Sandeep Gupta

About Sandeep Gupta

A well rounded and business-oriented techno functional professional with 21 years of experience across multiple domains, technologies, and geographies.Highly motivated and results-driven data science leader with experience in developing and implementing advanced analytics solutions. Proven ability to manage and mentor teams of data scientists, translate business objectives into actionable data strategies, and deliver impactful insights that drive business growth. Expertise in technical skills e.g, machine learning, deep learning, NLP, statistical modelling, data visualization, big data technologies, generative AI models. Passionate about fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration.• Practice lead for a team of ~200 data scientists in the development and deployment of data science projects e.g, predictive models, recommendation systems, computer vision applications, Generative AI, etc. Managing overall portfolio for operation and deliveries of multiple accounts with TCV of ~20+ Mn USD.• Led client discovery workshops with cross-functional teams to identify key business challenges and opportunities. Presented findings and proposed a tailored data analytics solution that resulted in a 20% reduction costs for the client.• \"Developed and delivered a series of presentations outlining our proposed solution for a complex data science & analytics challenge, successfully addressing all client concerns.• \"Presented a comprehensive RFP response that highlighted our company\'s expertise in data science, data engineering, business intelligence & Gen AI space with tools & accelerators, resulting in a contract.• Developed and implemented process improvement through automation while bringing down the cost by ~40%. Demonstrated ability to design, develop and deploy many process automation solutions successfully.• Developed and implemented CoE governance structures, processes, and methodologies to ensure consistent and effective operations.• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify and prioritize data science initiatives aligned with business goals and adoption of new technologies and tools to enhance the team\'s efficiency and capabilities.

Experience

1. Director of Business Services (Healthcare - Ioa)

   Cognizant

   Feb 2026 — Present · Bengaluru, IN

   Responsible for leading the transition & transformation of new projects and solutions in AI area.• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients during the transition phase, ensuring clear communication and relationship management.• Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement best practices to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless transitions, optimize processes, and deliver high-quality solutions that meet client requirements.

Education

• Symbiosis Center for Managemant & HRD

  Master of Business Administration (MBA), Marketing/Marketing Management, General

  2003 — 2005

• Kanpur University, India

  Bachelor’s Degree, Commerce

  1998 — 2001

Skills

• Business Analysis
• Strategic Planning
• Analytics
• Online Marketing
• Crm
• Project Management
• Team Management
• Program Management
• Direct Marketing
• Management Consulting
• IT Infrastructure Management