About

Prasad Valavade is a highly experienced Data Science professional with over 22 years of expertise in Data Engineering, Data Warehousing, Machine Learning, and Product/Delivery Management. He is currently working as the Head of EDP Data Technology at Barclays, where he is responsible for delivering all data applications using ETL, Big Data, and ML technologies. Prasad is a highly motivated individual who is constantly seeking new challenges and opportunities to expand his knowledge and skills. He is currently pursuing a Master's degree in Information and Data Science (MIDS) online program offered by UC Berkeley, where he has completed 24 credits out of 27. His cumulative GPA so far is 3.7 out of 4. Prasad's past experience includes working as a Portfolio Delivery Lead at Barclays and a Senior Consultant at SAS India. He has also worked with a wide range of technologies, including Python, ML, Data Scientist, Data Engineering, Big Data, ETL, SQL, AWS, BERT, Keras, Computer Vision, AI, OpenCV, Deep Learning, NLP, Data Warehouse, Docker, Tensorflow, Pandas, Pytorch, Web, Senior Software Engineer, and Django. With 21.80 years of relevant experience, Prasad is a seasoned professional who has a deep understanding of the industry and its challenges. He is a strategic thinker who is able to identify and implement solutions that drive business value and improve operational efficiency. Prasad is a team player who is committed to delivering high-quality work and building strong relationships with his colleagues and clients.