Lokesh Manohar
About Lokesh Manohar
Lokesh Manohar is a Generative AI Lead at LatentView Analytics, with a background in data science and product management across various companies. He holds advanced degrees in Mechanical Engineering and Operations Research and has expertise in Explainable AI and ML observability.
Work at LatentView Analytics
Lokesh Manohar currently serves as the Generative AI Lead at LatentView Analytics, a position he has held since 2024. In this role, he leads teams that comprise data scientists, data engineers, full stack engineers, and designers. His responsibilities include overseeing the development and implementation of generative AI solutions, ensuring that projects align with organizational goals.
Previous Experience in Data Science and Product Management
Lokesh has a diverse background in data science and product management. He worked as a Data Scientist at iQor from 2010 to 2012 and at GroupM from 2012 to 2013, both in New York. He also held positions as a Principal Product Manager at Farmer's Business Network, Inc. in 2022 and as a Senior Product Manager AI/ML at PayPal from 2020 to 2022 in the San Francisco Bay Area. His experience includes managing teams and delivering significant projects in high-growth enterprises.
Education and Expertise
Lokesh holds a Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) in Operations Research from Cornell University, which he completed from 2009 to 2010. He also earned a Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Massachusetts Amherst between 2007 and 2009, and a Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) in Mechanical Engineering from Vellore Institute of Technology from 2001 to 2005. His expertise includes Explainable AI and ML observability.
Leadership and Team Management Skills
In his various roles, Lokesh has demonstrated strong leadership and team management skills. He leads delivery teams that consist of data scientists, data engineers, full stack engineers, and designers. His ability to manage cross-functional teams has been crucial in delivering multi-million dollar projects that significantly impact product organizations.
Internship Experience
Before his extensive career in data science and product management, Lokesh completed a five-month internship as an Analyst at The Cadmus Group in 2009. This early experience provided him with foundational skills in analysis and project management.