Lead who Drives Data Science Solutions
Nilay is an experienced technologist with over 20 years of experience architecting and engineering solutions focused on AI, machine learning, cloud, security, microservices, and high volume transactional systems. His career reflects a passion for public cloud, DevOps, data engineering, Kubernetes, and applied mathematics.
Crafts Scalable Data Pipelines
Realtime data pipelines and stream analytics solutions to enable low-latency analytics, He has production experience with stream processing platforms like Apache Kafka, Apache Flink, and Azure Stream Analytics to rapidly ingest and analyze high-velocity data feeds.
Recent Focus
Nilay has recently focused on developing and deploying AI and ML solutions on public cloud platforms. He has hands-on experience with MLOps and DataOps to streamline machine learning pipelines and processes. His recent work has centered on leveraging Kubernetes, Docker, TensorFlow, Kubeflow, and other scalable compute services to productionize models and ensure reliable, efficient model serving.
Broad Technology Experience
He has production experience building solutions on a broad range of platforms from Kubernetes, TensorFlow, and Databricks to Python, Rust, GoLang, and Azure data stores. His experience positions him well to rapidly deliver technology solutions leveraging his expertise.
Domain-Driven Expertise: Navigating the Intersection of Trading, Finance, Energy and Data Science, Data Engineering, and Cloud Computing
Energy Trading
Nilay is an accomplished technology leader with deep expertise in machine learning, quantitative analysis, and building advanced platforms for trading organizations. As a Tech Lead at Leading Energy Producer, he currently leads development of energy trading solutions for real-time market data analysis that feed into trading desks and algorithms. Major initiatives include leveraging Confluent Kafka and ML models for power price forecasting and designing robust databricks pipelines for mobilizing models.
AI & Language Models with Productivise Research
Previously, Nilay served as a DevOps Lead and Architect at leading digital safty provider where he built classified analytical algorithms and content moderation solutions applying computer vision and NLP techniques. He led modeling of unsafe digital content and implemented microservices in TensorFlow for scalable deployment. Nilay has hands-on experience developing and operationalizing AI, ML & Quant models from prototype to production.
Payments, E-Commerce & Compliance
In the finance sector, Nilay has worked extensively in payments, tax, fraud detection, and regulatory systems. At top e-commerce retailer, he headed PCI-DSS and GDPR strategy for the payments domain and delivered architectures to enable security and compliance. During his tenure at Lloyds Bank, he secure multi-tenant Kubernetes configuration allowing of business groups to leverage shared cloud infrastructure.
Kubernetes & Core Platform Engineering
Nilay has also worked with innovative startups, assisting with cloud adoption, CI/CD automation, and transitioning monoliths. For example, at Microsoft Consultancy, he provided Kubernetes and Azure consulting, helping define architectures for microservices and establishing DevOps pipelines. Additionally, he has led clients such as Shell, National Grid, and M&S on their cloud journey and digital transformation initiatives.
Approch
With his strong technical capabilities, business acumen, and record of shipping production ML systems, Nilay has contributed enormously to efficiency and innovation at leading organizations. His passion for staying at the forefront of advancements places him in an excellent position for continued impact.
Mindset
Nilay brings a growth mindset and commitment to excellence when collaborating with clients and teams. He constantly looks for opportunities to uplevel his skills and believes that with dedicated self-improvement, talented professionals can always expand their capabilities. Nilay maintains an avid curiosity that fuels his drive to stay abreast of the latest technologies and methodologies reshaping his field.
This learning agenda aligns with Nilay’s emphasis on delivery. With every engagement, he focuses intently on ensuring client success and producing solutions that generate measurable value. Nilay’s past partners compliment his transparency in conveying realistic timelines, proactive project management, and resolution of unforeseen Blockers. He takes pride in comprehensively guiding stakeholders and proactively identifying next steps for incremental progress. Whether tackling complex migrations or breakthrough development, Nilay brings intellectual depth, candor, and personalized support that infuses projects with positive momentum. His commitment to mutual growth for all team members underpins lasting business relationships.