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Srikar Balmuri

AI / Machine Learning Engineer
Mount Pleasant,MI

Summary

AI / Machine Learning Engineer with 6+ years of hands on experience building, training, evaluating, and deploying production grade machine learning models across healthcare and financial services domains. Proven expertise in end to end ML pipelines including data processing, feature engineering, model development, evaluation, and scalable deployment on cloud platforms. Strong background in Python based ML development using Scikit learn and PyTorch, with applied experience across forecasting, risk modeling, classification, and regression use cases. Experienced in optimizing model performance, monitoring production systems, and collaborating with engineering and product teams to deliver data driven solutions. Hands on practitioner of MLOps practices including Docker based deployment, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud native ML infrastructure on AWS and Azure. Experienced in AI governance, role based access control, data security, auditability, and compliance aligned with HIPAA and enterprise security standards.

Experienced with developing and deploying machine learning algorithms that drive business insights. Utilizes statistical analysis and data mining techniques to enhance model accuracy and performance. Track record of integrating machine learning solutions into production environments, ensuring scalability and reliability.

Professional with strong foundation in machine learning and data science, prepared to drive impactful results. Expertise in developing and deploying machine learning models, optimizing algorithms, and utilizing tools like Python, TensorFlow, and PyTorch. Known for excellent team collaboration and adaptability to evolving project needs. Proven ability to solve complex problems, deliver reliable solutions, and contribute effectively to team objectives.


Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications

Work History

AI / Machine Learning Engineer

Molina Healthcare, USA
01.2025 - Current
  • Built, trained, and evaluated machine learning models for claims risk prediction and classification using Python and Scikit learn, supporting data driven decision making across healthcare operations.
  • Performed feature engineering and large scale data preprocessing on structured and semi structured healthcare datasets to improve model accuracy, stability, and interpretability.
  • Built LLM powered summarization and classification workflows to assist analysts in reviewing structured and semi structured claims data.
  • Optimized model performance through iterative evaluation, hyperparameter tuning, and monitoring of production metrics including accuracy, latency, and data drift.
  • Developed and deployed end to end ML pipelines including data ingestion, model training, validation, and containerized deployment using Docker and Azure Machine Learning.
  • Collaborated with engineering and product teams to integrate ML outputs into internal analytics tools and decision-support systems used by operational stakeholders.
  • Supported production deployment of ML and GenAI services, including input validation, output review, and ongoing performance monitoring.
  • Incorporated analyst feedback and validation reviews into GenAI workflows to improve output quality, trust, and usability for operational decision making.
  • Integrated model outputs into internal analytics and decision support tools used by operations, analytics, and compliance stakeholders.
  • Implemented AI application security and governance with role based access control, data access policies, audit logging, and responsible AI practices aligned to enterprise and regulatory requirements.
  • Ensured adherence to HIPAA, role based access controls, and responsible AI practices across all deployed solutions.
  • Project: Claims Intelligence, Risk Analytics & GenAI Enablement Platform
  • Environment: Python, SQL, Scikit-learn, PyTorch, Azure Machine Learning, MLflow, Docker, Azure Databricks, Azure OpenAI Service, Hugging Face Transformers, LangChain
  • Designed, implemented and evaluated new models and rapid software prototypes to solve problems in machine learning and systems engineering.
  • Developed custom machine learning algorithms for specific industry needs, resulting in improved performance and efficiency.

AI / Machine Learning Engineer

Cardinal Health, USA
03.2023 - 12.2024
  • Designed, trained, and evaluated time series and regression based machine learning models to forecast healthcare product demand, improving forecast accuracy and consistency at scale.
  • Analyzed large, high volume datasets and engineered predictive features capturing seasonality, trends, and demand drivers to enhance model performance.
  • Deployed forecasting models into production using cloud based infrastructure on AWS, enabling scalable batch and near real time inference for planning teams.
  • Monitored production models and retraining pipelines to ensure reliability, scalability, and sustained performance over time.
  • Designed and maintained data preparation and feature engineering pipelines, converting raw operational data into model ready datasets used for forecasting and downstream analytics.
  • Supported production deployment and monitoring of forecasting models, validating inputs and tracking performance to ensure reliable forecasts for planning teams.
  • Improved forecast explainability by surfacing key demand drivers and seasonality patterns, helping planners better understand and trust forecast outputs.
  • Collaborated closely with data engineering teams to integrate forecasting outputs into dashboards and planning tools used by supply chain and operations stakeholders.
  • Translated forecasting insights into actionable recommendations used in planning reviews, inventory allocation, and replenishment discussions.
  • Project: Healthcare Demand Forecasting and Analytics Platform
  • Environment: Python, SQL, Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-learn, Time Series Modeling, AWS (S3, EC2), Tableau
  • Worked closely with domain experts to ensure accurate representation of problem context within developed models, enhancing their real-world applicability.
  • Implemented and evaluated artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms and neural networks for diverse industries.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to integrate machine learning solutions into existing software systems, streamlining processes and boosting productivity.

