Varun Raste
Immediate Joiner | Data Scientist | 6.5 + YOE | Statistician | Data Science Mentor | Machine Learning | Time series | NLP | Python | Gen AI | LLM | RAG | Consulting | SQL | R | Power BI | Docker | MLOps
- Role
- Solution Specialist Architect (Data Scientist - Presales) at IBM
- Location
- Mumbai, MH, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Varun Raste
Graduated with a Master\'s in Financial Engineering from WorldQuant University, complemented by a robust academic foundation in statistics and analytics. Currently contributing to IBM as a Solution Specialist Architect, focusing on enterprise AI solution selling through expertise in MLOps and Red Hat OpenShift AI. Passionate about delivering impactful Machine Learning and Generative AI solutions, collaborating with stakeholders on technical solutioning, and developing Proof of Concepts to showcase platform capabilities. Dedicated to combining technical proficiency with business acumen to drive innovative AI-driven strategies.
Experience
Solution Specialist Architect (Data Scientist - Presales)
Jul 2025 — Present · Mumbai, IN
As a Data Scientist in the BTS Pre-Sales team, I drive enterprise AI solution selling by blending technical expertise with client engagement skills to deliver impactful Machine Learning (ML) and Generative AI (GenAI) solutions. I am currently working for their client ‘Redhat’Key Responsibilities:1. Serve as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Red Hat OpenShift AI — an enterprise-grade MLOps platform for deploying, scaling, and managing ML and GenAI models in production.2. Lead RFP management, technical solutioning, and stakeholder presentations, translating business requirements into AI-driven solutions.3. Architect and develop Proof of Concepts (POCs) to showcase platform capabilities, including: a. Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) chatbot for client-specific FAQ automation. b. Large Language Model (LLM) deployment and optimization on OpenShift AI.4. Manage end-to-end model lifecycle: model development, deployment, monitoring, and performance optimization.5. Conduct workshops, discovery sessions, and platform enablement programs to increase adoption and demonstrate ROI to enterprise clients.6. Collaborate with the sales team to align AI/ML solution design with revenue generation and go-to-market strategies.Impact & Achievements- Successfully delivered AI/ML demonstrations that accelerated client adoption of OpenShift AI across industries- Enhanced pre-sales conversion rates by combining technical proofs with business value mapping- Contributed to measurable revenue growth through strategic AI/ML solution pitches and deployments.
Education
Department of Statistics ,Savitribai Phule Pune University
Master's degree, Statistics
2017 — 2019
B.N.Bandodkar College of Science ,Thane
Bsc, Statistics
2014 — 2017
WorldQuant University
Master's degree, Financial Engineering
Shree Gajanan Vidyalaya
SSc
2011 — 2012
Udacity
Predictive Analytics for Business, Analytics
B.K.Birla College of Science,Commerce & Arts
HSc, Science
2012 — 2014
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