krishnakanth_allika

Senior Data Scientist | Machine Learning Engineer | AI Engineer

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Summary

Krishnakanth Allika specializes in AI-driven solutions, particularly in Large Language Models (LLMs), Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), and time series forecasting. He has extensive experience in natural language processing (NLP), big data, and AI model deployment, leveraging technologies like AWS, Python, and R. His background includes roles at IBM, JPMorgan Chase, and various consulting positions, where he has optimized business processes, enhanced customer experiences, and provided AI training.

Technical Skills

  • AI & Machine Learning: LLMs, RAG, NLP, Deep Learning, Time Series Forecasting
  • Big Data: Hadoop, Impala, Hive, Sqoop, Data Engineering
  • Programming: Python, R, SQL, VBA, Java
  • DevOps & Cloud: AWS, GitLab CI/CD, Docker, Bitbucket, Jenkins
  • Data Visualization: Matplotlib, Seaborn, Tableau
  • Chatbot Development: Google Dialogflow, RASA

Experience

JPMorgan Chase (2024-Present) - Vice President, AI Engineering

  • Developing and deploying LLM-based solutions
  • Implementing text embedding and data vectorization
  • Working on AWS-based AI orchestration

JPMorgan Chase (2023-2024) - Software Engineer III

  • Developed a Python-based Jira integration REST API microservice using FastAPI
  • Led a proof of concept for AI-driven time series forecasting

Pride Technologies Consulting (2022-2023) - Senior Data Scientist

  • Implemented AI/ML models for enterprise-level automation
  • Worked on Oracle DB integration and maintained version control systems

IBM (2021-2022) - Machine Learning Engineer

  • Developed NLP services using NLTK and built chatbot solutions
  • Automated Hadoop ETL data loads with Python and shell scripting

Allika Tech (2017-2021) - Data Science Consultant

  • Provided AI training and contributed to research publications
  • Worked on sentiment analysis improvements using deep learning models

IBM (2011-2017) - BI Developer & Data Analyst

  • Developed reports using COGNOS and automated business intelligence processes
  • Worked closely with global stakeholders on reporting solutions

Bank of America (2008-2011) - Quality & Change Delivery

  • Designed tools for process efficiency and reported key performance metrics
  • Worked on automation projects

Dell Inc. (2003-2005) - Brand Trainer & Sales Specialist

  • Led sales training for UK consumer & business markets
  • Improved sales efficiency through workshops and structured programs

Education

  • B.Tech, Electronics and Communication Engineering - Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University
  • Intermediate Certificate - Royal Co-op Junior College (91.2%)
  • Secondary School Certificate - St. Ann’s High School (86%)

Certifications

Honors & Awards

  • IEEE Student Technical Paper Award
  • State Merit Scholarship & National Merit Certificate
  • Manager’s Choice Award for Report Automation – IBM
  • Best Innovator Award – Bank of America
  • Trend Setter Award – IT Workforce Solutions
  • DHS Dell Financial Services Champion – Dell

Publications