I am a data scientist with 8+ years of experience applying machine learning and AI across real estate, energy, and healthcare to drive predictive decision-making and automation at enterprise scale. I thrive on turning complex data into actionable insights and scalable solutions that improve reliability, accuracy, and operational performance. I blend statistical rigor with model-driven experimentation and cross-functional collaboration to translate data-driven ideas into intelligent systems, from conversational AI and predictive maintenance to optimization and analytics platforms.

Rama Challa

I am a data scientist with 8+ years of experience applying machine learning and AI across real estate, energy, and healthcare to drive predictive decision-making and automation at enterprise scale. I thrive on turning complex data into actionable insights and scalable solutions that improve reliability, accuracy, and operational performance. I blend statistical rigor with model-driven experimentation and cross-functional collaboration to translate data-driven ideas into intelligent systems, from conversational AI and predictive maintenance to optimization and analytics platforms.

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I am a data scientist with 8+ years of experience applying machine learning and AI across real estate, energy, and healthcare to drive predictive decision-making and automation at enterprise scale. I thrive on turning complex data into actionable insights and scalable solutions that improve reliability, accuracy, and operational performance.

I blend statistical rigor with model-driven experimentation and cross-functional collaboration to translate data-driven ideas into intelligent systems, from conversational AI and predictive maintenance to optimization and analytics platforms.

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Language

English
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Work Experience

Senior Data Scientist, CBRE – Decision Intelligence at CBRE
December 1, 2019 - April 1, 2023
Led data science initiatives for the largest real estate and facilities management company, shifting operations from reactive maintenance toward predictive, AI-driven decision-making, improving service reliability and efficiency at scale. Delivered multilingual NLP-powered virtual assistance, technician dispatch optimization, predictive maintenance, and lease clause extraction platforms. Built explainable models and dashboards to drive adoption and governance across global portfolios.
Data Scientist, Schlumberger – Operations Analytics at Schlumberger
September 1, 2016 - December 1, 2019
Spearheaded analytics efforts for global field operations, enhancing resource utilization and reducing working capital. Developed probabilistic resource prediction, pricing anomaly detection, and end-to-end ML pipelines with drift monitoring, collaborating with cross-functional teams to scale deployments.
Data Scientist, CoreCompete – Healthcare Analytics at CoreCompete
August 1, 2014 - August 1, 2016
Drove analytics engagements in healthcare, building patient readmission risk models and delivering actionable predictive insights for care management. Explored multiple algorithms to optimize intervention strategies and costs.

Education

Master of Science in Supply Chain Analytics at Rutgers University, New Jersey
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2025
Master of Technology in Biotechnology at Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur
January 11, 2030 - January 6, 2026
Bachelor of Technology in Biotechnology at Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur
January 11, 2030 - January 6, 2026

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Real Estate & Construction, Healthcare, Energy & Utilities, Professional Services