Deepak Bhandari

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About Deepak Bhandari

Seasoned AI/ML Expert with 12+ years of experience in developing and scaling advanced machine learning solutions, with a core focus on demand forecasting, gradient boosting algorithms (XGBoost, LightGBM), and big data applications in Retail & CPG, optimizing supply chain efficiency and aligning with real-time business needs. First-principles problem-solver: start by defining “what exactly is the problem?” and “why does it exist?”, then architect data-driven solutions grounded in root-cause thinking. Delivered enterprise-grade time series forecasting systems, optimizing supply chain efficiency and aligning with real-time business needs in North America's and EMEA's retail and CPG enterprises, collaborating closely with demand planners, supply chain leaders, and business stakeholders. Skilled in translating business challenges into data-driven solutions using advanced ML/AI techniques, big data platforms, and real-time analytics. Deep technical proficiency in gradient boosting frameworks—skilled in tuning with gradient/hessian insights, and architecting scalable models for millions of records with high dimensionality. Successfully integrated LLMs and Generative AI and actionable business insights. Experienced in cloud-native AI deployment using Azure, with familiarity in vector databases and RAG architectures for intelligent analytics. Strong cross-functional collaborator, working with demand planners, data engineers, and executives to align machine learning initiatives with strategic KPIs.