Gourav Gupta

About Gourav Gupta

At ABC Supply Co. Inc, my role as Data Science Lead encompasses steering a cross-functional team in the creation and implementation of advanced analytics solutions. This has enhanced critical operations, including inventory and procurement, by applying a mix of time-series forecasting and predictive modeling, resulting in a substantial 15% improvement in demand forecasting accuracy for a vast array of products.My previous tenure at Coupa Software and Opex Analytics has been instrumental in refining my expertise in machine learning and clustering techniques. Our collaborative efforts have been pivotal in delivering sophisticated, data-driven strategies that resonate with my commitment to innovation and efficiency. Guided by my Six Sigma Green Belt certification, I consistently foster a culture of continuous improvement and mentorship within the realm of scalable AI technologies.

Experience

1. Lead Data Scientist

   ABC Supply Co. Inc.

   Apr 2021 — Present · Chicago, IL, US

   Led a cross-functional data science team (data scientists, data engineers, and analysts) to develop and deploy advanced analytics solutions impacting critical business functions such as fleet management, inventory optimization, procurement, and network design.Owned end-to-end project lifecycles: from identifying high-impact opportunities with product owners and stakeholders, to designing machine learning pipelines, validating models, deploying them in production, and iterating based on feedback and performance metrics.Applied diverse analytical methods—including time-series forecasting (SARIMA, STL), clustering, and predictive modeling (Random Forest)—to forecast demand for SKUs, improving accuracy by 15% and driving data-informed supply chain decisions.Developed a suite of generative AI applications (e.g, Word2Vec/SBERT product recommendation engine, LLM-based Q&A bots) that enhanced user experience and cross-sell opportunities, showcasing expertise in LLM deployment and embedding frameworks.Implemented large-scale optimization models (MILP, linear programming) for vehicle routing, procurement, and network design, reducing costs by millions annually and significantly improving operational efficiency.Partnered closely with key stakeholders—including operations, finance, and senior leadership—to shape data-driven strategies, set performance goals (KPIs), and align AI initiatives with broader organizational objectives.Championed best practices in data science—establishing model governance, documentation, and testing standards—while mentoring and training junior team members on advanced ML techniques, Python, and statistical analysis.Communicated complex insights and recommendations to senior leaders via dashboards, data visualizations, and executive presentations, influencing investment decisions and ensuring data-driven outcomes across multiple business units.

Education

• SRML Hr. Sec. School

  12th

  2006 — 2008

• NIT, Srinagar

  Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.)

  2009 — 2013

• University of Wisconsin-Madison

  Master of Science (M.S.)

  2016 — 2018