Santosh Kumar
About Santosh Kumar
Santosh Kumar is the Director of Data Science at Delivery Hero in Berlin, Germany, with over a decade of experience in the field and expertise in search and recommendation systems.
Current Role at Delivery Hero
Santosh Kumar is currently serving as the Director of Data Science at Delivery Hero in Berlin, Germany. He transitioned to this role after three years as Senior Manager of Data Science within the same company. His current role involves overseeing data science initiatives, focusing on enhancing data-driven decision-making processes and delivering business value through advanced analytics.
Previous Experience at Skyscanner
Before joining Delivery Hero, Santosh Kumar worked as a Data Science Manager at Skyscanner in Singapore from 2018 to 2020. In this position, he was responsible for managing data science projects that aimed to optimize search functionalities and recommendation systems. His work contributed to improving user experience and operational efficiencies.
Lead Data Scientist at Gaana
Santosh Kumar held the position of Lead Data Scientist at Gaana in Noida Area, India from 2016 to 2018. During his tenure, he led various data science initiatives on-site, focusing on building and enhancing recommendation systems. His contributions were pivotal in improving the platform’s personalization and user engagement metrics.
Academic Background and Research
Santosh Kumar has a strong academic background, having studied at the Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur, where he achieved a Master's degree from 2009 to 2014. Additionally, he gained international research experience at National Taiwan University for 3 months in 2013 and at National Chiao Tung University for 2 months in 2012, where he functioned as a Researcher. His studies and research focused on data science and related fields.
Expertise in Search and Recommendations Systems
Santosh Kumar has a distinguished expertise in search and recommendation systems, honed over more than a decade of working in the data science field. His experience spans multiple countries and includes leading projects that significantly improved search accuracy and recommendation relevance for organizations such as Delivery Hero, Skyscanner, and Gaana.