Akash Kulkarni

Akash Kulkarni has extensive experience in analytics and data science, currently serving in an analytics and data science role at Plaid since May 2025. Prior to that, Akash was with Credit Karma from October 2018 to May 2025, holding positions as a Data Scientist and Lead Recommendation Analyst, focusing on marketing efficiency through model-driven approaches and cross-functional collaboration. At LendingTree, from February 2016 to October 2018, Akash contributed as a Data Scientist, working on revenue growth strategies and optimizing marketing budgets via a Marketing Mix Model. Earlier experience includes an Associate role at Tredence, and a Business Analyst role at Mu Sigma, where Akash focused on campaign analysis and segmentation methodologies for major clients in the pharmaceutical sector. Akash began a career with internships at Larsen & Toubro and Continental, gaining exposure to manufacturing processes and design software. Educational qualifications include a Master of Science in Business Analytics from the University of Cincinnati and a Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering from Visvesvaraya Technological University.