Maniganda R.K	 	
 
 	
E-Mail:	 rmaniganda@gmail.com	 	
 	 	 	 	 	 	Mobile:	 91	-9916688811	 / 8073190432	 	
 
 
Synopsis	 	
 
Results	-driven professional with 19 years of experience leading AI/ML	, MLOps, LLM, Gen AI, NLP, 	
and Data Science init iatives across mult iple industries. Proven track record in buildin g and 
ma	nagin g high	-performin g teams, driving innovation, and delivering impactfu l solution s. Expertise 	
in leveragin g advanced analytics and machin e learning to solve complex business challenges.	 	
 
 
Skills	:    Technical:	 AI &amp; ML, MLOps, Natural Language Processing (NLP), Large Language Models 	
(LLM), Predictive Modeling, Data Engineering, Statistical Analysis	 	
 Management:	 Team Leadersh	ip &amp; Management, Agile/Scrum Methodology, Project Management, 	
Strategic Planning, Stakeholder Communication	 	
 Tools &amp; Platforms:	 Business Intelligence Tools, Cloud Platforms (AWS, Azure), 	SQL	, Teradata, Aster, 	
Hadoop, Adobe Test &amp; Target, Tableau, Raw, ch	art.js, Numpy, Pandas, Scikit	-Learn, TensorFlow, 	
Google Colab, DVC, Image Tagger, CVAT, MLFlow	 	
 
Technical Proficiencies	 	
 	Proficiency in Spark, 	SQL	, Python, and Scala	 	
 	Experience with data warehousing, E TL/ELT processes, and data modeling	 	
 	Knowledge of CI/CD practices and tools, particularly Azure DevOps	 	
 
 	
ORGANIZATIONA L EXPERIENCE	 	
 
Lead 	(Jan&rsquo;23	 &ndash;Mar&rsquo;24)	 	
 
Transunion Global Technology Center	 	
 	
&bull; 	Led cross	-functional projects using advanced data modeling and analysis techniques to discover 	
insights that guided strategic decisions and 	uncovered optimization opportunities.	 	
&bull; 	Implemented AI/ML	 initiatives, employing MLOps practices to enhance model development and 	
deployment.	 	
&bull; 	Spearheaded projects in LLM and Gen AI, driving advancements in natural language understanding 
and generation.	 	
&bull; 	Managed a team of data scientists and engi	neers, ensuring alignment with business goals and 	
delivering high	-quality solutions.	 	
&bull; 	Established close working relationships with other technology teams and business users to 
understand requirements and execute projects.	 	
&bull; 	Improved mortgage risk assess	ment accuracy by 20%, reducing defaults and optimizing loan 	
portfolio performance.

Key Achievements	 	
- 	Design and Development:	 Developed and	 optimized large	-scale data processing pipelines 	
using Databricks on Azure, including ETL processes and scalable data models. 	 	
- 	Azure Integration:	 Integrated Databricks with Azure services like Azure Data Lake, Azure 	SQL	 	
Database, Azure Synapse Analyti	cs, and Azure Machine Learning, utilizing Azure DevOps for 	
CI/CD.	 	
- 	SaaS Product Exposure:	 Collaborated with product teams to understand data requirements 	
and integrate SaaS product data into the data platform. 	 	
- 	Performance Optimization:	  Monitored	 and optimized data pipelines and queries, 	
implementing best practices for data governance, security, and compliance.	 	
- 	Collaboration and Leadership:	 Worked closely with data scientists, analysts, and other 	
stakeholders, mentoring junior engineers and 	promoting best practices. 	 	
- 	Documentation and Reporting:	 Maintained comprehensive documentation of data 	
engineering processes, designs, and solutions, generating reports and dashboards for 
insights.	 	
- 	BPM Solution Architecture	: Pr	oven expertise in architecting, designing, and implementing 	
scalable and efficient BPM solutions for diverse business processes.	 	
 
