer at Sponsored Products Org at Amazon, Toronto, ON, Canada
May 1, 2024 - September 1, 2025Utilized key phrase-based associative sourcing techniques to source ads on Amazon.com product detail pages resulting in over $160M revenue and a 10% improvement in ad relevance. Employed ML embedding-based Associative Sourcing for over 200 million products, increasing ad clicks by 35 million and composite profits by $36 million. Established robust training and inference pipelines using Native AWS to facilitate efficient ML model deployment.
Machine Learning Engineer at Alexa Shopping Org at Amazon, Seattle, WA, USA
May 1, 2022 - September 1, 2025Led initiatives to leverage deep learning to understand customer food preferences and personalize the grocery shopping experience on Alexa. Used supervised modeling techniques to build ML systems determining dietary preferences.
Research Scientist at Returns & Recommerce Org at Amazon, Seattle, WA, USA
November 1, 2021 - September 1, 2025Identified return intent/reason and resalability for ASINs using unsupervised and supervised machine learning techniques and natural language processing. Delivered significant impact across the Returns & Recommerce organization with multiple use cases.
Research Scientist at Alexa NLU Org at Amazon, Seattle, WA, USA
September 1, 2020 - September 1, 2025Spearheaded continuous enhancement and deployment of Alexa NLU models for English-speaking regions. Transitioned ML models to advanced BERT-based deep learning architectures achieving an 18% improvement in model accuracy. Engineered a unified English understanding model optimized for diverse English-speaking countries. Mentored two data scientists and one intern fostering a collaborative and innovative ML-driven environment.
Solution Architect at Alexa NLU Org at Amazon, Seattle, WA, USA
March 1, 2020 - September 1, 2025Responsible for data-driven improvements to Natural Language Understanding models for customers in multiple English-speaking countries. Collaborated with cross-functional teams including leadership, science, engineering, design, and product management. Contributed to development of new natural language processing technologies and techniques.
Data Scientist at Microsoft Consulting Services via Revel Consulting at Microsoft, Sammamish, WA, USA
February 1, 2019 - September 1, 2025Developed ML solutions to predict customer interest in Microsoft offerings. Engineered 1,500+ features across six data sources using Jupyter Notebook and Microsoft SSAS for tabular modeling. Leveraged XGBoost and auto_ml for ML and automated hyperparameter tuning. Built infrastructure on Docker and Windows Subsystem for Linux. Visualized results through Microsoft Power BI dashboards while collaborating closely with data scientists and technical architects.
Data Scientist at Health 360 Labs via Intuitive IT Solutions LLC, Bellevue, WA, USA
October 1, 2018 - September 1, 2025Built an ML model to identify problematic insurance claims by analyzing CPT codes, leading to a 20% revenue increase at a CLIA-approved diagnostic facility. Developed Random Forest model using Azure ML Studio for claim prediction, implemented ETL pipelines for EDI file processing, and created analytical dashboards in Power BI and Tableau. Established a scalable Azure environment, migrated databases from on-premise to cloud, and developed an NLP model for payer name prediction.
Business Analytics Researcher at Texas A&M University, Commerce, TX, USA
December 1, 2017 - September 1, 2025Conducted several data-driven projects involving analysis of CPA performance data using Tableau, sentiment analysis on Twitter data using R and Python, and YouTube channel metrics for optimal ad placement. Utilized multiple analytical and visualization tools achieving successful recommendations for maximizing ad views with minimal frequency on prominent channels.
Senior Project Manager at FlorWorx LLC, Dubai, UAE
July 1, 2016 - September 1, 2025Managed European flooring installation projects driving 80% revenue growth through strategic customer database development and market research. Implemented ML-based financial forecasting to minimize losses by analyzing material, logistics, and resource costs pre-project. Managed multiple concurrent projects prioritizing feasibility and execution, ensuring superior quality, customer satisfaction, and efficient project delivery while maintaining strong supplier relationships.
Data Scientist at AWS Professional Services Org. at Amazon
January 1, 2025 - PresentRevolutionized SunLife's investment approach using reinforcement learning, progressing from Recurrent PPO with G2++ models to advanced SAC+GRU architecture incorporating risk-aware reward functions and multi-asset optimization with automated transaction cost handling. Delivered production-ready POC with exceptional back testing performance optimizing annual income and reducing volatility. Implemented production-scale Retrieval Augmented Generation systems to improve LLM performance with contextual knowledge retrieval, engineered autonomous agentic RAG frameworks reducing hallucination rates by 87% and improving response accuracy by 63%. Built a production-scale Text-to-SQL bot for Oxy Petroleum converting natural language queries into SQL, reducing system latency by 200% and increasing output accuracy by 30%.
