I am a Senior AI/ML Engineer with over a decade of experience building and deploying data-driven solutions across finance, insurance, and tech. I specialize in turning complex datasets into actionable models, forecasts, and insights that improve efficiency, accuracy, and business outcomes. I am proficient with Python, R, SQL, and a broad stack of ML/DL frameworks, cloud platforms, and big data tools. I thrive in cross-functional teams, translating business needs into scalable AI products and maintaining governance, explainability, and reliability in production environments.

Rishika Gundavarapu

I am a Senior AI/ML Engineer with over a decade of experience building and deploying data-driven solutions across finance, insurance, and tech. I specialize in turning complex datasets into actionable models, forecasts, and insights that improve efficiency, accuracy, and business outcomes. I am proficient with Python, R, SQL, and a broad stack of ML/DL frameworks, cloud platforms, and big data tools. I thrive in cross-functional teams, translating business needs into scalable AI products and maintaining governance, explainability, and reliability in production environments.

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I am a Senior AI/ML Engineer with over a decade of experience building and deploying data-driven solutions across finance, insurance, and tech. I specialize in turning complex datasets into actionable models, forecasts, and insights that improve efficiency, accuracy, and business outcomes.

I am proficient with Python, R, SQL, and a broad stack of ML/DL frameworks, cloud platforms, and big data tools. I thrive in cross-functional teams, translating business needs into scalable AI products and maintaining governance, explainability, and reliability in production environments.

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Language

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Work Experience

Senior AI/ML Engineer at JPMorgan Chase
September 1, 2024 - Present
Senior AI/ML Engineer responsible for building and deploying ML/AI solutions at scale. Queried and extracted logs from BPM and MTAS databases using PostgreSQL and Cassandra, performed data cleaning and transformation in Jupyter, and handled missing values. Developed ML models (Logistic Regression, Random Forest, Gradient Boosting, SVM) and deployed on AWS SageMaker. Built end-to-end analytical solutions, created Tableau dashboards, automated ML pipelines, and integrated with GitLab. Maintained production monitoring and collaborated across Linux environments.
Senior AI/ML Engineer at Anthem
April 1, 2022 - August 1, 2024
Developed and deployed fraud detection models using anomaly detection and ensemble learning, improving detection precision and reducing fraudulent payouts. Built OCR-powered document ingestion for claims forms with high accuracy, and engineered a predictive underwriting model using neural networks. Led real-time claims triage via RAG pipelines and auto claims summarization using LLMs, while establishing retraining pipelines and model governance dashboards.
AI/ML Engineer at Liberty Mutual Insurance
August 1, 2020 - March 1, 2022
Collaborated on ML model pipelines, data extraction/cleaning, and scalable AI solutions. Implemented predictive analytics and NLP frameworks, enhanced natural language understanding, and delivered actionable insights. Built data extraction and visualization solutions and contributed to scalable ML infrastructure.
Machine Learning Engineer at Innova Solution
April 1, 2018 - July 1, 2020
Designed, developed, and deployed end-to-end ML pipelines for structured and unstructured data. Built supervised and unsupervised models, preprocessing pipelines, and integrated models into backend systems via REST APIs. Monitored model performance, tuned hyperparameters, and supported production issues within an Agile environment.
Data Scientist at ICICI Bank
July 1, 2015 - December 1, 2017
Advised on data analytics to drive business decisions. Applied ML and data mining techniques to forecast sales, developed data analysis models for various business scenarios, and created data visualizations to present insights. Mentored colleagues and contributed to knowledge sharing across teams.

Education

Bachelor of Technology at JNTUH College of Engineering Hyderabad
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2014

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Industry Experience

Financial Services, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Education, Healthcare, Other