Somu Palaniappan

Somu Palaniappan is a Principal Data Scientist at McKesson since August 2018, specializing in AI Supply Chain and Operations Research. Palaniappan has successfully led initiatives, including the development of an ensemble forecasting model that predicts future supply disruptions, resulting in an annual gain of $15 million by optimizing inventory management. Previous experience includes roles as a Senior RF Design Engineer at Nokia, where insights into power amplifier behavior were gained and factory yield improvements were implemented through data analysis. Educational qualifications include a Master's degree in Computer Science with a focus on Data Science from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, a Master's in Electrical Engineering from The University of Texas at Dallas, and a Bachelor's degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering from Anna University Chennai, supplemented by additional training in Data Science.