Govind Suresh
About Govind Suresh
Govind Suresh is a Data Scientist currently working at Starling Bank in London, England. He has extensive experience in the financial sector, having held various roles at Barclays Investment Bank and other institutions, and is committed to using data science to enhance financial access for underserved populations.
Work at Starling Bank
Govind Suresh has been employed at Starling Bank as a Data Scientist since 2021. In this role, he utilizes his expertise in data science to analyze complex datasets and derive actionable insights. His work contributes to the bank's objectives in enhancing financial services and improving customer experiences.
Previous Experience at Barclays Investment Bank
Govind Suresh held multiple positions at Barclays Investment Bank. He served as an Emerging Markets Credit Sanctioning Analyst for one year from 2017 to 2018. Following this, he worked as an Assistant Vice President in Emerging Markets Credit Risk from 2018 to 2019. Additionally, he began his career at Barclays as a Graduate Risk Analyst from 2015 to 2017 and also worked as a Mortgage Credit Risk Analyst for eight months in 2016.
Education and Expertise
Govind Suresh earned a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Mathematical Economics and Statistics with a Year in Computer Science from the University of Birmingham, where he studied from 2011 to 2015. He also completed a Diploma in Data Science at BrainStation in 2019. His educational background equips him with a strong foundation in both quantitative analysis and data science methodologies.
Teaching and Mentoring Experience
Govind Suresh has experience in education, having worked as a Data Science Teaching Assistant at BrainStation for four months in 2020. He later served as an Associate Educator in Data Science for one year. His roles involved mentoring aspiring data scientists and enhancing their understanding of data science concepts and practices.
Beliefs and Professional Focus
Govind Suresh is committed to leveraging data science to improve financial access for underserved populations. He believes in the potential of data-driven solutions to address financial disparities and enhance service delivery in the financial sector.