Machine Learning Engineer

ICICI Bank, India
02.2020 - 11.2022
  • Built and evaluated supervised machine learning models for customer risk scoring and segmentation using Python, Scikit-learn, and XGBoost.
  • Performed statistical analysis and feature engineering on large-scale transactional datasets to improve predictive power and model stability.
  • Designed Python and SQL based data pipelines to ingest, clean, and transform large-scale transactional and customer datasets used for analytics and model training.
  • Applied behavioral and transactional feature engineering to improve model stability and predictive performance on structured financial data.
  • Trained and evaluated supervised learning models, applying comparative testing, validation, and stability checks aligned with enterprise risk analytics standards.
  • Worked with Apache Spark based processing pipelines to handle high volume transactional data, enabling scalable data preparation and model training workflows.
  • Conducted exploratory data analysis (EDA) to uncover trends, anomalies, and key drivers influencing customer behavior, credit risk, and portfolio performance.
  • Automated recurring analytics and model refresh workflows using Apache Airflow, reducing manual execution and improving reliability of scheduled risk reporting.
  • Implemented model explainability and documentation practices to support internal reviews, audits, and risk governance requirements.
  • Partnered closely with data engineering, analytics, and business teams to integrate model outputs into dashboards, reports, and operational decision systems.
  • Supported model deployment and monitoring through input validation, output review, and periodic performance and stability assessments.
  • Translated risk and analytics requirements into data driven solutions, supporting operational reviews and decision making processes.
  • Project: Customer Risk Analytics and Decision Support Platform
  • Environment: Python, SQL, Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-learn, XGBoost, Apache Spark, Apache Airflow, MySQL
  • Transformed raw data to conform to assumptions of machine learning algorithm.
  • Collaborated with multi-disciplinary product development teams to identify performance improvement opportunities and integrate trained models.
  • Designed, implemented and evaluated new models and rapid software prototypes to solve problems in machine learning and systems engineering.
  • Developed custom machine learning algorithms for specific industry needs, resulting in improved performance and efficiency.

Machine Learning Engineer

Datafactz, India
03.2019 - 01.2020
  • Developed and evaluated classification and regression models using Python and Scikit learn to support predictive analytics and forecasting use cases.
  • Built Python based data processing and feature preparation pipelines to clean, standardize, and transform raw data into analysis ready and model ready datasets.
  • Performed exploratory data analysis (EDA) to understand data distributions, feature relationships, and behavioral drivers influencing model performance.
  • Designed SQL based data extraction and aggregation queries to support analytics, reporting, and downstream model development.
  • Prepared datasets used for dashboards and management reporting, enabling stakeholders to consume analytical insights more effectively.
  • Collaborated with senior data scientists to translate business questions into analytical approaches, gaining hands on exposure to end to end data science workflows and model lifecycle fundamentals.
  • Project: Business Analytics and Predictive Modeling Platform
  • Environment: Python, SQL, Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-learn, MySQL
  • Composed production-grade code to convert machine learning models into services and pipelines to be consumed at web-scale.
  • Developed advanced graphic visualization concepts to map and simplify analysis of heavily-numeric data and reports.
  • Facilitated knowledge transfer sessions among team members on specialized topics such as deep learning architectures and natural language processing techniques, fostering a collaborative learning environment.

Education

Master’s degree - Management Information Systems

Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI
12-2020

Bachelor of Science - Information Technology

Jawaharlal Nehru University
India
05.2001 -

Skills

  • Programming Languages: Python, SQL

  • Machine Learning Frameworks: Scikit learn, PyTorch, TensorFlow

  • Machine Learning Techniques: Classification, Regression, Time Series Forecasting, Feature Engineering, Model Evaluation, Statistical Analysis, Model Performance Optimization

  • Data Processing & Analysis: Pandas, NumPy, Exploratory Data Analysis, Large-Scale Data Processing, Data Quality Validation

  • Databases: MySQL, PostgreSQL, Snowflake, Azure SQL, NoSQL

  • Cloud Platforms: AWS (S3, EC2), Azure (Azure Machine Learning, Azure Databricks)

  • MLOps & Deployment: Docker, CI/CD Pipelines, MLflow, Model Versioning, Monitoring

  • APIs & Services: REST APIs, FastAPI

  • Data visualization expertise

Certification

Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate (DP-203)

Timeline

AI / Machine Learning Engineer

Molina Healthcare, USA
01.2025 - Current

AI / Machine Learning Engineer

Cardinal Health, USA
03.2023 - 12.2024

Machine Learning Engineer

ICICI Bank, India
02.2020 - 11.2022

Machine Learning Engineer

Datafactz, India
03.2019 - 01.2020

Bachelor of Science - Information Technology

Jawaharlal Nehru University
05.2001 -

Master’s degree - Management Information Systems

Central Michigan University
Srikar BalmuriAI / Machine Learning Engineer