Lead Scientist at Edge Fabric Org. at Amazon
January 1, 2025 - September 1, 2025Developed a neural network model to identify hostile robots within Amazon's online traffic using deep learning techniques such as convolutional, transformer, and cross layers. Achieved 99% accuracy and a 0.99 F1-score detecting malicious bots, significantly enhancing security. Implemented scalable real-time monitoring system reducing false positives by 17% and improving detection speed to 0.18 ms, leading to a 30% decrease in unauthorized access incidents and enhancing system reliability.
Machine Learning Engineer at Sponsored Products Org. at Amazon
May 1, 2024 - September 1, 2025Utilized key phrase-based associative sourcing techniques to source ads on Amazon.com product detail pages, resulting in revenue exceeding $160M and a 10% improvement in ad relevance. Employed embedding-based associative sourcing technique for over 200 million products, significantly increasing ad relevance accuracy and driving 35 million clicks and $36 million in composite profits. Successfully implemented and scaled ML models across multiple marketplaces by establishing robust training and inference pipelines using native AWS for efficient deployment and utilization.
Machine Learning Engineer at Alexa Shopping Org. at Amazon
May 1, 2022 - September 1, 2025Led initiatives using deep learning on the Alexa Shopping Grocery Personalization team to understand customer food preferences and personalize the shopping experience. Built ML systems using supervised modeling to determine dietary preferences, enhancing user personalization.
Research Scientist at Returns & Recommerce Org. at Amazon
November 1, 2021 - September 1, 2025Identified return intent and reasons for ASINs using unsupervised and supervised machine learning and natural language processing techniques. Implementation positively impacted Returns & Recommerce organization with multiple use cases across various teams.
Research Scientist at Alexa NLU Org. at Amazon
September 1, 2020 - September 1, 2025Led continuous enhancement and deployment of Alexa NLU models tailored for English-speaking regions. Transitioned ML models to advanced BERT-based deep learning architectures yielding 18% improvement in model accuracy. Engineered a unified English understanding model optimized for diverse English-speaking countries. Mentored two data scientists and one intern fostering collaborative and innovative ML environment.
Solution Architect at Alexa NLU Org. at Amazon
March 1, 2020 - September 1, 2025Responsible for data-driven improvements to Natural Language Understanding models for customers in multiple English-speaking countries. Collaborated cross-functionally with leadership and independent contributors across science, engineering, design, and product management. Contributed to the development of new natural language processing technologies and techniques.
Data Scientist at Microsoft Consulting Services via Revel Consulting at Microsoft
February 1, 2019 - September 1, 2025Developed ML solutions to predict customer interest in Microsoft offerings. Engineered 1,500+ features from six data sources using Jupyter Notebook and Microsoft SSAS for tabular modeling. Employed XGBoost and auto_ml for automated hyperparameter tuning. Built infrastructure on Docker and Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL). Visualized results through Microsoft Power BI dashboards. Collaborated with data scientists and technical architects.
Data Scientist at Health 360 Labs via Intuitive IT Solutions LLC at Health 360 Labs
October 1, 2018 - September 1, 2025Built ML model to identify problematic insurance claims analyzing CPT codes leading to 20% revenue increase. Developed Random Forest model in Azure ML Studio for claim prediction. Implemented ETL pipelines for EDI file processing and created analytical dashboards in Power BI and Tableau. Established scalable Azure environment and migrated databases from on-premise to cloud. Developed NLP model for payer name prediction streamlining operations and enhancing diagnostic workflow.
Business Analytics Researcher at Texas A&M University, Commerce
December 1, 2017 - September 1, 2025Conducted several data-driven projects analyzing CPA performance data using Tableau, sentiment analysis on Twitter data using R and Python, and YouTube channel metrics for optimal ad placement. Tools used included Text Mining package, ggplot2, TextBlob, and Matplotlib for analysis and visualization. Successfully identified optimal ad placement strategies for channels such as PewDiePie and Juenga German determining Tuesday as the most effective day for maximum views with minimal ad frequency.
