

Data Science Manager at Walmart Connect
Data Science Manager at Walmart Connect
I am Rudrendu Kumar Paul, a seasoned industry professional with over 15 years of experience across various sectors. Currently, I am part of the Data Science Team at Walmart Connect (Ads). I have had the privilege of working with some of the world's largest companies, including PayPal, Staples, IMF, Power Grid Corporation, and Robotics Research Lab.
Throughout my career, I have developed extensive knowledge and skills in Statistical Optimization, Data Science, Applied Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Neural Networks, Deep Learning, NLP, Computer Vision, and advanced analytics applications. I have applied these skills across various sectors, including retail media (ads), fintech, e-commerce, retail, supply chain, logistics, power systems, and robotics.
In addition to my professional roles, I serve as a judge and expert at several global startup competitions and business awards. I have multiple publications on AI applications and actively review for more than five reputed journals, including IEEE, Elsevier, and Springer Nature, on AI/ML, Data Science, and Analytics. I also serve as an Advisory Board Member at the University of California, Riverside.
My academic background includes an MBA and MS in Data Science from Boston University (Boston, MA, USA), and a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from Jadavpur University (India).