Saravana Kumar
About Saravana Kumar
Saravana Kumar serves as the Head of Machine Learning at Apollo.io, where he has worked since 2022. He has extensive experience in machine learning, having previously held significant roles at companies such as Apple and Microsoft.
Work at Apollo.io
Saravana Kumar has served as the Head of Machine Learning at Apollo.io since 2022. In this role, he leads the development of machine learning products, focusing on translating complex AI and machine learning systems into actionable business solutions. He has played a key role in designing the hiring strategy and forming high-synergy teams within the organization. His work emphasizes driving product vision with a well-defined roadmap and successful execution.
Previous Experience
Prior to his current position, Saravana Kumar worked at several notable companies. He was a Senior Machine Learning Manager for Siri at Apple from 2013 to 2020. He also held the position of Principal Software Engineer Manager at Microsoft from 2021 to 2022. Earlier in his career, he served as a Software Architect at Topsy Labs from 2011 to 2013 and as a Senior Software Engineer at Tek-Tools Software Solutions from 2006 to 2008. Additionally, he contributed as a Software Architect for two startups that achieved successful acquisition exits.
Education and Expertise
Saravana Kumar holds a Bachelor's degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from the National Institute of Technology, where he studied from 2000 to 2004. He furthered his education with a Master's degree in Information Retrieval and Data Mining from Syracuse University, completed in 2010. His academic background supports his extensive expertise in machine learning and data-driven solutions.
Career Timeline
Saravana Kumar's career spans over two decades, beginning with his role as a Senior Software Engineer at Tek-Tools Software Solutions from 2006 to 2008. He then transitioned to Topsy Labs as a Software Architect from 2011 to 2013. Following this, he worked at Apple from 2013 to 2020, before moving to Microsoft as a Principal Software Engineer Manager from 2021 to 2022. He has been with Apollo.io since 2022.