Pratik Badri is a globally recognized Senior Data Scientist and AI/ML strategist with a proven record of transforming the fintech landscape through data science, risk strategy, and machine learning innovation. With extensive experience at Fortune 20 companies, Pratik integrates advanced analytics, AI-driven automation, and scalable cloud-native solutions to solve complex financial challenges with precision and agility.
AI/ML Leadership in Fintech Innovation
Pratik has led the design and deployment of intelligent financial systems that optimize risk management, enable secure digital commerce, and ensure compliance. His expertise spans fraud detection, customer personalization, and banking resilience, making him a sought-after expert in next-generation fintech development.
Technical Achievements
-
Designed real-time AI/ML fraud detection systems that reduced chargebacks by 42 percent while maintaining under 0.5 percent false positives.
-
Migrated mission-critical financial platforms to Kubernetes-based serverless infrastructure, ensuring 99.999 percent uptime during peak traffic.
-
Built scalable AI/ML models using AWS and GCP, implementing GPU-accelerated quant modeling and federated learning pipelines to reduce processing time by 70 percent and protect over $8 billion in assets.
Financial Data Modernization and Innovation
Pratik has spearheaded data modernization initiatives that unlocked the full value of enterprise financial data. His contributions in real-time risk modeling, regulatory compliance, and AI-powered decision systems have delivered operational efficiency, enhanced fraud prevention, and smarter financial automation.
Visionary Leadership and Team Excellence
Recognized for visionary implementation, Pratik leads high-performance teams of data scientists, ML engineers, and analysts to build high-impact solutions. He is also a dedicated mentor, fostering the next generation of AI and quantitative finance professionals.
Resilience During Crisis
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Pratik played a key role in stabilizing digital banking infrastructure, strengthening fraud detection, and scaling cloud solutions. His work led to an 80 percent increase in the adoption of secure, contactless payment systems, demonstrating a unique ability to innovate under pressure.