Basant Panda is a seasoned technology leader with extensive experience in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), and Data Science. He has a strong track record of building and scaling AI-powered products and platforms, driving innovation, and leading high-performing engineering teams. His expertise spans areas such as Natural Language Processing (NLP), computer vision, recommendation systems, deep learning, and MLOps. Basant has held significant leadership roles at prominent technology companies, contributing to the development of cutting-edge solutions that impact millions of users. He is passionate about leveraging AI to solve real-world problems and enhance user experiences, often sharing his insights with the broader tech community.
Basant Panda's work history includes a series of influential roles in various companies. Here is a detailed list of his professional journey:
As the Head of AI/ML for ShareChat and Moj, Basant Panda spearheaded the development and deployment of machine learning models for critical functions including content recommendation, personalization, feed ranking, creator tools, and trust & safety, significantly enhancing user engagement and platform capabilities for over 400 million users.
During his tenure at Microsoft, contributed to various AI-driven initiatives and product developments, working on scalable machine learning systems and applying data science to improve product features and user experiences within large-scale enterprise and consumer applications.
Successfully built, mentored, and led geographically distributed teams of AI/ML engineers and scientists, fostering a culture of innovation, research, and excellence in execution to deliver complex AI projects.
Championed and delivered significant advancements in recommendation algorithms and natural language understanding for regional Indian languages, enabling better content discovery and interaction for a diverse user base.
Pillai's institute of Management Studies and Research - Year 2009
K J Somaiya College of Arts & Commerce Vidyanagar Campus Vidyavihar Mumbai 400 077 - Year 2005
D.J Doshi Gurukul English Medium High School - Year 1993
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RBL Bank is one of India's fastest-growing private sector banks with an expanding presence across the country. It offers a wide range of banking products and services categorized under five business verticals: Corporate & Institutional Banking, Commercial Banking, Branch & Business Banking, Retail Assets, and Treasury and Financial Markets Operations. The bank serves over 14.58 million customers through a network of 517 branches, 1,164 business correspondent branches (of which 298 are banking outlets) and 414 ATMs spread across 28 Indian states and Union Territories.
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