I am a Senior Data Science & Strategy Leader with 19+ years of experience driving business transformation through analytics, machine learning, financial modelling, and evidence-based decision making.

My work spans large-scale predictive modelling, business planning, strategy formulation, capital budgeting, and advanced AI/ML solutions that directly support growth, risk mitigation, and executive decision frameworks.

I am also a Certified Independent Director, which aligns with my aspiration of using my strategy and analytics expertise to contribute at the board and strategic governance level. I bring a strong blend of technical expertise, strategic thinking, financial acumen, and cross-functional leadership that enables organizations to scale responsibly and govern effectively.

Core Areas of Expertise

• Data Science, Machine Learning & AI: Predictive modelling, supervised & unsupervised learning, deep learning, NLP, generative AI, optimization, statistical modelling, time-series forecasting, model evaluation, and deployment.

• Strategy & Business Leadership: Strategic planning, business model evaluation, market & competitive analysis, diagnostic analytics, root-cause analysis, scenario & sensitivity analysis, KPI frameworks, and data-driven decision support for executives.

• Financial Analytics & Modelling: Financial planning & analysis (FP&A), capital budgeting, valuation modelling, cost & revenue modelling, investment analysis, forecasting, and risk assessment using advanced quantitative techniques.

• Project & Program Management: End-to-end delivery leadership across analytics/AI projects, stakeholder management, cross-functional alignment, and roadmap planning.

• Board & Governance Readiness: Understanding of Companies Act 2013, duties & liabilities of directors, corporate governance, risk oversight, board evaluation, and ethical responsibilities of Independent Directors.

To sum up, I bridge analytics and strategy to guide smarter decisions, stronger controls, and sustainable business outcomes.