Samiran Kar
Lathrop,United States
Summary
Results-driven Data Science Professional with over 19 years of experience in machine learning and business analytics across supply chain, manufacturing, and customer experience sectors. Successfully built and led high-performing analytics teams, delivering scalable solutions that optimize costs and enhance productivity. Expertise in advanced analytical techniques and Generative AI facilitates strategic decision-making and drives organizational growth.
Accomplished Data Science Manager with a proven track record at Cisco Systems, enhancing supply chain operations through advanced analytics and AI. Spearheaded initiatives delivering $25M in quarterly savings, leveraging skills in generative AI and predictive analytics. Excelled in leadership, fostering cross-functional collaboration and strategic execution. Expert in Python, R, and machine learning technologies.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Data Science Manager - Global Supplier Management
Cisco Systems, Inc.
San Jose, United States
10.2018 - Current
- Leading data science and analytics projects within Cisco’s Global Supplier Management (GSM) group, which is integral to Cisco's supply chain operations.
- Designed and deployed a custom AI-based negotiation assistant using fine-tuned LLMs on Azure OpenAI, significantly enhancing supplier negotiation outcomes, and delivering $25M in quarterly savings.
- Developed a generative AI solution that synthesizes unstructured supplier data into concise, actionable white papers, supporting supplier strategy.
- Architected the GSM analytics data foundation in Snowflake, consolidating data pipelines to improve accessibility and analytics insights.
- Executed real-time costing models using machine learning, enabling dynamic pricing and cost optimization, powered by GCP and Snowflake.
- Managed a cross-functional team of data scientists, data analysts, and engineers to deliver strategic and operational insights for Cisco’s supplier engagement strategies.
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase customer satisfaction and loyalty.
- Coached, mentored and trained team members in order to improve their job performance.
- Established processes to ensure efficient workflow throughout the organization.
- Assessed team member's skillsets and assigned tasks accordingly for optimal efficiency.
- Provided leadership during times of organizational change or crisis situations.
- Implemented new technologies to streamline operations, reduce costs, and improve customer service.
Business Operations Manager | Sr. Business Systems
Cisco Systems (India) Private Limited
Bangalore, India
06.2014 - 05.2018
- Led analytics initiatives to enhance demand forecasting accuracy, directly impacting Cisco’s strategic planning and inventory management.
- Developed advanced machine learning models for demand forecasting, leveraging techniques such as ensemble modeling and time series analysis to drive an $8M quarterly impact in revenue projections.
- Established the GSM India analytics team, providing training and mentorship in predictive analytics, machine learning, and cloud platforms.
- Improved process efficiency by implementing scalable data solutions using Google Cloud Platform, Oracle DB, and Snowflake.
Senior Analytics Consultant – Supply Chain
Accenture
Bangalore, India
01.2012 - 06.2014
- Spearheaded warranty analytics projects, implementing defect detection and reliability analysis models to help manufacturing clients reduce warranty costs.
- Developed an early warning system based on multivariate regression and reliability analysis, identifying quality issues, and contributing to a 14% reduction in warranty expenses.
- Designed a service performance management system, integrating machine learning models to optimize preventive maintenance schedules, thereby reducing maintenance costs globally.
- Collaborated with cross-regional teams to deploy analytics solutions, leading to impactful cost-saving measures in product quality, and supplier management.
Sr. Business Analyst
Dell International Services Pvt Ltd
Bangalore, India
06.2009 - 12.2011
- Led defect prediction and process quality analytics projects for Dell’s manufacturing and supply chain operations, reducing process failures by developing predictive models using multivariate regression.
- Architected inventory planning and forecasting models using ARIMA and ARIMAX techniques to mitigate system shortages, which improved overall supply chain resilience.
- Built a control chart system using statistical quality control methodologies, triggering timely alerts for quality deviations, and achieving $2.1M in quarterly cost savings.
Data Analyst – Research & Analytics Team
Supervalu Services India Pvt Ltd
Bangalore, India
09.2008 - 06.2009
- Managed analytics initiatives within the Research & Analytics (R&A) team, focusing on category performance and customer segmentation.
- Developed a Brand Switching Matrix, which analyzed customer loyalty and brand-switching behaviors, providing strategic insights for brand and category managers.
- Created a fresh attrition model, predicting potential customer churn in the Fresh Department, which helped target retention efforts effectively.
- Partnered with the U.S.-based IT team to streamline reporting processes by integrating SAS ACCESS with Teradata, enhancing reporting efficiency.
- Conducted category performance analysis across stores, brands, and customer segments, monitoring metrics like sales, transaction frequency, and basket size.
- Implemented a Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) model to evaluate store efficiency against top performers, providing actionable insights to improve underperforming locations.
Business Analyst
Genpact India Pvt Ltd
Bangalore, India
09.2004 - 09.2008
- Implemented predictive models for consumer behavior analysis, enhancing campaign performance, and reducing costs by 60% for G.E. Money's credit card portfolios.
- Developed campaign tracking and response models, employing logistic regression to optimize marketing strategies across diverse consumer segments.
- Led a cross-functional team in implementing analytics-based solutions for credit card portfolio management, improving customer retention, and lifetime value.
Education
Data Science Leader - Certification - Business Statistics
North Carolina State University
12.2020
Data Science Certification - Statistics & Technology
Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore
12.2016
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Finance, General
Osmania University
12.2016
Master of Science (MSc) - Statistics
Osmania University
12.2013
BSc - Statistics
Osmania University
12.2007
Skills
- Data Science and Machine Learning: Generative AI, Custom LLMs, Predictive Analytics, Time Series Forecasting, NLP, Ensemble Modeling
- Supply Chain & Manufacturing Analytics: Inventory Planning, Demand Forecasting, Cost Optimization, Supplier Sourcing
- Leadership and Strategic Execution: Team Development, Stakeholder Engagement, Cross-functional Collaboration, Analytics Roadmapping
- Technologies: Python, R, SQL, Snowflake, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Azure, Tableau, Power BI, SAS, TensorFlow, and PyTorch
Affiliations
- Building things , Handyman and good cook
Accomplishments
- End Customer Voice of Customer (ECVOC) Champion
- Most accurate buy down model creator
Certification
Certified Data Science leader from NC university and IIM Bangalore (india)
Languages
English
Full Professional
Hindi
Full Professional
Bengali
Full Professional
Telugu
Professional
Kannada
Limited
Immigration Status
- US Permanent Resident (Green card Holder)
Timeline
Data Science Manager - Global Supplier Management
Cisco Systems, Inc.
10.2018 - Current
Business Operations Manager | Sr. Business Systems
Cisco Systems (India) Private Limited
06.2014 - 05.2018
Senior Analytics Consultant – Supply Chain
Accenture
01.2012 - 06.2014
Sr. Business Analyst
Dell International Services Pvt Ltd
06.2009 - 12.2011
Data Analyst – Research & Analytics Team
Supervalu Services India Pvt Ltd
09.2008 - 06.2009
Business Analyst
Genpact India Pvt Ltd
09.2004 - 09.2008
Data Science Leader - Certification - Business Statistics
North Carolina State University
Data Science Certification - Statistics & Technology
Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Finance, General
Osmania University
Master of Science (MSc) - Statistics
Osmania University
BSc - Statistics
Osmania University
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