Praveen Tiwari
Principal
Bengaluru
Summary
Dynamic AI and Supply Chain leader with over 12 years of global experience in CPG, Retail, Insurance, Finance, MedTech, and Telecom industries. Proven track record of leading large teams and providing strategic guidance. Expert in optimizing operations through innovative AI solutions, contributing to organizational success in dynamic environments.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Principal - Data Scientist
Asper.ai
04.2022 - Current
- Led customer engagements exceeding $1Mn in revenue, contributing annual revenue surpassing $4.5M.
- Conceptualized and executed Gen AI for streamlined data querying, enhancing operational efficiency.
- Orchestrated multiple successful customer rollouts for the Demand Forecasting tool, optimizing forecasting processes, Inventory Optimization and assortment Planning.
- Provided valuable coaching and mentoring to junior team members, fostering expertise in AI and ML solutions.
- Actively involved in ideation and filing of multiple patents in field of demand planning and supply chain.
Manager
Ernst & Young
06.2019 - 04.2022
- Served as engagement lead for Aera and other AI Based solutions, overseeing a 40-member team.
- Successfully managed a USD $1Mn offshore project, ensuring efficient delivery and client satisfaction.
- Orchestrated the automation of demand planning processes for a prominent FMCG client, enhancing operational effectiveness.
- Pioneered supply chain automation initiatives, optimizing processes such as RPM PO Pushback, Stock Rebalancing and FG Norm.
- Build Backlog and backorder management systems for a major MedTech Client.
- Designed comprehensive architecture for seamless data migration from SAP ECC to Aera systems.
- Provided thought leadership in statistics and data analysis, contributing valuable insights to the pillar.
- Engaged with diverse stakeholders across regions, conducting exploratory data analysis to grasp geographical nuances and complexities for the effective implementation of AI projects.
Analyst
Accenture Digital
06.2018 - 06.2019
- Integral part of sales pitch team, presenting multiple AI and Data Analytics solutions to diverse customers.
- Spearheaded the development of an impactful AI solution for a leading insurance player in the US.
- Crafted compelling rapid prototypes using Python and NLP, instrumental in securing key AI deals for the client.
Senior Data Analyst
L&T Infotech
09.2015 - 12.2016
- Delivered analytics-based solutions for diverse clients.
- Conducted Customer Segmentation to analyze license purchasing patterns.
Executed Proof of Concept (POC) for AI-based solutions in CRM systems. - Developed an AI solution for automated ticket assignment, enhancing Customer SLA.
- Generated queries and custom reports to provide valuable business insights to clients.
Sr. Software Engineer
Birlasoft
10.2013 - 09.2015
- Conducted advanced analytics-driven Segmentation for targeted marketing efforts.
- Executed data analysis and profiling using SQL and BI tools.
- Developed interactive dashboards and Ad Hoc reports in Tableau, connecting various data sources.
- Implemented Data Migration into CRM systems using traditional ETL methods and advanced tools like Informatica.
Sr. Soft Engineer
Infosys
05.2023 - 10.2023
- Developed custom SQL queries, extracting reports from multiple databases aligned with user stories and business needs.
- Derived metrics and crafted dashboards in Tableau and OBIEE to meet business requirements.
- Played a key role in data analysis, identifying data sets, source data, metadata, definitions, and formats.
- Created custom SQL reports, implementing automation through schedulers.
Recognized for consistently delivering high-quality and timely results, including data migration into Siebel CRM systems.
Software Engineer
Tech Mahindra
05.2010 - 05.2012
- Collaborated closely with data architects and DBA team, implementing data model changes in the analytical database across all environments.
- Innovated new procedures to manage complex business logic, modifying stored procedures, functions, views, and tables for project enhancements and defect resolutions.
- Interacted with Business Analysts to gather analytics reports/dashboards requirements and define business and functional specifications.
- Played a pivotal role in creating data models for projects.
Developed reports and dashboards with various analytics views (Drill-Down, Pivot Table, Chart, Column Selector, and Tabular) using OBIEE. - Demonstrated a commitment to personal responsibility, consistently meeting deadlines and delivering high-quality work.
Education
Master of Science - Business Analytics
NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SINGAPORE
Singapore 01.2017 - 06.2018
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
SIKKIM MANIPAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
Sikkim 06.2005 - 06.2009
Skills
AI
Machine Learning
Deep Learning
Demand Planning
Gen AI
SQL
Python
AeraBitBucketBusiness Development
Stakeholder Management
Timeline
Sr. Soft Engineer
Infosys
05.2023 - 10.2023
Principal - Data Scientist
Asper.ai
04.2022 - Current
Manager
Ernst & Young
06.2019 - 04.2022
Analyst
Accenture Digital
06.2018 - 06.2019
Master of Science - Business Analytics
NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SINGAPORE
01.2017 - 06.2018
Senior Data Analyst
L&T Infotech
09.2015 - 12.2016
Sr. Software Engineer
Birlasoft
10.2013 - 09.2015
Software Engineer
Tech Mahindra
05.2010 - 05.2012
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
SIKKIM MANIPAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
06.2005 - 06.2009
Accomplishments
Patent Filed Under AI Meta learning.
Analytics Tools
- Python
- R
Dl Framework
- Keras
- Pytorch
Bi Reporting
- Tableau
- Power BI
- Aera
Environment
- Microsoft Azure
- Azure Data Bricks
Database
- MS-SQL
- Oracle
- Exasol
- MySQL