Santhosh Kumar U
About Santhosh Kumar U
Santhosh Kumar U is a Principal Engineer at Altimetrik, where he specializes in data science techniques, particularly natural language processing. With a background in computer science and extensive experience in data analysis and engineering, he has held various roles in prominent companies throughout his career.
Work at Altimetrik
Santhosh Kumar U has been serving as a Principal Engineer at Altimetrik since 2023. He operates in a hybrid work environment based in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India. In this role, he utilizes data science techniques, particularly natural language processing based on machine learning, to enhance product delivery. He collaborates closely with VPs, directors, data scientists, and business analysts to ensure successful outcomes in various projects.
Previous Experience in Data Analysis
Prior to his current position, Santhosh Kumar U held several roles in data analysis and engineering. He worked at MindTree as a Senior Analyst from 2007 to 2012, followed by a position as a Senior Data Analyst at OnMobile from 2012 to 2014. He continued his career at Envestnet | Yodlee India as a Senior Data Analyst from 2014 to 2016. His experience includes developing models and trend insights specifically for equity research projects.
Career Progression and Technical Roles
Santhosh Kumar U has progressed through various technical roles in his career. After his tenure at OnMobile, he joined Brillio as a Senior Technical Lead from 2016 to 2019. He then worked at Accion Labs as a Technical Architect from 2019 to 2022. Most recently, he served as a Staff Engineer II at muvin from 2022 to 2023 before joining Altimetrik. His roles have involved providing technical guidance and mentoring to teams of data engineers, wranglers, and analysts.
Education and Expertise
Santhosh Kumar U completed his Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science at B. M. S. College of Engineering from 2003 to 2007. Prior to this, he studied Electronics at Christ University, Bangalore, achieving a Pre-University College degree from 2001 to 2003. His educational background supports his expertise in translating complex business requirements into actionable reports, dashboards, and visualizations.