Kunal Deore

About Kunal Deore

The ability to ask the right question is more than half the battle of finding the answer- Thomas J. Watson. This quote sums up the significant pivot I’ve made from corporate rookie to accomplished data scientist over 8 years ago. Its been a sensational, satisfying and hair-raising journey. My mission as a Data Scientist Professional is to identify, develop, and deploy innovative, machine learning and artificial intelligence solutions that solve critical business problems. In my opinion decision making plays a major role in project success, my approach to making decisions for the project includes keeping healthy communication and empathy with the cross-functional team of stakeholders involved, moreover to have business lens which ensures that results are optimized to drive positive business competitive advantages. It is no secret that our world is experiencing rapid developments in technological and algorithmic advancements. I stay up-to-date with new technologies by reading research papers, participating in community forums, and various other mediums. The skills I have acquired have always made me an excellent mentor to my teammates. In the course of my work with my previous employer, I spent time working overseas in Germany, which provided me with the opportunity to learn German language at the B1 level as well as to gain a deeper understanding of different cultures and perspectives, which allowed me to become a more well-rounded individual. There were several countries I visited during my trip, including Germany, Italy, Switzerland, the Czech Republic, France, Austria, Dubai, Prague, and Budapest.When I am not working, I enjoy spending time with my amazing baby as well as cooking delicious meals for family. Feel free to contact me at any time at d••••••••@gmail.com, I would be delighted to hear from you!

Experience

1. Vice President Risk Analytics and Governance

   Standard Chartered

   Jul 2024 — Present

   I define the strategic roadmap for the firm’s risk-technology ecosystem, bridging the gap between C-Suite vision and enterprise-scale execution. My focus is on architecting a predictive, AI-first infrastructure that doesn’t just mitigate downside, but serves as a competitive advantage—allowing the business to scale safely and aggressively.Strategic Vision & Business Growth: Roadmap Orchestration: Partner directly with the CRO and COO to co-create the long-term vision for Risk Tech. I translate high-level business goals into a multi-year technical roadmap, ensuring every investment in AI/ML directly contributes to the firm’s capital resilience and operational efficiency. Commercial Impact: By architecting \"Hidden Risk\" mining engines, I enable the business to unlock trapped capital and optimize risk-weighted assets, directly impacting the bottom line.Architecture Ownership: I hold ultimate accountability for the scoping and design of our Risk Infrastructure. I ensure that all data pipelines and AI products are built with institutional-grade controls, scalability, and long-term viability in mind.🤖 Digital Transformation & Future-Tech:🟢 GenAI Transformation: Directed the design of a flagship GenAI ecosystem, including a proactive Audit-Preparation tool that shifted the firm’s posture from reactive compliance to predictive readiness, saving thousands of leadership man-hours annually.🟢 Quantum Readiness: Leading the strategic exploration of Quantum Computing for high-velocity risk simulations, positioning the firm to lead the next frontier of computational finance.🟢 Data as a Strategic Asset: Built the enterprise-level data strategy required to fuel advanced analytics, turning raw data into a proactive \"early warning system\" for the global business.

Education

• Savitribai Phule Pune University

  Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.), Engineering

  2004 — 2011

• National Institute of Technology Karnataka

  Master of Technology (M.Tech.), Mtech

  2012 — 2014