Leela Krishna Raavi
Chicago,IL
Summary
Experienced leader with strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Data Science Manager
XSell Technologies Inc.
09.2021 - Current
- Led AI platform transformation by designing and architecting core platform components that integrate various machine learning microservices, elevating the system's performance and scalability
- Pioneered experimentation with advanced ML models, including deep learning, NLP, and causal inference, delivering high-impact solutions that improved business outcomes
- Managed cross-functional teams, overseeing project lifecycles, coordinating efforts between data science, engineering, and client-facing teams to ensure alignment with company vision and goals
- Delivered high-value client solutions, directly addressing their needs with tailored machine learning applications and system optimizations
- Mentored and developed talent within the team, providing technical guidance and fostering a collaborative environment to ensure timely delivery of key projects
- Introduced and championed best practices, improving operational efficiency and ensuring the adoption of cutting-edge AI/ML techniques across the organization
Data Scientist
XSell Technologies Inc.
06.2018 - 08.2021
- Architected and deployed machine learning models to enhance AI platform features, focusing on real-time performance and advanced NLP techniques.
Led experimentation with cutting-edge deep learning algorithms such as LSTMs, CNNs, and Transformers, improving the platform's decision-making capabilities, thereby improving client engagement by 25%. - Collaborated with clients to develop custom solutions, ensuring that the platform met their evolving needs and requirements.
- Optimized system infrastructure, ensuring scalability and robustness by integrating AWS services for seamless deployment and maintenance, achieving a improvement of around 30% in model deployments.
Data Analyst
XSell Technologies Inc.
08.2017 - 06.2018
- Enhanced company's AI capabilities using machine learning, probabilistic graphical models, and NLP to deliver real-time updates and improve predictive accuracy.
- Worked closely with cross-functional teams to optimize cloud infrastructure and ensure high availability of AI features for clients.
Managed and maintained the HiPer platform’s database and AWS infrastructure, ensuring consistent uptime and performance. - Delivered a major feature update that increased system efficiency by 35%, optimizing data flow and processing time.
Education
Master's of Science - Computer Information Science
HARRISBURG UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY
Harrisburg, PA06.2022
Master's of Science - Computer Science
ILLINOIS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
Chicago, IL05.2017
Bachelor of Technology - Mining Engineering
INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
Dhanbad, India05.2013
Skills
- Python, Bash, Git
- Java, C,C, Swift
- Deep Learning, Probabilistic Graphic Models, NLP
- PyTorch, Tensorflow, Transformers, Scikit, Spacy, NLTK
- CUDA, MPI, OpenMP, OpenCL, Apache Hadoop,Docker
Accomplishments
- Co-Inventor of a revolutionary Raman-based medical imaging device, combining Raman spectroscopy with advanced imaging technologies to enable non-invasive, real-time diagnostics in medical settings (Patent Granted).
- Co-Inventor of a cutting-edge, rapid medical diagnostic device, designed to streamline and expedite medical diagnoses using advanced data analytics and machine learning models (Patent Pending)
- Collaborated with team of 3 in the development of 5 Machine Learning APIs.
- Supervised team of 2+ staff members.
- Spearheaded the integration of real-time machine learning pipelines, enhancing system responsiveness and boosting customer satisfaction by 15%.
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing
Memberships
- Member of Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
- Member of Association for Computing Machinery (ACM)
- Member of Latin Rhythms Dance Company, Chicago, USA
Volunteerexperience
Worked as volunteer for Karthavya, a Non-Government Organization in India.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Telugu
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Professional Working
Spanish
Elementary
Interests
- Dancing
- I like working with my hands and fixing things
- Yoga
- Animal Care
- Mindfulness Practices
- Reading
- Coding and Programming
- Personal Development and Self-Improvement
Timeline
Data Science Manager
XSell Technologies Inc.
09.2021 - Current
Data Scientist
XSell Technologies Inc.
06.2018 - 08.2021
Data Analyst
XSell Technologies Inc.
08.2017 - 06.2018
Master's of Science - Computer Science
ILLINOIS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
Master's of Science - Computer Information Science
HARRISBURG UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY
Bachelor of Technology - Mining Engineering
INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
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