Senior Project Manager at FlorWorx LLC
July 1, 2016 - September 1, 2025Managed European flooring installation projects focusing on strategic customer database growth and market research. Implemented ML-based financial forecasting minimizing losses by analyzing material, logistics, and resource costs pre-project. Managed multiple concurrent projects by evaluating feasibility and prioritizing execution ensuring superior quality, customer satisfaction, and efficient project delivery while maintaining strong supplier relationships.
Data Scientist at AWS Professional Services
January 1, 2025 - PresentLed development of production-ready ML solutions for enterprise clients; applied reinforcement learning, generative AI, NLP and deep learning architectures to optimize revenue, performance and operational efficiency; mentored cross-functional teams and established production-grade AI systems with governance and risk monitoring.
Lead Scientist at Edge Fabric Org
January 1, 2025 - September 11, 2025Engineered autonomous AGI agents and retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) frameworks to enable dynamic reasoning over documents; defined risk-aware reward functions; architected production-grade AI systems to tackle complex business challenges; led cross-functional collaboration.
Machine Learning Engineer at Sponsored Products Org (Amazon)
May 1, 2024 - September 11, 2025Built production ML models to optimize Amazon ads performance; employed keyword-based sourcing to boost CTR; achieved revenue impact of over $160M and a 10% improvement in ad relevance; developed end-to-end ML workflows and data pipelines for scalable deployment.
Research Scientist at Alexa Shopping Org (Amazon)
November 1, 2021 - September 11, 2025Led R&D to identify purchase intent and optimize shopping experiences with NLP and deep learning; collaborated with research and product teams to deliver measurable business impact across e-commerce experiences.
Research Scientist at Alexa NLU Org (Amazon)
March 1, 2020 - September 11, 2025Spearheaded continuous enhancement of Alexa's natural language understanding; migrated transformer architectures to improved BER/T-based pipelines; enhanced English understanding across diverse regions; mentored team members.
Solution Architect at Alexa NLU Org (Amazon)
February 1, 2019 - September 11, 2025Led data-driven improvements to customer NLP models for multi-language support; collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver NLP technologies and scalable solutions.
Data Scientist at Microsoft Consulting Services via Revel Consulting
February 1, 2019 - September 11, 2025Developed ML solutions to predict customer interest for Microsoft offerings; engineered 1,500+ features from six data sources using Jupyter and SSAS; implemented XGBoost and auto ML for model tuning; built Power BI dashboards; migrated analytics to cloud.
Senior Project Manager at FlorWorx LLC (Dubai)
July 1, 2016 - September 11, 2025Led European flooring installation projects; drove 80% revenue growth through strategic customer data base development and market research; implemented ML-informed financial forecasting for pre-construction budgets; managed concurrent projects and supplier relationships.
Data Scientist at Health360 Labs / Intuitive IT Solutions LLC
October 1, 2018 - September 11, 2025Built ML model to identify problematic insurance claims by analyzing CPT codes; created ETL pipelines; developed NLP payor name prediction; increased clinical lab processing efficiency and predictive capabilities.
Data Scientist at AWS Professional Services
January 1, 2025 - PresentDelivered production-ready AI/ML solutions for enterprise clients, including end-to-end model development, deployment, and monitoring in high-variability environments. Architected multi-asset optimization and automated model retraining pipelines to improve revenue performance and reduce volatility. Led risk-aware experimentation strategies, performance metrics, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to operationalize AI at scale.
Lead Scientist at Edge Fabric
January 2, 2025 - September 11, 2025Spearheaded production-scale transformer-based generation systems and agile ML deployments. Engineered autonomous agent frameworks for dynamic reasoning over document collections, achieving improved information sufficiency and faster decision making. Drove cross-functional collaboration and mentoring, aligning ML initiatives with business goals and customer value.
Research Scientist at Amazon
May 2, 2022 - September 11, 2025Worked in the Returns & Recommerce organization focusing on scalable ML approaches to optimize business processes, information retrieval, and anomaly detection. Contributed to end-to-end experimentation, model evaluation, and deployment in production environments.
Research Scientist at Alexa NLU Org (Amazon)
September 2, 2020 - September 11, 2025Led continuous enhancement and deployment of natural language understanding models for English-speaking regions. Transitioned ML models to production-ready architectures, achieving measurable improvements in accuracy and responsiveness across multilingual contexts.
