Varun Mandalapu
About Varun Mandalapu
Varun Mandalapu is a Senior Data Scientist with extensive experience in data science and machine learning. He has worked in various roles across multiple organizations, including Mutual of Omaha and Highmark Health, and holds a PhD in Information Systems from the University of Maryland Baltimore County.
Current Role at Mutual of Omaha
Varun Mandalapu currently serves as a Senior Data Scientist at Mutual of Omaha. He has held this position since 2023, working remotely from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In this role, he focuses on developing reusable end-to-end machine learning solutions and managing the Rotational Associate Data Science program. His responsibilities also include addressing responsible AI practices and bias identification in machine learning models.
Previous Experience in Data Science
Prior to his current role, Varun Mandalapu worked at Mutual of Omaha as a Data Scientist from 2022 to 2023. He has also gained experience at Highmark Health, where he served as a Data Scientist from 2021 to 2022 and completed two internships in 2020 and 2021. Additionally, he worked as a Data Scientist Co-op at Bayer Crop Science in 2021 and as a Data Science Intern at Edison Software in 2020.
Academic Background and Education
Varun Mandalapu earned a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Information Systems from the University of Maryland Baltimore County, where he studied from 2018 to 2021. He also holds a Master of Science (MS) in Management Information Systems from the University of Illinois Springfield, completed in 2017. Earlier, he obtained a Master of Technology (MTech) in Sensor Systems Technology from Vellore Institute of Technology in 2014 and a Bachelor of Technology (BTech) in Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering from Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University in 2011.
Research and Teaching Experience
Varun Mandalapu has significant experience in academia. He worked as a Research Assistant at the University of Maryland Baltimore County from 2018 to 2020 for two years. He also served as a Graduate Assistant/Instructor from 2020 to 2021 and as a Teaching Assistant in 2018. His academic roles involved supporting various research initiatives and teaching responsibilities.
Expertise in Machine Learning and AI
Varun Mandalapu has expertise in developing machine learning solutions and focuses on responsible AI practices. He works with large language models and emphasizes bias identification in machine learning models. His technical skills and experience in data science contribute to his ability to manage complex projects and initiatives in his current role.