Viswanath Vk

Viswanath VK is a Data Science Leader at Shopify since October 2025, overseeing machine learning, data science, and data engineering teams focused on Banking, Security, and Lending portfolios. Prior to this role, Viswanath served as VP of Data Science and ML at Pipe from July 2023 to December 2025, where responsibilities included developing data science solutions for risk and go-to-market functions. Previously at Meta from June 2019 to July 2023, Viswanath held the position of Senior Manager in Data Science, leading machine learning optimization for company initiatives, and earlier served as Manager of Central Analytics. Viswanath's experience also includes significant roles at PayPal and HSBC, focusing on risk analytics and credit strategies, starting from a foundational role as a Software Engineer at Infosys. Viswanath holds a Master's degree in Industrial Engineering from Texas A&M University and a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from PSG College of Technology.