Manikya Rao Eppa's Linkedin Analytics

I’m an accomplished engineering leader with over 18 years of experience in delivering transformative data and AI solutions, with a deep focus on AI and MLOps. My expertise lies in harnessing cutting-edge technologies to solve complex challenges I’ve delivered high-impact initiatives leveraging Gen AI and large language models (LLMs) to deliver scalable, compliant solutions: Leadership & Strategy: P&L Management, Stakeholder Collaboration, Agile & SAFe Methodologies, Risk Management. Led strategic planning and execution of data analytics and AI projects for a leading US pharma company, achieving a 30% improvement in operational efficiency. Delivered greenfield development of a retail analytics platform, resulting in enhanced customer insights and a 20% increase in productivity. Oversaw multiple data management and BI projects, improving data quality and reporting accuracy for enterprise clients. Developed and executed delivery roadmaps for AI/ML and Gen AI projects, securing $2M in new business opportunities Life Sciences: Pioneered a deep learning project using convolutional neural networks (CNNs) to recognise protein crystals for drug discovery, integrating AWS Sage-Maker for real-time and batch deployment Retail & IP Insights: Delivered consumer analytics for an e-commerce giant and IP bench-marking dashboards, where Gen AI-powered text mining extracted critical insights from unstructured data, optimising decision-making. Sentiment Analysis: Enhanced sentiment analysis for campaigns by applying Gen AI techniques, leveraging LLMs to process social media data (Twitter, LinkedIn) faster and with greater nuance, uncovering audience perceptions and campaign effectiveness in real time. MLOps & DevOps: Implementing CI/CD pipelines, containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes), and model life-cycle management to deliver robust, scalable solutions. My technical foundation spans Azure, AWS, and GCP, with expertise in AI/ML frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, Hugging Face), big data tools (Spark, Databricks), and MLOps practices (Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD). Certified in PMP, PMI-ACP, and SAFe 5.0, I excel in leading cross-functional teams to deploy GxP-compliant solutions, ensuring regulatory adherence (FDA, GDPR) and operational excellence. I’m passionate about bridging technical innovation with business impact—whether optimising Gen AI models on Azure for clinical trials or driving retail growth through data pipelines. Let’s connect to explore how I can bring strategic AI leadership to your team. Based in Bangalore, open to relocation.