Assistant Manager Operations	 (Aug&rsquo;21	- Dec&rsquo;22	) 	
 
Archwell Operations India Pvt Ltd, Bangalore	 	
 	
&bull; 	Designed and implemented data strategies to drive business outcomes.	 	
&bull; 	Developed and deployed machine learning models, optimizing decision	-making processes.	 	
&bull; 	Collaborated with cross	-functional teams to integrate AI solutions into business operations.	 	
&bull; 	Mentored 	team members, fostering professional growth and develop	ment.	 	
&bull; 	Ensured data accuracy and consistent reporting by designing and creating optimal processes and 
procedures.	 	
&bull; 	Client Collaboration and Requirements Translation	: Skilled in understanding client business 	
requirements and translating them	 into technical BPM solutions.	 	
 
 
Assistant Manager Operations	 (Oct	 &#039;19 	- May&#039;21)	 	
 
First	source	 Solutions Ltd, Bangalore	 	
 	
&bull; 	Proficient in 	SQL	, Teradata, Aster, Hadoop, Adobe Test &amp; Target, Tableau, Raw, chart.js.	 	
&bull; 	Led AI/ML projects, focusing on NLP and predicti	ve modeling to enhance business intelligence.	 	
&bull; 	Managed stakeholder relationships and delivered insights	-driven solutions.	 	
&bull; 	Built, developed, and maintained dashboards and performance metrics to support key business 
decisions.	 	
&bull; 	Technical Leadership	: Experienced in providing technical leadership and guidance to development 	
teams, ensuring adherence to coding standards and best practices.	 	
&bull; 	Snowflake Data Warehousing	: Proficient in Snowflake with hand	s-on experience in implementing 	
models via DBT.	 	
 
Team Leader	 - Operations (Sep &#039;1	8 - Sep	 &#039;19	) 	
 
Firstsource Solutions Ltd, Bangalore

&bull; 	Utilized Numpy, Pandas, Scikit	-Learn, TensorFlow 1 &amp; 2, Google Colab,	 DVC, Image Tagger, CVAT, 	
and MLFlow.	 	
&bull; 	Directed a team of data scientists, overseeing project execution and ensuring deliverables met 
quality standards.	 	
&bull; 	Conducted R&amp;D to develop new algorithms, assessing the cost	-benefit of models and approaches.	 	
&bull; 	Pre	-Sales and Technical Expertise	: Strong background in supporting pre	-sales activities, including 	
technical presentations, client demonstrations, and proposal development.	 	
 	 	
Team Leader 	&ndash; Operations	 (Dec &rsquo;13 	- Sep &#039;18)	 	
 
Rockedge solutions Pvt Ltd n/k/a American Core Title Services	 	
 	 	
&bull; 	Led data science and analytics projects, driving innovation and operational efficiencies.	 	
&bull; 	Developed machine	 learning algorithms and predictive models for business applications.	 	
&bull; 	Managed data with 	SQL	, key	-value stores, columnar databases, and graph databases.	 	
&bull; 	Communicated insights and business impacts to stakeholders in leadership, technology, sales, 
marketing, and product teams.	 	
&bull; 	BPM Standards and Tools	: Proficient in BPMN 2.0 standards and hands	-on experience with BPM 	
platforms like Camunda,	 IBM BPM, and programming languages	 	
 
 
 
Senior Quality Analyst 	&ndash; Operations	 (Dec	&rsquo;10 	- Dec &rsquo;13)	 	
 
ISG Novosoft Technologies PVT. L	td. , Bangalore	 	
 	
&bull; 	Applied advanced statistics, computer vision, and time	-series analysis using 	 TensorFlow and 	
PyTorch.	 	
&bull; 	Conducted advanced data analysis to support business decisions.	 	
&bull; 	Collaborated with business stakeholders to identify analytical requirements and deliver 
actionable insights.	 	
&bull; 	Communication and Mentorship	: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with 	
experience in leading workshops, training sessions, and mentoring development teams.	 	
&bull; 	Data Visualization	: Proficient in using data v	isualization tools like Power BI to create 	
insightful reports.	 	
 
Process Executive 	&ndash; Operations	 (Sep &rsquo;05 	- Dec&rsquo;10	) 	
 
Intertitle AKA First American India	 	 	
 	
&bull; 	Analyzed business processes and data to optimize operational performanc	e. 	
&bull; 	Prepared reports and presentations to communicate findings and recommendations.	 	
&bull; 	Developed skills in data handling and analysis, laying the foundation for career 	growth in analytics.	 	
&bull; 	Analytical and Problem	-Solvin g Skills	: Strong analytical skills to tackle complex data problems and 	
derive meaningful insights.