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Dinesh Margana

Frisco

Summary

Model Risk Management professional with over 5 years of experience performing independent model validation, stress testing, benchmarking, and governance reviews in highly regulated environments. Proven expertise in aligning validation activities with SR 11-7 regulatory expectations, supported by strong hands-on skills in Python, SQL, and Excel for data quality, reconciliation, and performance analysis. Adept at translating complex technical implementations into clear, audit-ready risk assessments for stakeholders across Risk, Audit, Technology, and Governance.

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Associate - Model Risk / Validation Support

LexisNexis Risk Solutions

Frisco

09.2025 - Current

Performed independent validation and testing of analytical and decision-making models supporting risk-sensitive business processes.
Reviewed model inputs, data transformations, assumptions, and outputs to ensure calculation accuracy, data integrity, and control effectiveness.
Executed stress testing, scenario analysis, benchmarking, and back-testing to assess model stability and performance.
Conducted model change impact analysis and re-testing to support governance approvals and releases.
Built Python and SQL automation for data quality checks, reconciliation, and variance analysis.
Collaborated with model owners, risk, audit, and technology teams to resolve findings and support regulatory readiness.

Associate - Risk Analytics & Model Validation

Accenture

Hyderabad

09.2022 - 12.2023

Supported enterprise-wide model validation and risk analytics across multiple analytical models and platforms.
Performed regression, sensitivity, scenario testing, and back-testing to assess model robustness and stability.
Conducted performance monitoring to identify trends, anomalies, threshold breaches, and emerging risks.
Evaluated data quality (completeness, accuracy, timeliness, and consistency) for model inputs.
Collaborated with Risk, Audit, and Technology teams to remediate validation findings, and close action items.
Prepared validation documentation, test scripts, and audit evidence aligned with governance standards.

Analyst - Risk Controls & Validation Support

ROBOMOTO Technologies

Bangalore

06.2019 - 09.2022

Supported risk control testing and validation by independently reviewing system configurations, access controls, and change artifacts.
Validated calculation logic, reconciliations, and reporting accuracy across operational and financial systems.
Participated in internal and external audits, providing walkthroughs, evidence, and remediation tracking.
Developed analytical scripts and monitoring routines to track KRIs, and identify emerging operational risks.
Enhanced governance and control frameworks through standardized testing procedures and documentation.

Education

Master of Computer & Information Science -

Southern Arkansas University

Magnolia, AR

05-2025

Bachelor of Technology - Electronics & Communication Engineering

Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University

Kakinada, India

04-2019

Skills

Model Risk Management (SR 11-7)

Model Validation & Independent Review

Stress Testing, Scenario Analysis & Back-Testing

Model Benchmarking & Performance Monitoring

Assumptions, Limitations & Use (ALU) Testing

Data Quality, Lineage & Reconciliation Controls

Change Management & Model Impact Analysis

Governance, Audit & Regulatory Documentation

Python, SQL & Advanced Excel

Technical skills

Programming & Analytics: Python, SQL, Advanced Excel, Bash
Model Risk Techniques: Stress testing, scenario analysis, back-testing, benchmarking
Data Analysis: Time-series analysis, reconciliation testing, variance analysis
Documentation: Model validation reports, audit evidence, technical memos
Tools & Platforms: AWS, Azure, Git, Linux, Jira, Agile / Scrum