Saurabh Kumar
Senior Data Scientist at Apple
Mr. Saurabh has Extensive Experience in Data Science and Machine Learning
Mr. Saurabh's career trajectory showcases a deep commitment to advancing the field of data science and its applications across various industries:
Current Role at Apple: As a Lead Data Scientist at Apple's Ads Platform, Mr. Saurabh is at the forefront of applying experimentation and machine learning techniques to one of the world's most influential tech companies. This role demonstrates his ability to work with cutting-edge technologies and contribute to significant industry advancements.
Leadership at Lyft: In Mr. Saurabh's previous position as Head of TBS Payments Data Science at Lyft, I led multiple data science workstreams that directly impacted the company's bottom line and user experience. his responsibilities included:
Developing ML models to reduce fraud losses
Improving membership retention through A/B testing
Enhancing payment health for Lyft's micromobility services
Building fraud models for theft and loss prevention
Improving customer experience through data-driven reliability improvements
Innovations at Capital One: During Mr. Saurabh's four-year tenure at Capital One, Mr. Saurabh progressed from Principal Associate to Data Science Manager. Mr. Saurabh's work is focused on leveraging alternative data sources to provide financial inclusion to underserved communities, showcasing the positive social impact of technology.
Research and Consulting Experience: Mr. Saurabh's diverse background includes research at NASA, where he applied machine learning techniques to analyze climatic drivers of global forest fires, and consulting work at Pfizer, where he developed optimization tools for marketing spend and identified growth opportunities using advanced analytics.
Technical Expertise and Innovation
Throughout Mr. Saurabh's career, he have demonstrated a strong command of various data science and machine learning technologies:
Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, and Java
Experience with big data technologies like PySpark and H2O
Expertise in statistical analysis, A/B testing, and experimentation
Development of production-level models for large-scale applications (e.g., identity matching models for 114 million Capital One customers)
Leadership and Mentorship
Mr. Saurabh's roles have consistently involved leading teams and mentoring others in the field:
Led a team of analysts at EXL Services Ltd
Managed data science teams at Capital One and Lyft
Conceptualized and conducted training sessions for new joiners at EXL
Cross-Industry Experience
Mr. Saurabh's career spans multiple industries, including:
Technology (Apple, Lyft)
Finance (Capital One, HSBC)
Healthcare (Pfizer)
Space and Climate Research (NASA)
Consulting (Deloitte, EXL Services)
Commitment to Continuous Learning and Development
Mr. Saurabh's career progression demonstrates a commitment to continuous learning and staying at the forefront of technological advancements. From his early internships at Deloitte and the Laboratoire de Recherche en Informatique to my current leadership role at Apple, Mr. Saurabh have consistently sought out opportunities to expand my knowledge and skills.