Otkrist Gupta

Otkrist Gupta

Vice President of Machine Learning @ Lendbuzz

About

As the VP of R&D at Lendbuzz, I lead a team of data scientists and engineers who develop innovative solutions for the auto lending industry. With over 10 years of experience in machine learning, computer science, and media lab research, I have a strong background in designing and implementing algorithms, models, and systems that leverage data to optimize business outcomes. I have also published multiple papers in prestigious journals and conferences, demonstrating my expertise and contribution to the field. My mission is to use my skills and knowledge to create positive social impact and financial inclusion for underserved communities. I am passionate about collaborating with diverse and talented people who share the same vision and values as Lendbuzz. Together, we strive to deliver excellence, innovation, and customer satisfaction.

Country

United States

City

Boston

Industry

Computer Software

Skill

Computer Science, Linear Algebra, Algorithms, Algorithm Design, Java software development, C++, Python, Java, Software Development, Machine Learning, Computer Vision, Computer Graphics, HTML, Distributed Systems, Java Enterprise Edition, Programming, Python (Programming Language)

Experience

Lendbuzz

Vice President of Machine Learning

Lendbuzz

LinkedIn
2018-6 - Present · 8 yrs 3 mos

Boston, MA

• Led AI strategy and execution across customer engagement, risk, and operations at a multi-billion-dollar financial services company • Building voice-based conversational AI agents for customer engagement and collections • Established and led specialized ML teams (PhDs + senior engineers) delivering production-grade models and automation for core business processes • Owned development of financial risk scoring models used in underwriting and servicing $2B+ in auto loans and supporting $1B+ in securitized risk portfolios • Architected the in-house MLOps platform, enabling automated model training, optimization, deployment, monitoring, testing, governance, and regulatory auditing • Designed and led development of an internal AutoML platform for scalable hyperparameter optimization and model experimentation across teams • Leading computer vision initiatives for ID verification, bank statement parsing, MRZ extraction, image forensics, and fraud detection • Published peer-reviewed research in applied computer vision and signal processing (IJDAR 2021, EURASIP 2022)

Lendbuzz

Vice President of Data Science

Lendbuzz

LinkedIn
2018-6 - 2021-7 · 3 yrs 2 mos

Greater Boston Area

MIT Media Lab

Research Assistant

MIT Media Lab

LinkedIn
2014-9 - 2018-5 · 3 yrs 9 mos

Greater Boston Area

Google

Software Engineer

Google

LinkedIn
2013-5 - 2014-9 · 1 yr 5 mos

Mountain View, California

LinkedIn

Software Developer

LinkedIn

LinkedIn
2012-6 - 2013-5 · 1 yr

Mountain View, CA

Pursuing exciting projects and goals for LinkedIn recruiter backend.

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Research Assistant

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

LinkedIn
2010-8 - 2012-6 · 1 yr 11 mos

Greater Boston Area

Working on capture imaging and visualization of light transmission using femtosecond light source and pico second imager. Gave the mathematical proof of existence and uniqueness of solution for around the corner 3D shape problem. Invented algorithm for around the corner 3d imaging using time of arrival data of photons (patent submitted). Publication in Nature Communication (2012), Optics Express (2013) and thesis topic.

Tower Research Capital LLC

Infrastructure Developer

Tower Research Capital LLC

2009-7 - 2010-8 · 1 yr 2 mos

Developed trading, market data acquisition infrastructure for trading on LSE, NYSE Euronext (Netherlands), EUREX (Switzerland), BATS, LME (London Metal), SIBE (Spain), and other notable exchanges. All programming was done in C++ Designed and developed using python, a web based risk management GUI to control risk limits for trading Developed a library of scripts to track positions, check database integrity, send alerts, and debug server messages

Yahoo

Summer Intern

Yahoo

LinkedIn
2008-3 - 2008-7 · 5 mos

India

Automated re-annotation of web pages after html structure modifications using dynamic programming based techniques Developed a robust mechanism for annotation transfer across two different DOMs between web pages Virtual Reality Applications Research Team (VIRART), University of Nottingham (May 2007-July 2007) Member of "Virtual Klub" project team which aimed at developing software aids to impart music education to children Developed a software package in Java which provides interactive 3D environment with attachable music themes Performed regular interaction with school children and user studies to make software aids more user friendly Academic Projects Recovering 3D shape Around a Corner using Ultra -Fast Time-of-Flight Imaging

University of Nottingham

Summer Training and Exchange Student

University of Nottingham

LinkedIn
2007-5 - 2007-7 · 3 mos

Worked on software to impart music education to kids. Project included 3d visualization of music, direct interaction and user studies for improvement.

Education

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

LinkedIn

Machine Learning

2014 - 2018 · 4 yrs

Thesis Title: "Unlocking the potential of deep neural networks in resource and data constrained environments"

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

LinkedIn

Media Lab

2010 - 2012 · 2 yrs

Selected for Research Assistantship (2010-2012) with Professor Ramesh Raskar in Camera Culture group Coursework - Advanced Algorithms, Machine Learning, Optimization Methods, Computational Photography Main research area: Novel imaging techniques using time of flight methods, futuristic 3D displays and projectors

Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi

Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi

LinkedIn

Comp. Science and Engineering

2005 - 2009 · 4 yrs
Delhi Public School - R. K. Puram

Delhi Public School - R. K. Puram

LinkedIn

science(physics)

2003 - 2005 · 2 yrs

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