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Pavithra Kumar Vandavasi

Charlotte

Summary

Dynamic data science leader with a proven track record at Ahlstrom, driving AI initiatives that boosted customer acquisition and collaborating with top-tier consulting firms like McKinsey and BCG and identified $10M-$100M in savings per plant. Expert in strategic project management and cross-functional team leadership, I excel in delivering scalable analytics solutions that enhance operational excellence and empower data-driven decision-making.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Director - Data Science, Product and Strategy

Ahlstrom
Charlotte
07.2023 - Current
  • Lead AI and advanced analytics initiatives across all US plants, partnering with McKinsey and BCG, and reporting directly to the CIO to drive enterprise-wide digital transformation and operational excellence.
  • Owned and delivered GenAI-driven sales strategy and ML-based plant optimization models, contributing to a 20% increase in customer acquisition and identifying up to $10M in annual cost savings per plant.
  • Defined and executed product roadmaps, prioritized backlogs, and aligned cross-functional engineering, design, and operations teams around scalable AI and data solutions for manufacturing and sustainability.
  • Built end-to-end analytics platforms and dashboards (A-Track, forecasting models) to empower real-time decision-making, improve resource allocation, and drive measurable impact across multiple industries.

Senior Data Scientist/Sr. Project Manager

Fractal Analytics
Charlotte
11.2019 - 06.2023
  • Led churn prediction initiatives using machine learning identifying key predictive drivers and reducing customer churn by 20%, contributing to $100M+ in annual savings.
  • Developed A/B testing frameworks for pricing analytics and promotional strategies, enabling data-driven decisions for marketing teams and improving campaign ROI.
  • Built and automated CMO-level performance dashboards and reports (MTD, MoM, YoY) using Tableau, Adobe Analytics, and SQL across marketing and retention KPIs.
  • Recruited and evaluated senior data science talent through technical, behavioral, and peer-panel interviews, supporting rapid team scale-up and delivery excellence.

Data Scientist

AMEX/Home Depot/Experian
Atlanta
07.2017 - 10.2019
  • Led the development of predictive models and A/B testing frameworks for product features using improving feature performance and business insights.
  • Mentored junior data scientists and collaborated cross-functionally to deliver scalable analytics solutions and interpret model results through dashboards and executive-level reporting.

Software Engineer

Accenture
07.2011 - 07.2015
  • Led data mapping and analysis across source systems and Teradata to support transaction insights across major payment networks (e.g., VISA), applying statistical methods and text mining on 20+ years of historical data to uncover trends in welfare dependency and consumer behavior.

Education

Master of Computer Science -

Lamar University
Beaumont, Texas
01.2017

Skills

  • Strategic Project Management
  • Cross-functional Team Leadership
  • Large-scale Data Pipeline Design & Optimization
  • AI Model Training & Data Operations
  • Client Stakeholder Management
  • KPI Definition & Performance Monitoring
  • Executive Reporting & Communication
  • Workflow Automation & Process Improvement
  • Technical Expertise in Data Engineering & Analytics
  • Team Management & Mentoring (PhDs, Data Experts)
  • Agile & Rapid Execution in Fast-paced Environments

Certification

  • Data Science Masters, 02/01/19, ACADGILD
  • Certified Scrum Product Owner, Scrum Alliance
  • Certified Product Manager, Product HQ
  • Project Management Professional (PMP), PMI

Accomplishments

  • Secured State 3rd rank in APRJC examination in 2005 where 100,000 aspirants were participated.
  • Participated in State Level Science Talent Examination and got State Rank of 1590 of 500,000 candidates with a Grade of ‘A+’.
  • Got High Reputed IQ Award in Accenture for solving complex problems.
  • Got Catalyst(Best Performer of the Year) and Zenith(High Reputed award for Continuous Commitment and Dedication) awards in Accenture for my performance.
  • Got 1st prize in Quiz and Dumb Charades conducted in our college.
  • Got trained in Personality Development and Communication Skills in English in ENRICH (An ISO 9001:2000 certified Institute), Tirupathi.
  • Active Volunteer of NSS Dept. of Youth Affairs and Sports, Govt. of India and attended the camp for 'Youth Association for Rural Reconstruction'

Tools And Technologies

Python, R, Java (Core), SAS, pandas, numPy, seaborn, matplotlib, scikit-learn, Hadoop, Hive, HDFS, Presto, MapReduce, Pig, Kafka, Oozie, Spark, SQL, Hive, Spark SQL, MySQL, MS SQL, MS Access, HDFS, Teradata, MS Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Visio), Tableau, Power BI, AWS, GCP, IBM Cloud, Azure, Adobe Analytics, Windows, Linux, Unix, Macintosh HD, Red Hat, Android

Timeline

Director - Data Science, Product and Strategy

Ahlstrom
07.2023 - Current

Senior Data Scientist/Sr. Project Manager

Fractal Analytics
11.2019 - 06.2023

Data Scientist

AMEX/Home Depot/Experian
07.2017 - 10.2019

Software Engineer

Accenture
07.2011 - 07.2015

Master of Computer Science -

Lamar University

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