Judging Panel
Saurabh Kumar
Saurabh Kumar is a senior data scientist at Apple, where he leads key initiatives in machine learning and A/B testing to improve experimentation frameworks and reduce bias. His work has optimized decision-making processes, driving significant business outcomes. Previously, Saurabh worked at Capital One and Lyft, where he applied his data science expertise to drive business growth and innovation. At Capital One, he developed predictive models using alternative data to expand financial inclusion and increase revenue. At Lyft, he led efforts to improve membership retention, reduce fraud, and enhance payment reliability for bikes and scooters. Earlier in his career at NASA, Saurabh utilized data science to tackle climate change, building predictive models with satellite data to provide insights into forest fires.