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Revathy Suran

Prosper,TX

Summary

  • Data Science professional with a history of exceeding targets utilizing consistent and organized practices for driving revenue growth and brand penetration.
  • Hired, mentored, and managed teams to deliver best in class AI / ML and advance analytical solutions using Python, R, SQL, SAS, AWS and bigdata platform
  • Domain expertise across Retail, Consumer Packaged Goods, Banking & Financial, Insurance and Hospitality industry

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Data Science

Signet Jewelers Inc.
07.2022 - 03.2024
  • Designed, executed and delivered Strategic Insight Model to understand macroeconomic impact on monthly sales . Model optimization helped in reporting macro impact on sales forecast to plan critical business strategy decisions.
  • Implemented AWS AI model for classifying repair Images into various segment. Model optimization accomplished 100% classification rate compared to 10% manual process.
  • Utilized machine learning model to identify high potential customer for specific banner category using transaction and customer data.
  • Strengthened internal analytical team by facilitating cross-functional collaboration for improved decision-making processes within organization.
  • Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.

Data Science Consultant / Co-Founder

Devise Math Solutions
10.2017 - 08.2019
  • Provided optimized pricing solution for B2B retailer developing pricing strategy model using regression and segmentation.
  • Designed, developed and maintained analytical report for financial company to track sales performance by various segments.
  • Employed advance quantitative methods for definition, development, and management of customer relationship strategies.
  • Stayed current with industry trends and emerging technologies by attending conferences and workshops, ensuring the application of cutting-edge techniques in all projects.
  • Managed multiple simultaneous projects while maintaining high quality standards and meeting strict deadlines under pressure situations.

Lead Data Scientist

MindTree Ltd, Bangalore
03.2016 - 03.2017
  • Developed up-sell model using segmentation and logistic regression/Random-forest for SKU recommendation which helped client in prioritizing product for salesman to target on monthly basis. Automated model helped in scaling recommendation for 15 countries
  • Built and implemented collaborative filtering model for various products to increase product penetration and cross-sell. Model Automation helped in identifying top affinity products in real time.
  • Implemented robust machine learning pipelines to automate processes and enable real-time decision support capabilities for key stakeholders.
  • Identified opportunities for cost reductions by analyzing operational inefficiencies using advanced analytical methods.

Manager - Analytics & Reporting

Affine Analytics Private
11.2014 - 11.2015
  • Helped client in designing customized campaigns, coupons, and promotions for different member segments to induce favorable migration using segmentation, driver analysis and path analysis
  • Identified at-risk and opportunity areas for leading retailer by predicting acquisitions, membership base and sales for next 10 years to aid decision making.
  • Managed multiple projects concurrently, ensuring timely completion within budget constraints.
  • Enhanced data-driven decision making by developing and implementing advanced analytics strategies.

Analytics Manager

Mu Sigma Business Solutions
10.2010 - 03.2013
  • Designed multi-channel e-fulfillment engine that allocates orders to retail stores based on complex business rules for custom critical daily operations. Accurate real time business data was captured by measuring scaling of ship from store initiative.
  • Lead Dashboard development that provided critical insights into order pattern by weekday, by hour of day enabling labor planning. Directly impacted improvements to fulfillment percentage measurements including highest fulfilled/unfulfilled UPCs allowing departments to make decisions based on real time data.
  • Designed and implemented Sales forecasting model to project monthly sales for different strategic business units thus enabling proactive risk management by studying volatility and competitiveness in market.
  • Optimized supply chain management by leveraging advanced analytics models that identified bottlenecks and inefficiencies in existing processes.
  • Mentored junior analysts in application of statistical methods, elevating their analytical skills and contributing to team success.

Analytics Manager

WNS Global Services
08.2009 - 10.2010
  • Developed Score Card using survey data to expose association of attributes across brands for client brand and its key competitors. Perceptual mapping and correspondence analysis were used to drive improvement with accurate comparison to competitors.
  • Derived secondary implications of satisfaction score by projecting impact on branch financial performance and instantiated Predictive relationship of financials with customer satisfaction by Derived metrics that improved trend analysis in branch performance based on satisfaction rating.
  • Championed a data-driven culture by training team members on best practices for data visualization and storytelling techniques, fostering effective communication of analytical findings.

Assistant Manager

Infosys Technologies
12.2008 - 08.2009
  • Designed and implemented up-selling model for predictive identification of members with multi-property stay propensity. Designed loyalty program through stay propensity classification by employing Logistic and Discriminant analysis. Devised implementation strategy to determine test and control groups and provided tracking templates to evaluate model.
  • Predictive scoring was critically employed to identify target members who stay in distinct properties thereby dramatically increasing the response rate to offers.
  • Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.

Senior Business Analyst

Mu Sigma Business Solutions
03.2006 - 12.2008
  • Developed automation of modeling in SAS to build product propensity model for B2B technology company.
  • CHAID segmentation technique was employed to identify key business drivers/profiles conducive to higher response rate. Intermediate tracking indicated 100% lift in response rate using new target strategy over current method used by client
  • Improved project efficiency by analyzing business processes and identifying areas for improvement.

Education

Master of Science - Statistics

Bangalore University
Bangalore, India
06.2004

Bachelor of Science - Maths, Statistics, Computer Science

Bishop Cotton Women's Christian College
Bangalore
06.2002

Skills

  • AI / ML / Decision Analysis
  • Strategic Planning
  • Operations Management
  • Team Management

Years of Experience

19+ years of experience in Analytics

References

Pankaj Kandhari (Vice President, Affine Analytics)

Mob: +91 9632688880


Soumendu Bhattacharya (Delivery Head, TCS)

Mob: +91 9448224850

Timeline

Director of Data Science

Signet Jewelers Inc.
07.2022 - 03.2024

Data Science Consultant / Co-Founder

Devise Math Solutions
10.2017 - 08.2019

Lead Data Scientist

MindTree Ltd, Bangalore
03.2016 - 03.2017

Manager - Analytics & Reporting

Affine Analytics Private
11.2014 - 11.2015

Analytics Manager

Mu Sigma Business Solutions
10.2010 - 03.2013

Analytics Manager

WNS Global Services
08.2009 - 10.2010

Assistant Manager

Infosys Technologies
12.2008 - 08.2009

Senior Business Analyst

Mu Sigma Business Solutions
03.2006 - 12.2008

Master of Science - Statistics

Bangalore University

Bachelor of Science - Maths, Statistics, Computer Science

Bishop Cotton Women's Christian College

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