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Architecting and scaling advanced ML/AI solutions, leading high-performing teams to deliver transformative business outcomes.
Senior ML/AI Leader · Architect · Innovator
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100%
Manager Satisfaction
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14+ yrs
Experience
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95%+
Team Approval Rate
🧠 Skills & Expertise

What I Bring

Key skills, tools and approaches I use in my work.

Machine learningGenerative AILeadershipTeam buildingScalable engineering systemProject managementAWSPythonTechnical mentoringProduct iterationDeep learningMLOps
🌟 Featured Work

Recent Projects

A sample of projects and outcomes I've delivered.

Deal Insight & Deduplication Features
CRM, AI/ML

Developed and launched Deal Insight and Deduplication features within Freshworks CRM, actively utilized by over 1000 customers. These features achieved an impressive 80%+ positive feedback rate, significantly enhancing CRM utility and user satisfaction.

Machine learningData scienceProduct iteration
Generative AI for Freshworks CRM
Generative AI, CRM

Spearheaded the development of a generative AI solution for Freshworks CRM, a strategic initiative central to Freshworks' 2023 roadmap. Collaborated closely with product teams to iterate on user experience and technical aspects, driving innovation in AI-powered customer engagement.

Generative AILLMProduct iterationUser experience
Demand Forecasting AI Engine
Supply Chain, AI/ML

Built an AI engine for a US distributor to solve complex demand forecasting problems, leveraging XGBoost, Facebook Prophet, and ARIMA techniques. Led a team of data scientists to design and conceptualize AI systems that simplified ML workflows and built Noodle.ai's core prediction system product.

XGBoostFacebook ProphetARIMAAI engineDemand forecastingML workflows
📋 Experience

Work History

A timeline of where I've worked and what I've achieved.

Sept 2024 - Present
Senior Engineering Manager - ML
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Salesforce, Bengaluru

Built and scaled the India-based ML engineering team from scratch, managing a 14-member cross-functional team across ML engineering, MLOps, and data science. Owned key initiatives for the Agentforce product, including RAG system and ML service management. Established robust engineering processes, fostering cross-geo collaboration and achieving 100% manager satisfaction; drove significant efficiency improvements, reducing required personnel by 66%.

Nov 2018 - Present
Senior Engineering Manager - ML
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Freshworks, Bengaluru

Managed a 12-member team across 4 major ML projects for Freshworks CRM, covering ML system architecture, model building, and roadmap planning. Achieved 95%+ team member approval, demonstrating strong leadership in career development and project completion. Owned and delivered high-impact projects including generative AI for Freshworks CRM and features like churn prediction and deal insight, utilized by 1000+ customers with 80%+ positive feedback. Granted one patent and published one research paper.

Dec 2016 - Nov 2018
Principal Data Scientist
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Noodle.ai, Bengaluru

Built an AI engine for a US distributor, solving demand forecasting problems using XGBoost, Facebook Prophet, and ARIMA techniques. Led a team of data scientists in designing and conceptualizing AI systems to simplify ML workflows, and conceptualized and built Noodle.ai's prediction system product.

Nov 2014 - Dec 2016
Head of Data Science, Director
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Moengage, Bengaluru

Joined as part of the founding team, scaling the backend system and building an engineering team, mentoring over 20+ engineers. Scaled the tech stack to support 80+ clients tracking over 12 billion events monthly. Initiated and built the data science team, developing Sherpa, a real-time optimizer for notification delivery.

Nov 2012 - Nov 14
Senior Research Scientist
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Airpush

Responsible for building the Click Through Rate prediction model and engineering system for the Airpush Ad network.

2011-12
Software Developer
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Oracle

Contributed to software development initiatives within the organization.

👤 About

About Suvrat

Suvrat Hiran is a highly accomplished Senior Engineering Manager and Architect with over 14 years of extensive experience in developing and scaling machine learning systems and models. He excels in leading cross-functional teams, managing projects from conception to deployment, and driving significant efficiency improvements across ML engineering, data science, MLOps, DevOps, and full-stack development.

Suvrat's approach centers on building robust, scalable AI solutions that deliver measurable business impact and foster innovation. He is adept at architecting complex ML systems, optimizing model inference, and managing large-scale services. He possesses a strong track record in people management, team building, and mentorship, consistently achieving high satisfaction ratings from team members.

He is a recognized innovator, holding patents and publishing research papers in the field. His work has directly influenced products used by thousands of customers, demonstrating a commitment to delivering high-quality, impactful, and data-driven solutions in dynamic technological environments.

✓ Credentials

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Statistics and informatics Integrated M.Sc, IIT, Kharagpur, 2006-11
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Delhi Public School, Bhilai
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CEO Special RSU grant (Freshworks)
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Phenomenal People Leader (Freshworks)
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Winner Hackathon, 2019 (Freshworks)
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Da Vinci Award (Noodle.ai)
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Rising star (Airpush)
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Microsoft Student Partner (IIT)
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Hostels' best outgoing sportsperson (IIT)
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Captain hostel software team (IIT)
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State player - table tennis (DPS)
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