Solution Architect at Alexa NLU Org (Amazon)
March 2, 2020 - September 11, 2025Architected NLP-driven solutions for customer-facing services, interfacing with data platforms, feature stores, and real-time analytics. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to map data flows, define ML pipelines, and ensure scalable deployment of AI features.
Senior Project Manager at FlordWorx LLC (Dubai)
July 2, 2016 - September 11, 2025Led European flooring installation projects, driving data-driven client development and market research to accelerate revenue growth. Implemented ML-assisted financial forecasting to minimize risks and optimize resource allocation across concurrent projects.
Data Scientist at Microsoft Consulting Services via Revel Consulting
February 2, 2019 - September 11, 2025Developed ML solutions to predict customer interest for Microsoft offerings. Engineered end-to-end data pipelines, built tabular models, and produced dashboards to support decision-making for marketing and sales optimization.
Data Scientist at Health360 Labs via Intuitive IT Solutions LLC
October 2, 2018 - September 11, 2025Built scalable data science workflows, including NLP payor name prediction and ETL pipelines to streamline diagnostic workflows. Established scalable cloud infrastructure and dashboards to support data-driven clinical decision support.
Machine Learning Engineer at Alexa Shopping Org
November 2, 2021 - September 11, 2025Led ML initiatives on the Alexa Shopping Personalization team, focusing on improving recommendation quality and personalized experiences through supervised and unsupervised learning approaches; collaborated with data science and engineering teams to drive impact.
Lead Scientist at Edge Fabric Org
January 1, 2025 - September 11, 2025Led production-ready AI systems across enterprise-scale environments, combining neural networks, predictive analytics, and data science to drive revenue growth and operational efficiency. Implemented robust AI governance, risk management, and scalable data pipelines; developed retrieval-augmented generation and multi-asset optimization pipelines; delivered production-ready proofs of concept in high-velocity environments.
Machine Learning Engineer at Amazon
November 2, 2021 - September 11, 2025ML engineer on the Alexa Shopping Grocery Personalization team, leading initiatives to leverage deep learning to understand customer food preferences and personalize the grocery shopping experience on Alexa. Built and deployed ML solutions with contextually relevant knowledge and robust monitoring.
Research Scientist at Alexa NLU Org (Amazon)
November 2, 2021 - September 11, 2025Applied ML/NLP techniques to improve natural language understanding for customers in English-speaking regions; led cross-functional collaboration across engineering, product and design; contributed to development and deployment of NLP architectures.
Solution Architect at Alexa NLU Org
March 2, 2020 - September 11, 2025Data-driven improvements to natural language understanding models for customers in multiple English-speaking countries; collaborated with cross-functional teams; contributed to new NLP technologies and best practices.
Data Scientist at Revel Consulting (for Microsoft Consulting Services)
February 2, 2019 - September 11, 2025Developed ML solutions to predict CPA performance, sentiment analysis on social data, and ad placement optimization; built large feature sets from multiple data sources; ETL pipelines; delivered dashboards and insights to clients; accelerated marketing performance.
Data Scientist at AWS Professional Services
January 1, 2025 - PresentLed data science initiatives for client engagements; built production-grade ML solutions; collaborated with cross-functional teams; delivered measurable business outcomes.
Lead Scientist at Edge Fabric Org
January 1, 2025 - September 29, 2025Led AI research and production-grade ML deployments; guided cross-functional teams; architected data pipelines and model governance.
Senior Data Scientist at Edge Fabric Org
May 1, 2024 - September 29, 2025Developed ML models, guided deployment, and client engagement; built business impact through AI.
Machine Learning Engineer at Alexa Shopping Org (Amazon)
May 1, 2022 - September 29, 2025Led ML initiatives for personalized shopping experiences; developed deep learning models and production pipelines.
Research Scientist at Alexa NLU Org (Amazon)
March 1, 2020 - September 29, 2025Led NLP model development for English-language NLU; drove continuous improvement of BER T-based architectures.
Research Scientist at Alexa Shopping Org (Amazon)
November 1, 2021 - September 29, 2025Led continuous enhancement of Alexa's e-commerce NLUs; cross-functional team collaboration.
Data Scientist at Revel Consulting (through Microsoft Consulting Services)
February 1, 2019 - September 29, 2025Developed ML solutions for client projects; data modeling and evaluation; produced dashboards and insights.
