Manohar Lakshmikanthaiah is a seasoned data science professional with extensive experience in AI, machine learning, and product analytics. Currently serving as a Data Science Lead at SoFi since April 2019, Manohar has developed predictive models using Python and AWS to enhance customer identification for lending products. Prior roles include Senior Data Scientist in Marketing Analytics at The Home Depot, focusing on machine learning and predictive modeling, and various data-centric positions at Infosys Limited, where significant contributions were made to core banking software implementation and development. Manohar's educational background includes a Master's degree in Management Information Systems from the University of Illinois Chicago and a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from Visvesvaraya Technological University.