Gurpreit J.

Experience

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  Kent State University

  Aug 2003 - May 2007

  Assistant Professor

  • Educational Leadership & Program Development: Spearheaded the creation of technology-focused programs in partnership with industry, including launching an innovative online platform for graduate-level courses and a digital technology transformation program across multiple campuses.• Industry Collaboration & Partnerships: Orchestrated collaborative initiatives between academia and industry, bridging the gap between academic knowledge and market demands, and fostering a seamless transition for students into successful careers.• Strategic Program Management: Led the design, development, and delivery of hands-on workshops and custom educational programs, aligning educational outcomes with industry needs and significantly boosting student career readiness.• Instructional Design & Delivery: Demonstrated proficiency in creating and delivering engaging, technology-driven educational content, effectively communicating complex concepts in an accessible way, and enhancing student learning experiences. Show less

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  University of Colorado at Boulder

  Apr 2007 - May 2011

  Senior Analyst

  • Advanced Data Architecture & Systems: Spearheaded the transition to advanced data architectures, upgrading Oracle’s Student Information System with a PSQuery add-on and shifting from mainframe systems to BI technologies. These enhancements improved student financial aid processing, reduced processing time by 30%, and optimized database management.• Data Governance & Management: Implemented data governance frameworks using Oracle Database and PL/SQL, improving data quality, accessibility, and compliance across multiple campuses. This led to seamless technology integration and enhanced data-driven decision-making.• Educational Program Development: Designed and launched data-driven educational programs in business intelligence, partnering with industry leaders. Notably, a capstone project with a local tech company led to optimized operations, improved student engagement, and higher job placement rates.• Data-Driven Insights & Decision Making: Conducted comprehensive data analyses for various departments, providing actionable insights that facilitated informed decision-making and strategic planning across the organization.• Technology Integration & Application Development: Directed the full life cycle of software and data-driven applications, overseeing system analysis, design, development, and deployment. This ensured the seamless integration of technology solutions, significantly enhancing operational efficiency and effectiveness. Show less

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  Janus Capital Group

  May 2011 - Apr 2015

  Sr. Developer (Lead)

  • Predictive Analytics & Machine Learning: Developed predictive models for mutual funds using Python, R, and SAS, offering detailed insights into market trends and investor behavior, enabling precise forecasting and data-driven investment strategies.• Virtual Data Architecture & Real-Time Insights: Engineered virtual data warehouse architectures with Denodo, integrating data from portfolio management systems and customer segments to provide real-time insights, improving fund performance and decision-making.• Cloud Transition & Data Science Infrastructure: Led the migration to a cloud-based computing environment, implementing advanced data science infrastructures tailored to geographic regions and customer segments, optimizing product offerings and maintaining competitive advantage.• Collaboration & Strategic Leadership: Partnered with senior leadership to align data science initiatives with business objectives, driving enhancements in client engagement, revenue growth, and the evolution of Janus Henderson's global asset management strategy. Show less

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  Fastaff Healthcare Staffing Services, LLC

  Apr 2015 - May 2017

  Executive & Director - Analytical Products & Solutions

  • Data Infrastructure & Optimization: Developed and maintained data infrastructures using Hadoop and Spark, transforming complex datasets into actionable insights, improving nurse placement accuracy by 40%, and reducing operational costs by 20%.• AI & Data Engineering Deployment: Led teams to deploy AI-driven machine learning products, models and digital technology architectures, reducing nurse placement time from 42 days to 9 days and significantly enhancing data-driven decision-making.• Data Product Governance & Stewardship: Implemented data product governance frameworks with Alation and DataRobot, and established data stewardship roles using SAP Master Data Governance, ensuring data quality, integrity, and security across the organization.• Strategic Analytics & Leadership: Spearheaded data-driven product strategies that optimized nurse placement logistics, accelerating business growth by reducing deployment time from 13 weeks to 10 business days and improving client acquisition and retention.• Technology & Change Management: Revolutionized staffing business models by integrating advanced data science tools and leading technology advancements with C-Suite Executives, establishing financial, data, and product strategies, and enhancing product delivery and go-to-market readiness. Show less

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  ClickBank

  May 2017 - Jul 2019

  Executive Officer & Director - Digital Products & Analytics

  • Data Product Governance & Compliance: Designed and implemented data product governance frameworks with Informatica and Talend, ensuring data quality and regulatory compliance across AWS and Azure platforms, including GDPR compliance using Apache Ranger.• Advanced Analytics & AI Implementation: Spearheaded AI-driven SaaS analytics platform product, enhancing user engagement and vendor visibility, boosting conversion rates by 1%, and optimizing high-revenue funnels using machine learning models.• Data Product Strategy & Cloud Platforms: Deployed and managed data management tools and cloud architectures using AWS, Azure, Redshift, S3, Databricks, and Spark, enabling advanced analytics and supporting business growth.• Financial & Operational Efficiency: Conducted A/B testing, developed executive dashboards, and managed financial projections, achieving a 55% improvement in operational efficiencies and ensuring alignment with business goals.• Leadership & Go-to-Market Strategies: Led cross-functional teams to execute go-to-market product strategy, facilitating successful market entry and driving measurable growth across multiple projects. Show less

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  Visa

  Jun 2019 - Jun 2024

  Director, Data Science - AI Risk Products

  • AI & Machine Learning Data Products: Pioneered a patented AI product and engineered a patented risk mitigation product process, driving $23M in revenue growth and improving operational efficiency by 35% across cross-functional teams.• Customized Client Solutions: Leveraged AI-driven recommendation engines and customer segmentation algorithms using Python and SQL to deliver tailored risk products, optimizing strategies and boosting client retention and acquisition.• Data Governance & Compliance: Developed comprehensive data governance frameworks with Collibra and Informatica, integrating data integration, metadata, and analytics layers to ensure GDPR/CCPA compliance, enhance data quality, and improve operational efficiency.• Data Product Quality Management: Designed and executed strategies for Visa risk products, using Tableau and Power BI to prioritize quality, adoption, retention, and client satisfaction, while developing AI-driven FICO model performance analytics that realized over $10M in annualized savings.• Cross-functional Leadership: Led cross-functional teams to align data and AI strategies with business goals, increasing marketing efficiency by 30% and fostering a culture of continuous innovation.• Training & Development: Delivered targeted training on data science, governance, and compliance, equipping teams to maintain high standards of data quality and security, driving innovation and business growth. Show less

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  Freelance

  Jun 2024 - now

  AI Consultant

  • Data Scientist and AI/ML Expert: Build and deployed scalable AI products & models, creating end-to-end machine learning pipelines that deliver actionable insights and informed strategic decision-making. • Data Product Management & Governance Expertise: Pioneered Data Fabric architectures with tools like Informatica, Denodo, and Alteryx, enhancing data accessibility, quality, and integrity for data products. Strengthened data governance and regulatory compliance, ensuring top-tier data security and accuracy across the organization.• Predictive Analytics: Developed and deployed AI/ML models using Databricks, H20.ai, Alteryx, Tableau, Qlik, and Azure for strategic decision-making.• Executive Presence: Excel in Change and Stress Management Initiatives in an AI-driven world.• Public Speaker: Engaged in key non-profit initiatives, transforming leadership.• Leadership Training: Integrated training focusing on resilience, creativity, collaboration, and data-driven decision-making.• AI-Driven Leadership Strategies: Enhance competitive advantage and prepare for AI disruptions with advanced AI capabilities and social skills. Show less

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  STACK Infrastructure

  Nov 2024 - now

  Director, AI & Data Strategy / Architecture