Summary
Rakesh Pandey is a Manager of Data Engineering with 12 years of experience building production-ready data and AI solutions across consulting and retail analytics firms. Currently leading data engineering at Publicis Sapient after key roles at BCG GAMMA and dunnhumby, he specializes in turning messy, real-world ideas into robust, scalable pipelines and models that drive business decisions. He combines a strong academic foundation—a perfect 4.0 GPA master’s in Data Science from UBC—with hands-on expertise in data platform design, feature engineering, and operationalizing ML. Known for bridging analytics and engineering, he thrives on taking prototype analytics into auditable, reliable systems for enterprise clients. Based in Vancouver, he brings consulting rigor and product-minded delivery to complex cross-functional programs.
12 years of coding experience
7 years of employment as a software developer
Master's degree, Data Science, GPA: 4/4, Master's degree, Data Science, GPA: 4/4 at The University of British Columbia
Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.), Computer Science, Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.), Computer Science at Karunya University
Hindi, Bhojpuri, English