Babul Kamireddy
About Babul Kamireddy
Babul Kamireddy is a Director at the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), specializing in AI for Security and Security for AI. He has extensive experience in managing teams that develop AI/ML models for Cyber Security and is known for his ability to simplify complex topics through storytelling.
Work at FINRA
Babul Kamireddy has been serving as a Director at the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) since 2012. In this role, he manages teams that focus on developing artificial intelligence and machine learning models specifically for Cyber Security and Security for AI. His tenure at FINRA has included responsibilities as a Technical Project Manager from 2006 to 2013, where he contributed to various projects aimed at enhancing security measures within the financial industry.
Education and Expertise
Babul Kamireddy holds an Engineer's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Sri Venkateswara University, which he completed from 1991 to 1995. He furthered his education at the University of California San Diego, where he studied Data Mining and obtained a certification in Data Mining for Advanced Analytics from 2014 to 2017. His expertise lies in AI/ML and Cyber Security, with a focus on educating others within the organization to improve overall literacy in these areas.
Background in Technology and Development
Prior to his current role at FINRA, Babul Kamireddy worked at American Express as a Software Developer in Content Management Applications from 1999 to 2003. He then transitioned to Amgen, where he served as a Technical Lead for Business Intelligence Applications from 2003 to 2006. His diverse background in technology and development has equipped him with the skills necessary to lead projects in AI and Cyber Security.
Achievements in AI and Cyber Security
Babul Kamireddy is recognized for his ability to present complex topics in an accessible manner. He has delivered presentations such as 'AI/ML in 11 min using simple analogies that you can relate' and has discussed solutions for data format issues using Machine Learning and AWS Services. His storytelling ability has been highlighted through various sessions, including sharing a story about a child's creative problem-solving approach.