Gaurav Hate
About Gaurav Hate
Gaurav Hate is an AI Product Lead specializing in NLP and Knowledge Graph at FINRA, where he has worked since 2022. He has extensive experience in AI product development, having held significant roles at companies such as Infosys, Cognizant, and Assurant, focusing on leveraging AI technologies for various applications.
Current Role at FINRA
Gaurav Hate serves as the AI Product Lead for NLP and Knowledge Graph at FINRA since 2022. In this role, he focuses on improving risk-based sampling of firm examinations through the application of knowledge graphs and predictive analytics. He leads the development of AI products that align with regulatory outcomes, ensuring ethical AI practices and explainability. His responsibilities include addressing AI monitoring challenges such as data drift and accuracy over time.
Previous Experience at Cognizant
Gaurav Hate worked at Cognizant in various capacities from 2011 to 2019. He served as a Program Manager from 2011 to 2015 in Pune, Maharashtra, India, and later held roles in Products Transformation and Digital Products & Platform Management until 2019 in the Atlanta Metropolitan Area. His work involved leveraging AI technologies and managing digital products, contributing to the transformation of product strategies.
Experience at Assurant
From 2020 to 2022, Gaurav Hate was employed at Assurant as a Senior Product Principal specializing in Machine Learning. During his tenure in the Atlanta Metropolitan Area, he played a significant role in enhancing product strategies through the application of machine learning techniques. His focus was on developing AI-driven solutions that improved operational efficiency.
Technical Expertise and Contributions
Gaurav Hate has extensive expertise in AI architecture design and engineering, particularly in cloud platforms such as Databricks, AWS, Azure, and GCP. He has utilized deep learning, knowledge graphs, transformers, and CNN architectures to enhance product strategy and execution. His contributions include enabling text analytics and providing NLP as a service to various users within FINRA.
Educational Background
Gaurav Hate studied at S R College of Engineering and Management from 1998 to 2002, where he focused on Operations Research, Statistics, and Industrial Engineering. He achieved degrees in Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, and Statistics, laying a strong foundation for his career in technology and AI.