Badri Velamur Asokan
About Badri Velamur Asokan
Badri Velamur Asokan is the Vice President of the Data Productionalization Platform at Two Sigma, where he applies his expertise in machine learning and artificial intelligence. He has a strong background in engineering management and previously held significant roles at ExxonMobil and Oak Ridge National Laboratory.
Work at Two Sigma
Badri Velamur Asokan serves as Vice President of the Data Productionalization Platform at Two Sigma. He has held this position since 2022. In this leadership role, he focuses on enhancing data platforms, leveraging his extensive experience in engineering management. His work contributes to the company's efforts in utilizing advanced technologies to optimize data processes.
Previous Experience at ExxonMobil
Before joining Two Sigma, Badri Velamur Asokan worked at ExxonMobil for several years in various capacities. He served as Lead for Digitization Programs and Solutions Architect in Software Engineering and Data Science from 2020 to 2022. Prior to that, he held the role of Lead in Surveillance & Optimization within Global Cloud Technology from 2014 to 2020. His career at ExxonMobil began as a Computational Optimization Specialist in Engineering, where he worked from 2009 to 2014. During his tenure, he led technology initiatives for ExxonMobil's most profitable division, which employed a workforce of 70,000.
Education and Expertise
Badri Velamur Asokan holds a Bachelor of Technology (BTech) in Mechanical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras. He furthered his education by obtaining a PhD in Mechanical Engineering and Applied Mathematics from Cornell University. His expertise lies in leveraging machine learning and artificial intelligence to address complex problems, along with strong skills in programming languages such as C++, Python, and methodologies like Agile and Lean.
Research Experience at Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Prior to his roles at ExxonMobil, Badri Velamur Asokan worked as a Research Associate and Software Engineer at Oak Ridge National Laboratory from 2006 to 2009. In this position, he contributed to research initiatives and software development, enhancing his technical skills and experience in computational optimization.