Phani Kumar

Phani Kumar is a Principal Machine Learning Scientist at Nykaa since December 2023, focusing on enhancing personalization in fashion through advanced modeling techniques. Prior to Nykaa, Phani served as a Data Science Consultant at Airbnb, working to combat fraudulent behavior, and as a Senior Data Scientist at Twitter, where efforts were directed towards mitigating fake engagement. Notably, Phani held the position of Vice President at Morgan Stanley, leading a data science team to develop a research chatbot and article recommendation system. Additional experience includes a Senior Manager role at IBM, where leadership was provided to support automotive and manufacturing clients, and various positions at Citi and GE Capital, where efforts centered around predictive modeling and risk assessment. Phani holds a Master's degree in Statistics from the University of Hyderabad.