Karan Choksi
Head of Technology & AI Innovation at Rajasthan Royals | Head of Data Science at Blenheim Chalcot
- Role
- Head, Data Science at Blenheim Chalcot India
- Location
- Mumbai, MH, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Karan Choksi
From coding my first programmes at 13 to leading a 100+ person data science team, my journey has been driven by a passion for solving problems with data. Today, as Head of Data Science at a UK-based venture builder, I lead the charge in harnessing data and AI to transform businesses and create value across industries.Key Achievements- Built and led a 100 person data team that supports ~25 ventures, implementing data-driven solutions and embedding Generative AI into products- Delivered impactful solutions such as automated weekly content delivery systems, user behaviour prediction models, and attribution models for marketing campaigns- Designed and managed the data infrastructure for Snowflake, Salesforce Marketing Cloud, and AWS QuickSight, enabling real-time analytics and automation- Spearheaded an R&D team to explore cutting-edge AI technologies, including Generative AI, RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation), and Agentic AI- Led a team to build the entire data and analytics infrastructure for a professional cricket team. This included constructing a data warehouse, developing advanced analytics, and implementing predictive modelling and MLOps tools. The solutions provided actionable insights for team building, player valuations, auction strategy, and game strategy.What Sets Me Apart- I possess hands-on experience and decision-making expertise across the entire data lifecycle—from data engineering to data analytics to data science. This holistic understanding allows me to deliver seamless and impactful data-driven solutions- I excel at bridging technical expertise and business strategy, ensuring data initiatives drive tangible results- As a leader, I prioritise mentorship and skill development, personally upskilling my team on the latest AI advancements and fostering a culture of innovation- My entrepreneurial mindset and strategic thinking empower me to identify opportunities, create PoCs, and deliver solutions that wow stakeholders.Technical Skills:Python | SQL | AI/ML | Generative AI (RAG, AgenticAI, Prompt Engineering)| Tableau | AWS QuickSight | Snowflake | Google BigQuery | Stitch | FivetranSoft Skills:Communication | Leadership | Coaching & Teaching | Storytelling | Empathy | Strategic Thinking | Business Acumen | Analytical MindsetLooking ahead, I’m excited to continue pushing the boundaries of AI and data science, partnering with forward-thinking leaders to build transformative solutions. Let’s connect if you’re passionate about leveraging data to create impact—or just want to exchange ideas about the future of AI.
Experience
Head, Data Science
Jul 2023 — Present · Mumbai, IN
Education
The Cathedral and John Connon School
Mathematics and Computer Science
University of Washington
Informatics
2014 — 2019
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