Sai Yadlapalli

Sai Yadlapalli is a seasoned professional in product development and data science, currently serving as Senior Director of Product Development at Blue Yonder since June 2017, where leadership extends over a team of 60+ engineers focused on the Cognitive Assortment tool for retail inventory planning. Previous roles at Blue Yonder include Director of Data Science, where Sai led the development of an Enterprise MLOps platform, and Sr Staff Data Scientist, specializing in predictive analytics for supply chains. Prior to Blue Yonder, experience at JDA Software included positions as Sr Operational Researcher and Solution Architect, contributing to revenue management solutions and implementing advanced analytics strategies. Academic accomplishments include a PhD in Operations Research and degrees in Mechanical Engineering and Controls from prestigious institutions such as the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras, and Texas A&M University.