Senior Project Manager at FlorWorx LLC
July 1, 2016 - September 29, 2025Managed European flooring installation projects; delivered revenue growth; managed budgets and teams.
Solutions Architect at Alexa NLU Org
March 1, 2020 - September 29, 2025Data-driven improvements to natural language understanding models for customers across multiple English-speaking regions.
Data Scientist at AWS Professional Services Org
January 1, 2025 - PresentLeading data science initiatives for AWS Professional Services, translating business problems into scalable ML solutions, deploying production-ready models, and mentoring junior data scientists.
Lead Scientist at Edge Fabric Org
January 1, 2025 - September 29, 2025Led development of end-to-end ML systems for edge devices, including on-device inference architectures, model optimization, and deployment pipelines to reduce latency and optimize costs.
Machine Learning Engineer at Alexa Shopping Org (Amazon)
May 2, 2022 - September 29, 2025Built ML-driven customer experience features for Alexa Shopping, including search relevance and recommendation improvements, leveraging large language models and context-aware pipelines.
Research Scientist at Alexa Returns & Recommerce Org (Amazon)
November 2, 2021 - September 29, 2025Drove ML research to optimize returns and recommerce workflows, identifying retention drivers and enhancing predictive models for cost reductions and customer experience.
Solution Architect at Alexa NLU Org (Amazon)
March 2, 2020 - September 29, 2025As a Solution Architect on the Alexa AI team, led data-driven improvements to Natural Language Understanding across English-speaking regions.
Data Scientist at Health360 Labs via Innovative IT Solutions LLC
October 2, 2018 - September 29, 2025Built a ML model to identify problematic insurance claims by analyzing CPT codes, leading to a 20% revenue increase; implemented ETL pipelines and dashboards for reporting.
Senior Project Manager at FlorWorx LLC (Dubai)
July 2, 2016 - September 29, 2025Managed European flooring installation projects; drove 80% revenue growth through strategic customer data basis development and market research; implemented ML-based financial forecasting; oversaw multiple concurrent projects.
Data Scientist at Revel Consulting / Microsoft Consulting Services
February 2, 2019 - September 29, 2025Developed ML solutions to predict customer interest in Microsoft offerings; engineered 1,500+ features from six data sources using Jupyter and Microsoft SSA/SAS for tabular modeling; deployed XGBoost and AutoML; built Docker-based infrastructure and dashboards in Power BI.
Lead Scientist at Edge Fabric Org
May 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025Developed a neural-network model to identify hostile bots within Amazon's online traffic. Leveraged convolutional, transformer, and cross-attention architectures to analyze and classify traffic patterns, enabling detection of malicious bots. Achieved 99% accuracy and 0.9 F1-score in bot detection. Implemented scalable real-time monitoring, reducing false positives by 17% and decreasing unauthorized access incidents by 30%, safeguarding user data and service integrity.
Machine Learning Engineer at Amazon - Alexa Shopping Org
May 1, 2022 - May 1, 2024ML engineer on the Alexa Shopping Grocery Personalization team, leading initiatives to leverage deep learning to understand customer food preferences and personalize the grocery shopping experience on Alexa.
Research Scientist at Amazon - Alexa NLU Org
September 1, 2020 - November 1, 2021Spearheaded continuous enhancement and deployment of Alexa NLU models for English-speaking regions. Successfully transitioned ML models to BERTopic-based/BERText architectures, improving model accuracy and understanding capabilities for English-speaking markets.
Research Scientist at Amazon - Returns & Recommerce Org
March 1, 2020 - September 1, 2020Identified return intent/reason and re-salability for ASINs using unsupervised and supervised ML techniques and NLP. Contributed to improving return insights and overall customer experience.
Data Scientist at Microsoft Consulting Services
November 1, 2018 - February 1, 2019Developed ML solutions leveraging ~1,500 features from six data sources using Python; performed sentiment analysis on social data; created dashboards in Power BI; applied XGBoost and automated hyperparameter tuning. Delivered data-driven insights for CPA performance and ad placement optimization.
Senior Project Manager at FlorWorx LLC
November 1, 2013 - July 1, 2016Managed European flooring installation projects; drove 80% revenue growth through strategic customer data initiatives and market research. Implemented ML-based financial forecasting to optimize material, logistics, and resource costs for pre-project planning.
