Sudhir Kumar Rai
About Sudhir Kumar Rai
Sudhir Kumar Rai is the Director of Data Science at Trellix, where he leads the development of data science solutions for cybersecurity products. He has extensive experience in data science, having held various roles at companies such as NICE Actimize, Quick Heal, and Amazon.
Work at Trellix
Sudhir Kumar Rai currently serves as the Director of Data Science at Trellix, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he leads the development of data science solutions specifically tailored for cybersecurity product suites. His responsibilities include overseeing the recruitment process for data scientists, conducting tests and technical interviews, and providing training and mentorship on data science methodologies and practices. Rai works remotely from Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.
Previous Experience in Data Science
Before joining Trellix, Sudhir Kumar Rai held various positions in the field of data science. He worked at NICE Actimize as a Senior Specialist Data Scientist from 2017 to 2019 in Pune, India. He also served as Chief Data Scientist at Quick Heal for seven months in 2021 and held multiple roles at Quick Heal, including Machine Learning Architect and Data Science Architect. Additionally, he worked at Amazon as a Senior Data Scientist from 2021 to 2023, contributing to significant projects in data science.
Educational Background
Sudhir Kumar Rai has a strong educational foundation in mathematics and data science. He earned a Bachelor's degree in Mathematics from Savitribai Phule Pune University from 1997 to 2000. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master's degree in Mathematics from the same university between 2001 and 2005. Additionally, he completed a Master of Technology (M.Tech) in Data Science at the Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad from 2017 to 2019.
Career Development and Contributions
Throughout his career, Sudhir Kumar Rai has played a key role in identifying new areas within cybersecurity where data science can be effectively applied. He is responsible for filing patents related to data science solutions in the field of cybersecurity. His previous roles include Senior Manager of Data Science at Atos, Technology Development Manager at TMF Group, and Sr. Research Engineer at Nalco An Ecolab Company, showcasing his extensive experience in data science and analytics.