Oxford AI Society Entrepreneurship Hub Initiatives
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Summary
As Lead of Oxford AI Society's Entrepreneurship hub, organized various initiatives to foster innovation and support the startup ecosystem.
About
Highly accomplished AI and Data leader with over a decade of experience across Fintech, Financial Services, and Impact, currently pursuing an MBA at University of Oxford. Proven expertise in leveraging AI/ML to drive significant business outcomes, and building and leading high-performing cross-functional teams, optimizing operations, and shaping data-driven strategies for market expansion and innovation.
Work
Edelweiss Financial Services
|Senior Manager, Data Science (Promoted from Manager and Assistant Manager)
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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Summary
As Senior Manager of Data Science, Tushar led a 23-member team to deploy advanced ML models that significantly reduced portfolio losses and optimized tech stack spend for a leading financial services firm.
Highlights
Spearheaded a 23-member cross-functional team to deploy Machine Learning Credit Decision Models, leveraging 2000+ variables to reduce annual portfolio losses by 70%.
Shaped regional go-to-market strategy by identifying underserved customer clusters, using economic indicators to drive a 15% increase in potential customer base.
Managed negotiations with 30+ SaaS, data, and cloud vendors, optimizing tech stack decisions to achieve a 25% reduction in team spend.
Engineered and deployed an LLM-based chatbot, utilizing a RAG approach on 300+ policy documents, to deliver instant search results and ensure consistent policy interpretation for internal stakeholders.
Collaborated with HR to establish a high-performing 15-member Data and AI team from the ground up, screening over 600 candidates across multiple technical roles.
Happy, Fintech Startup
|Lead, Data and Automation (Promoted from Data Scientist)
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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Summary
As Lead, Data and Automation, Tushar drove critical fintech product launches and operational efficiencies, leveraging AI/ML to enhance customer experience and secure significant funding for a rapidly growing startup.
Highlights
Launched a simplified customer application journey for a COVID-response loan and insurance product, in partnership with cross-functional stakeholders, supporting 100K distressed micro-entrepreneurs.
Championed and secured ad-hoc budget for digitizing customer verification using computer vision models, reducing customer dropout rates by 40% and saving 15 hours of labor weekly.
Liaised with the Product team to deploy a Recommendation Model for next-best financial products, increasing customer retention by 33%.
Assisted the investor relations team in presenting investment decks to multiple investors, contributing to securing $25M in funding within a 3-month deadline.
Goldman Sachs
|Senior Analyst (Promoted from Analyst)
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
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Summary
As Senior Analyst, Tushar collaborated globally to ensure precise trade bookings and documentation for exotic derivatives, proactively averting substantial monthly losses for a leading global investment bank.
Highlights
Collaborated with traders and structurers across London, New York, and Hong Kong desks to ensure precise trade bookings and documentation for exotic derivatives transactions, averting average losses of $1.5M monthly.
Teach For India
|Fellow
Pune, Maharashtra, India
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Summary
As a Fellow, Tushar dedicated two years to significantly improving the academic competencies of 55 underprivileged 7th-grade students through comprehensive educational strategies.
Highlights
Steered the academic development of 55 underprivileged 7th-grade students, improving their competencies from 2nd to 8th grade levels within two years through blended teaching, mentorship, and rigorous progress tracking.
Education
University of Oxford
Oxford, England, UK
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MBA
Business Administration
Delhi Technological University
New Delhi, Delhi, India
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Bachelor of Technology
Engineering Physics and Electronics
Skills
AI & Machine Learning
Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Natural Language Processing (NLP), Computer Vision, Recommendation Systems, RAG Approach, AI Engineering, Voice AI, Predictive Modeling, Credit Decision Models.
Data Science & Analytics
Data Analysis, Data Strategy, Data Automation, Statistical Modeling, Business Intelligence, Customer Analytics, Market Segmentation, Quantitative Analysis.
Leadership & Management
Team Leadership, Cross-functional Team Management, Strategic Planning, Stakeholder Management, Talent Acquisition, Mentorship, Project Management, Vendor Management, Budget Optimization, Team Building.
Business & Finance
Fintech, Financial Services, Risk Management, Go-to-Market Strategy, Business Development, Fundraising, Investment Relations, Derivatives Trading, Cost Efficiency.
Technical Skills
Python, SQL, LLMs, Cloud Platforms, Data Engineering, System Architecture.
Entrepreneurship & Innovation
Startup Ecosystem, Founder-matching, AI Workshops, Speaker Series, Hackathon Participation, Product Innovation, Problem Solving, Community Leadership.
Interests
Sports & Fitness
Racquet Sports, Pickleball, Fitness Promotion.
Projects
AI Engineering Hackathon (UCL, London)
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Summary
Participated in and achieved a notable ranking in an AI engineering hackathon, demonstrating advanced technical skills.