Nikhil Panda

About Nikhil Panda

Nikhil Panda is an AI Strategist & Innovator with 12+ years of transforming data into measurable business value. His work spans from revolutionizing supply chain forecasting to creating cutting-edge Generative AI solutions that empower teams to make faster, smarter, and more confident decisions.What I enjoy most is connecting the dots between technology and business - understanding the real problem, shaping an AI strategy around it, and then leading teams to deliver solutions that actually get used and make a difference.I have led projects that:1) Cut forecasting time by 75% while improving accuracy2) Used GenAI to simplify complex operations for faster decision-making3) Helped global brands win market share through data-driven strategies4) Built fraud detection systems that improved compliance and reduced riskI like working with C-suite leaders to design AI roadmaps that match business goals, while also coaching teams so they grow in capability and confidence. My approach is hands-on when needed, but always with the bigger picture in mind - building AI ecosystems that are ethical, scalable, and impactful.

Experience

1. Associate Principal Engineer - Data Science

   Nagarro

   Jun 2024 — Present · Pune, IN

   Led AI-driven market mix modelling initiatives for global pharma clients, helping optimize marketing spend and identify the most effective promotional strategies across channels- Built patient journey analysis frameworks to track switching patterns in biologics, delivering insights that shaped targeted engagement and retention strategies- Played a key role in presales activities - engaging with clients, shaping solution proposals, and demonstrating AI/ML capabilities to win new business- Managed end-to-end AI/ML project delivery - from requirement gathering and stakeholder alignment to deployment and post-launch refinements- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to ensure solutions met both business objectives and technical performance standards- Mentored junior team members, fostering technical growth and instilling best practices for AI solution delivery- Recognized with the President’s Award for innovation and sustainable AI design.

Education

• Oriental Institute of Science & Technology

  Bachelor’s Degree, Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering

  2008 — 2012

Skills

• Informatica
• Unix Shell Scripting
• Business Intelligence
• Sql
• Java
• Machine Learning
• Shell Scripting
• Data Analytics
• Statistical Data Analysis
• Data Science
• Testing
• Code Review
• Requirements Analysis
• Debugging Code
• Design
• Data Warehousing
• Mysql
• Oracle Applications
• Windows Server
• Microsoft Certified Professional
• C