Hari Prasad

Hari Prasad is a seasoned Machine Learning Architect with extensive experience in leading data science teams and developing innovative machine learning solutions across various industries. Currently at Sobeys, Hari oversees algorithm development and MLOps initiatives focused on personalization and forecasting. Prior experience includes serving as Senior Data Scientist Lead at Tiger Analytics, where Hari successfully transitioned an external recommendation system for Sephora to an in-house solution. As Lead Data Scientist at Cognizant, Hari published research on risk extraction using natural language processing and collaborated on projects that leveraged large language models. Previous roles at organizations such as IBM, Speridian Technologies, and Wipro Technologies involved impactful analytics solutions that improved operational efficiency and resource planning. Hari holds a Master’s Degree in Computer Software Engineering from Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani, and additional qualifications in Natural Language Processing from the International Institute of Information Technology Hyderabad.