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VADLA SURESH

VADLA SURESH

Hyderabad

Summary

Data Scientist with expertise in monetizing data through advanced analytics and AI/ML technologies. Proven track record in applying machine learning, deep learning, and natural language processing to derive actionable insights.

Driving data-driven decision-making that enhances operational efficiency. Committed to leveraging analytical skills to optimize business processes and achieve strategic goals.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Engineer AI/ML

Verizon
Hyderabad
12.2023 - Current

Designed innovative machine learning solutions to optimize fraud detection processes for IGAM Group achieving $6.5M revenue protection in 2024.

Designed and developed frameworks to detect Customer Friction within Authentication processes using AI/ML technologies with significant uptick on DIS Score

Delivered data insights to senior management for critical decision-making processes.

Data Scientist | Artificial Intelligence & Analytics

Cognizant (Client - Verizon)
01.2021 - 12.2023

Design and implement various Data Science, Machine Learning projects from scratch in Identity & Access Management & Fraud Prevention

Design and Implement various Fraud Analytics ML models for IAM Group in real-time

Providing Data Insights to Senior Management for critical decisions and other business problems by applying various data mining and statistical techniques

Maintaining the existing models

Data Scientist | Data Science and Analytics Group

ICICI Bank Ltd
04.2017 - 12.2020

Data Science & ML Initiatives at ICICI:

Led AI/ML projects to enhance customer acquisition, engagement, and retention.

Designed data-driven strategies for digital customers using internal/external data.

Developed ML models for Personal Loans, Bill Pay, Credit Cards, and other products.

Built Next Best Product & Propensity Models, enabling ₹10 Cr PL disbursement in a month.

Created Digital Native Model, increasing high-value customers by 25%.

Developed Attrition Prediction (XGB), reducing churn from 13% to 8%.

Built Digital Onboarding (Cosine Similarity), increasing digital transactions by 12%.

Applied RFM Modeling for segmentation, boosting transactions by 20% and adding ₹2 Cr/month revenue.

Delivered key data insights to senior management for strategic decisions.

Branch Manager

ICICI Bank Ltd
11.2011 - 03.2017
  • Customer Relationship & Sales: Increased customer base by 150%, sales by 130%, and optimized cross-sell & up-sell.
  • Portfolio Management: Advised HNI clients on low-risk investments for high ROI.
  • Lead Generation: Developed a sales lead system implemented organization-wide.
  • Customer Satisfaction: Improved service delivery via Finacle CRM & feedback mechanisms.
  • Compliance & Risk: Ensured adherence to RBI, SOX, AML, and KYC regulations.
  • Operational Efficiency: Automated vendor payments, reduced cash holding costs by 30%.

Education

PGDBA - Banking & Finance

Manipal University
01.2011

M. Sc - Organic Chemistry

Kakatiya University
Warangal
01.2008

B. Sc - Maths, Physics & Chemistry

Osmania University
Hyderabad
01.2006

Skills

Digital Analytics

Data Science

Machine Learning

Classification Algorithms

Clustering Algorithms

Natural Language Processing

Prompt Engineering / LLMs

Python

Splunk

Grafana

H2O

Certification

  • AWS – Machine Learning Speciality, 2021
  • ML/AI through Google Cloud Platform, 2020
  • Machine Learning Scientist with Python, 2020
  • Data Science and Machine Learning, 2019
  • Introduction to Data Science through R, 2018

Extracurricular Activities

IGBC Certified 

Received NCC- A, B & C Certificates 

Took part in National Integration Camps (NCC) 

Floor Marshal & Member of Fire Safety Council – ICICI Corporate Office - Gachibowli

Timeline

Senior Engineer AI/ML

Verizon
12.2023 - Current

Data Scientist | Artificial Intelligence & Analytics

Cognizant (Client - Verizon)
01.2021 - 12.2023

Data Scientist | Data Science and Analytics Group

ICICI Bank Ltd
04.2017 - 12.2020

Branch Manager

ICICI Bank Ltd
11.2011 - 03.2017

PGDBA - Banking & Finance

Manipal University

M. Sc - Organic Chemistry

Kakatiya University

B. Sc - Maths, Physics & Chemistry

Osmania University
VADLA SURESH