Praveen Kumar

Praveen Kumar

Artificial Intelligence Engineer @ Verizon

About

I’m a Senior Data Scientist with 10+ years of experience focused on AI execution and applied data science, turning complex business problems into scalable, production-ready solutions.My work goes beyond traditional modeling — I specialize in understanding ambiguous problem spaces, rapidly prototyping solutions, and operationalizing AI/ML systems that drive real business impact.I have hands-on experience in:Translating business needs into AI-driven solutionsWorking with raw, imperfect, and large-scale data to enable analytics and GenAI use casesBuilding Python-based prototypes and reusable toolsApplying Generative AI and prompt engineering for decision-ready outputsCollaborating with engineering teams to move solutions from prototype to productionDeveloping reusable frameworks, code, and documentation for scalabilityI thrive in environments where curiosity, experimentation, and execution are key — and where the goal is not just insight, but impact at scale.

Country

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City

United States

Industry

Information Technology & Services

Skill

AWS SageMaker, Flask, FastAPI, Pandas (Software), Apache Spark, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Azure SQL, Amazon Web Services (AWS), LangChain, TensorFlow, Kubernetes, SQL, Snowflake, Test Automation, Manual Testing, Quality Assurance, Test Planning, Quality Management, Testing, Java

Experience

Verizon

Artificial Intelligence Engineer

Verizon

LinkedIn
2023-10 - Present · 3 yrs

New Jersey, United States

• Designed and implemented end-to-end AI/ML solutions supporting healthcare and financial data use cases, enabling data-driven decision making across enterprise systems • Built scalable data pipelines using PySpark, Databricks, and Airflow to process large-scale structured and unstructured datasets • Developed and deployed machine learning models for prediction, anomaly detection, and analytics using Python and Scikit-learn • Implemented Generative AI solutions using LLMs and RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) for document processing, knowledge retrieval, and automation • Designed APIs and microservices (FastAPI/Flask) to integrate ML models into production applications • Applied MLOps practices using MLflow, Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines for model deployment, monitoring, and lifecycle management • Worked with cross-functional teams including business stakeholders, data engineering, and risk teams to deliver solutions aligned with healthcare and financial domain requirements • Optimized model performance and data workflows, improving processing efficiency and system scalability • Built dashboards and reports using SQL and BI tools to provide insights into operational and financial metrics • Ensured compliance, security, and governance standards for enterprise AI systems in regulated environments

Imetris Corporation, TX

Artificial Intelligence Engineer / Data Scientist

Imetris Corporation, TX

2021-6 - 2023-9 · 2 yrs 4 mos

Texas, United States

• Developed machine learning models (regression, classification, NLP) for analytics and business insights across enterprise datasets • Built ETL and data pipelines using Python, Spark, and Airflow for large-scale data processing • Designed and deployed AI/ML solutions on Azure ML and GCP Vertex AI • Implemented NLP solutions for text classification, sentiment analysis, and document processing • Developed Generative AI and LLM-based applications for automation and knowledge retrieval • Applied MLOps practices using MLflow, Docker, and Kubernetes for scalable model deployment • Created dashboards and visualizations using Power BI/Tableau to track model performance and business KPIs • Collaborated with stakeholders to translate business requirements into data-driven solutions in healthcare and finance-related use cases

Comcast

Applied AI Data Scientist

Comcast

LinkedIn
2019-1 - 2021-5 · 2 yrs 5 mos

Pennsylvania, United States

• Built and optimized machine learning models for predictive analytics and customer insights • Developed data pipelines using Python, Spark, and Airflow for large-scale data processing • Designed scalable ML systems using TensorFlow and PyTorch • Implemented NLP and AI solutions for text analytics and automation • Integrated ML models into production using APIs and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) • Applied MLOps practices for deployment, monitoring, and continuous improvement • Delivered dashboards and reports to support business and operational decision-making • Collaborated with stakeholders to align AI solutions with business goals and analytics needs

State of New Mexico - Governor's Commission on Disability

Generative AI Engineer/ Data Analyst

State of New Mexico - Governor's Commission on Disability

LinkedIn
2017-8 - 2018-12 · 1 yr 5 mos

New Mexico, United States

• Developed AI/ML solutions for predictive analytics and enterprise data processing • Built data pipelines and ETL workflows using Python, Spark, and Airflow • Designed and deployed scalable ML systems for analytics and automation • Implemented NLP solutions for document processing and data extraction • Integrated AI models into applications using APIs and microservices • Applied MLOps practices for deployment, monitoring, and performance optimization • Delivered dashboards and analytics insights for operational decision-making • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver data-driven solutions

Citizens Financial Group (Finance Domain)

Data & AI Engineer

Citizens Financial Group (Finance Domain)

2016-5 - 2017-7 · 1 yr 3 mos

Providence, RI

• Developed AI/ML models supporting financial analytics, fraud detection, and customer insights • Built data pipelines and ETL workflows for large-scale financial data processing • Designed secure and compliant AI solutions aligned with banking and regulatory standards • Implemented NLP and AI solutions for document processing and automation • Deployed ML models on cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) using MLOps practices • Created dashboards and reports to monitor financial KPIs and model performance • Integrated AI systems with enterprise applications using APIs and microservices • Collaborated with business teams to deliver data-driven insights for financial decision-making

Grange Insurance (Insurance = Finance Domain)

Predictive AI Engineer

Grange Insurance (Insurance = Finance Domain)

2014-6 - 2016-4 · 1 yr 11 mos

Ohio, United States

• Built predictive models for insurance analytics, risk assessment, and business insights • Developed data pipelines using Python, Spark, and Airflow for data processing • Designed ML systems for automation and analytics using TensorFlow and PyTorch • Implemented NLP solutions for text analytics and document processing • Deployed models using cloud platforms and MLOps frameworks • Delivered dashboards and reports for business and operational insights • Optimized model performance and data workflows for scalability • Worked with stakeholders to align AI solutions with insurance and financial domain needs

Education

University of New Haven

University of New Haven

LinkedIn

Computer Science

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