Balajee U

Data Science Manager | Machine Learning & AI Expert | 10+ Years | Team Leadership | Business Strategy | Generative AI | Python, SQL, R Experienced Data Science Manager with over 10 years of hands-on experience in building and leading high-performing data teams. I specialize in designing and deploying machine learning systems that drive measurable business value. My core strengths include team leadership, stakeholder communication, strategic execution, and AI/ML development across industries. Core Skills & Strengths: - Leadership in managing end-to-end data science lifecycle, from ideation to deployment - Proven success leading cross-functional teams and delivering AI solutions aligned with business goals - Deep expertise in predictive modeling, customer segmentation, churn forecasting, and GenAI (LLMs, RAG pipelines) - Proficient in Python, R, SQL, Power BI, Tableau, R Shiny; experienced with cloud platforms like AWS & GCP - Known for bridging the gap between technical solutions and business decision-making Recent Highlights: - Led AI-driven automation projects using LLMs to reduce analysis time by 80% - Built multiple forecasting and scoring models that optimized operations and improved retention - Architected ML workflows for real-time business intelligence and automated decision systems