Rajesh Shekhar, CFA, FRM, founder of Numanic, is an accomplished Analytics Leader and AI Strategist with over 25 years of proven leadership in analytics, artificial intelligence, and financial technology, expertly translating complex data into strategic business insights. As the founder of Numanic, he has pioneered innovative applications in machine learning and Generative AI, delivering impactful solutions across multiple industries. His extensive experience includes serving as the Global Head of Data Science at H2O.ai, where he successfully led transformative analytics initiatives, and advising Fortune 500 companies on advanced risk modeling and predictive analytics.

Rajesh has consistently built and scaled high-performing, cross-functional analytics teams known for excellence and innovation. With deep expertise in financial analytics, structured finance, and comprehensive risk management, he has developed models effectively managing multi-billion dollar portfolios, significantly enhancing profitability for billion-dollar insurance and lending portfolios.

Renowned for his pragmatic, results-driven approach, Rajesh is a versatile communicator adept at bridging the gap between technical analytics and strategic business goals. He passionately fosters collaborative, inclusive, and innovative organizational cultures, continuously engages in professional growth, and mentors the next generation of analytics leaders—all aimed at unlocking significant business potential through strategic analytics.

He holds prestigious Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and Financial Risk Manager (FRM) certifications, with educational credentials from Columbia University, Stanford University, Purdue University, and IIT Kanpur. Proficient in advanced analytical tools such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, Hugging Face, LangChain, and AWS, Rajesh specializes in NLP, large language models, predictive modeling, and statistical analytics.