Praneeth Kumar Palepu
Bangalore
Summary
Results-driven Deep Learning Specialist with 13 years of extensive IT industry experience, excelling in Machine Learning, data analytics, business analysis, project management, Six Sigma methodologies and Solution Design. Demonstrated success in leveraging data-driven insights to inform strategic decisions and drive operational excellence. Adept at orchestrating cross-functional teams, implementing cutting-edge technologies, and delivering impactful solutions. Committed to achieving and surpassing organizational objectives through innovation and precision.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Deep Learning Specialist
Standard Chartered Bank
Bangalore
03.2022 - Current
- Developed a matrix based approach to identify the similarity of a given word against a list of words.
- Instrumental in developing a data suitability engine (pip-installable package for automated exploratory data analysis), a synthetic data generator for structured data, and a model fairness identification engine.
- Conducted data preprocessing, feature engineering, and data augmentation to optimize model performance.
- Developed and implemented deep neural network models for various machine learning tasks.
- Created clear documentation for models, code, and workflows.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to integrate deep learning solutions into applications.
- Fine-tuned and optimized deep learning models for accuracy, and scalability.
- Monitored model's performance in production across multiple cycles. Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to model validation, model improvement.
- Provided mentorship and guidance to junior team members and contribute to knowledge sharing within the organization.
Senior Business Analyst
Maveric Systems Private Limited
Bangalore
06.2021 - 03.2022
- Developed business process models to identify and document customer requirements.
- Analyzed existing systems and processes, identified gaps and recommended improvements.
- Reviewed system design specifications for completeness, accuracy, consistency, traceability and usability.
- Performed statistical data analysis to inform customer groups.
- Performed root cause analysis to determine underlying issues in complex problems.
- Documented test cases for validating system functionality against user requirements.
- Conducted gap analysis between current state processes and desired future state processes.
- Prioritized day-to-day delivery functions to promote sustained growth within digital and mobile technology division.
- Developed new analytical systems to improve essential business metrics visibility.
Business Analyst Specialist
Nasdaq
Bangalore
04.2018 - 06.2021
- Established the Talent Analytics framework at Nasdaq, while concurrently designing the business architecture with meticulous attention to scope definition, process orchestration, alternative strategies, and comprehensive risk assessments.
- Used statistical techniques to predict key people’s metrics including Time to Fill, Headcount by BU prediction (Workforce management), Voluntary and Involuntary attrition, BU wise salary analysis.
- Derived conceptual designs from business objectives to deliver software and applications according to specifications.
- Supported senior leadership team with reporting, analysis and business presentations to inform divisional strategies.
- Assisted in developing project timelines and tracked progress against them.
- Identified opportunities for process automation through workflow mapping techniques.
- Drafted user stories to define customer needs for product enhancement projects.
Senior Project Analyst
Conduent (Formerly Xerox Business Services)
Bangalore
03.2015 - 04.2018
- Delivered project-level analysis, generating essential project analysis documentation, including business requirements, scope matrices, use cases, sequence diagrams, future state proposals, and User Acceptance Testing (UAT) plans.
- Monitored project progress against established benchmarks and provided regular status reports to stakeholders.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to ensure successful completion of projects on time and within budget.
- Analyzed data from various sources to identify trends and develop insights into potential risks or opportunities for improvement.
- Created process documentation including AS-IS and TO-BE process maps, Standard Operating Procedures and best practices documents.
Process Specialist
Infosys Limited
Bangalore
12.2010 - 03.2015
- Planned and implemented process improvement initiatives based on ISO, Lean and Six Sigma principles.
- Conducted in-depth analysis of production processes, identifying areas ripe for improvement. Accomplished Lean Six Sigma Green Belt and Yellow Belt certifications, effectively automating processes and delivering substantial cost benefits to the client.
- Developed and implemented process initiatives to optimize operations.
- Generated performance reports on process efficiency and effectiveness.
- Performed data analysis to identify trends, problems and solutions.
- Implemented changes to existing procedures as required by management.
- Documented operational procedures, workflows and best practices.
Education
Diploma - Textile Technology
Indian Institute of Handloom Technology
Salem04.2009
Skills
- Machine Learning
- Data Mining
- Project Management
- Data Analytics
- Deep Learning
- Statistical Analysis
- Workflow Analysis
- Sprint Planning
- Scrum Processes
- Requirements Gathering
- Quality Assurance
- Data Mapping
- Strategic Planning
- Cross-Functional Team Collaboration
- Documentation
- Manual Testing
Certification
Lean Six Sigma Green belt Certification - Infosys
Fundamentals of Scrum - Udemy
Deep Learning - Machine Learning - Coursera
Timeline
Deep Learning Specialist
Standard Chartered Bank
03.2022 - Current
Senior Business Analyst
Maveric Systems Private Limited
06.2021 - 03.2022
Business Analyst Specialist
Nasdaq
04.2018 - 06.2021
Senior Project Analyst
Conduent (Formerly Xerox Business Services)
03.2015 - 04.2018
Process Specialist
Infosys Limited
12.2010 - 03.2015
Diploma - Textile Technology
Indian Institute of Handloom Technology
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