Akshay Bhonde

Akshay Bhonde is an experienced data science and artificial intelligence professional, currently serving as the Director of Data Science at Coupang since October 2024, focusing on personalized recommendations. Prior to this role, Akshay was the Director of Artificial Intelligence and Data at Pelago from April 2020 to October 2024, where significant achievements included enhancing user experiences for over 3 million monthly users and contributing to a 20% reduction in contact rates through LLM chatbot development. Akshay's earlier positions include Data Science Manager at Lazada Group and Data Scientist at Unilever, where successful implementations of recommendation algorithms and machine learning processes led to notable increases in gross merchandise value and salesperson performance. Akshay's foundational experience includes work as a Senior Business Analyst at Mu Sigma Inc., complemented by a Master of Science in Business Analytics from the National University of Singapore and a Bachelor's degree in Information Technology from Smt. Kashibai Navale College of Engineering.