Senior Project Manager at FlorWorx LLC (Dubai)
November 1, 2013 - July 1, 2016Led European flooring installation projects, drove 80% revenue growth through strategic customer data base development and market research. Implemented ML-based financial forecasting to minimize losses by analyzing material, logistics, and resource costs; produced scalable processes.
Solution Architect at Alexa NLU Org (Alexa AI Team)
November 1, 2018 - February 1, 2020Data-driven improvements to Natural Language Understanding models for customers in multiple English-speaking regions. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver end-to-end AI system architectures, data pipelines, and deployment strategies. Led training and knowledge transfer.
Research Scientist at Alexa NLU Org
May 1, 2019 - March 1, 2020Spearheaded continuous enhancement and deployment of Alexa NLU models tailored for English-speaking regions. Implemented BER T-based deep learning architectures, resulting in an 18% improvement in model accuracy. Led scalable deployment via production pipelines.
Machine Learning Engineer at Alexa Shopping Org (Amazon)
November 1, 2021 - May 1, 2022Led ML initiatives on the Alexa Shopping Personalization team to understand customer food preferences and personalize grocery shopping experiences on Alexa. Used supervised modeling to capture dietary preferences and contributed to feature engineering and model tuning.
Research Scientist at Returns & Recommerce Org (Amazon)
March 1, 2020 - September 1, 2020Led ML research for returns and recommerce, identifying return intent, retraining and label reduction for ASINs using unsupervised and supervised ML techniques. Built scalable ML pipelines and dashboards to monitor impact.
Education
Master of Science - Business Analytics at Texas A&M University, Commerce
August 1, 2016 - December 1, 2017Bachelor of Technology - Mechatronics Engineering (Robotics) at Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad, India
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2010Master of Science - Business Analytics at Texas A&M University, Commerce
January 1, 2016 - December 1, 2017Bachelor of Technology - Mechatronics Engineering (Robotics) at Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad, India
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2010Master of Science - Business Analytics at Texas A&M University
August 1, 2016 - December 1, 2017Bachelor of Technology - Mechatronics Engineering (Robotics) at Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2010Master of Science - Business Analytics at Texas A&M University, Commerce
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2017Bachelor of Technology - Mechanical Engineering (Robotics) at Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad, India
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2010Master of Science - Business Analytics at Texas A&M University-Commerce
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2017Bachelor of Technology - Mechanical Engineering (Robotics) at Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2010Master of Science - Business Analytics at Texas A&M University, Commerce, Texas, USA
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2017Bachelor of Technology - Mechatronics Engineering (Robotics) at Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad, India
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2010Master of Science - Business Analytics at Texas A&M University, Commerce
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2017Bachelor of Technology - Mechanical Engineering (Robotics) at Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2010Master of Science - Business Analytics at Texas A&M University, Commerce
January 1, 2016 - December 1, 2017Bachelor of Technology - Mechatronics Engineering (Robotics) at Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University
January 1, 2010 - May 1, 2010Master of Science - Business Analytics at Texas A&M University, Commerce
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2017Bachelor of Technology - Mechatronics Engineering (Robotics) at Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2010Master of Science - Business Analytics at Texas A&M University, Commerce, Texas, USA
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2017Bachelor of Technology - Mechatronics Engineering (Robotics) at Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad, India
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2010Qualifications
AWS Certification
January 11, 2030 - September 1, 2025Harvard Certification
January 11, 2030 - September 1, 2025AWS Certification
January 11, 2030 - September 1, 2025Harvard Certification
January 11, 2030 - September 1, 2025AWS Certification
January 11, 2030 - September 11, 2025Harvard Certification
January 11, 2030 - September 11, 2025AWS Certification
January 11, 2030 - September 11, 2025Harvard Certification
January 11, 2030 - September 11, 2025AWS Certification
January 11, 2030 - September 29, 2025Harvard Certification
January 11, 2030 - September 29, 2025AWS Certification
January 11, 2030 - December 4, 2025Harvard Certification
January 11, 2030 - December 4, 2025SCRUM/Agile Certification
January 11, 2030 - December 4, 2025AWS Certification
January 11, 2030 - December 4, 2025Harvard Certification
January 11, 2030 - December 4, 2025Industry Experience
Financial Services, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Retail, Education, Transportation & Logistics, Computers & Electronics, Energy & Utilities, Other, Media & Entertainment
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