Shivaji Rao (PhD Ultimate Decision-Maker

Senior AI Architect/Senior Data Scientist at Bank of America Corporation

Current Job Duration: 2 yrs 10 mos (until March 2026)

HEADLINE:
Senior Principal Data Scientist | ML, Strategic Execution, Team Leadership | Leverage Advanced AI for IT Project Assessment, Risk Management Efficiency, Logistical Optimization, and Client Value Enhancement

PERSONAL SUMMARY:
I am a senior data scientist who is passionate about leveraging AI and Machine Learning (ML) to solve business challenges and drive innovation. My expertise includes designing and implementing AI/ML solutions that align with market trends and client needs, delivering outcomes through technical leadership and strategic planning. Combining hands-on technical skills with team mentorship, I provide unique value in terms of integrating cutting-edge capabilities.

I have developed an AI system that mitigates risk by analyzing IT project impacts on regulatory reporting and identifying at-risk projects. At Infosys Consulting, I used advanced ML techniques to achieve $8M in annual savings and a 20% increase in accuracy. For a London-based hedge fund, I engineered an unsupervised ML model that enhanced revenue generation.

As a senior AI architect at Bank of America, I led the development of sophisticated AI systems for proactive risk management. I harmonized data flows across international teams to enhance algorithm accuracy using technologies like Python and SQL. Created Gen AI POC of File based Q & A RAG Chatbot App with LLM (ChatGPT), LangChain, ChromaDB and StreamLit.

My expertise extends to project management, data analytics, and business intelligence. Proficient in Agile/Scrum methodologies and algorithm development, I have skills in business process automation and stakeholder engagement. My technical background includes proficiency in cloud technologies (AWS and Azure) and tools like Tableau.

I thrive on solving intricate problems and creating value through data-driven insights and AI-driven transformation, aiming to drive success for enterprises at the forefront of the digital age.

Specialties:

Computational Finance, Financial Modeling, Macro and Micro-Economic Theory and Analysis, Project Management, Data Analysis and Management, Derivatives Trading, Derivatives Sales and Management, Funds Management, Risk Management and Maintenance

AREAS OF EXPERTISE:

Strategic Planning | Full Life Cycle Project Management | Data Analytics & Visualization | Business Intelligence Data Warehousing | Agile & Scrum Methodologies | Machine Learning | Risk Assessment Risk Mitigation | Algorithm Development & Implementation | Business Process Automation | Stakeholder Engagement

TECHNICAL BACKGROUND:

Languages: Python, C, SQL | Tools: FINCAD toolkit, Murex and Numerix toolkit, MongoDB, Django/Nginx/Gunicorn, Bitbucket, GitHub | Business Reporting: Tableau | Software: ThinkOrSwim, MySQL, RAG, ChatGPT,ChromaDB and StreamLit | Cloud Technology: AWS, MS Azure

Languages: Bengali, English

EDUCATION:
School: The Graduate Center, City University of New York
Degree: Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Operations Research
Activities: None

School: Baruch College
Degree: Master of Business Administration - MBA
Activities: None

School: Durham University
Degree: Master of Science - MS, Management Science
Activities: None

School: General Assembly
Degree: Data Science Immersive Program, Data Science
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School: General Assembly
Degree: Python for Data Bootcamp
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School: General Assembly
Degree: Introduction to Agile and Scrum
Activities: None

School: Shri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC)
Degree: Bachelor of Arts - BA, Economics
Activities: None

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