Nihal Veeramalla

Senior AI Engineer @ The World Bank Group

About

Results-driven Data Scientist with extensive experience delivering end-to-end machine learning, NLP, and AI solutions across diverse domains. Skilled in customer segmentation, document classification, predictive analytics, and generative AI using Python, Scikit-learn, TensorFlow, and PyTorch. Proven expertise in deploying scalable models and data pipelines on cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, and Azure, with strong knowledge of MLOps best practices including CI/CD, MLflow, and model monitoring. Adept at feature engineering, hypothesis testing, hyperparameter tuning, and statistical modeling to derive actionable insights that drive business value. Effective communicator who collaborates with cross-functional teams to translate complex data into strategic recommendations.

Country

United States

City

Washington DC-Baltimore Area

Industry

Information Technology & Services

Skill

Autogen, LangChain, Crew ai, Mcp, Langraph, Scikit-learn, CNN models, MySQL, processing efficiency, SciPy, Monetary, Frequency, Combined Recency, leveraging NLP, frameworks , TensorFlow , Jira, Stakeholder Engagement, Financial Analysis, Microsoft Project

Experience

Senior AI Engineer

The World Bank Group

2026-3 - Present · 7 mos

Washington, DC

AI Engineer

Fiserv

2024-1 - Present · 2 yrs 9 mos

United States

Data Scientist / AI

Hyperleap AI

2020-6 - 2022-8 · 2 yrs 3 mos

India

Data Scientist

Infinite Infolab

2019-1 - 2020-6 · 1 yr 6 mos

India

Education

George Mason University - College of Engineering and Computing

Data Analytics Engineering

2022-8 - 2024-5 · 1 yr 10 mos

Specialized in data analytics, machine learning, and big data technologies. Gained proficiency in Python, SQL, cloud computing, and data visualization. Developed strong analytical and problem-solving skills through hands-on projects, such as AI chatbot development, terrorism analysis, sentiment analysis, sales forecasting, and melanoma detection. These experiences prepared me to tackle complex data challenges in various industries.

International Institute of Information Technology Bangalore

Data science

2020-11 - 2021-12 · 1 yr 2 mos

At IIIT Bangalore, I specialized in data science, focusing on analytics, visualization, machine learning, and deep learning. I gained hands-on experience with neural networks, CNNs, RNNs, and advanced machine learning techniques. This program enhanced my proficiency in Python, SQL, cloud computing, and data visualization, equipping me with the skills to tackle complex data challenges and develop sophisticated AI models.

SRM IST Chennai

CSE

2016 - 2020 · 4 yrs

Graduated with a B.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering. Published a research paper on detecting and preventing DDoS attacks using Software-Defined Networking (SDN), enhancing my expertise in network security and cybersecurity.