Aniket Barphe
Designing intelligent systems for forecasting, underwriting, and risk-driven decision making.
About Me
I build intelligent systems that transform complex data into strategic business decisions.
I’m Aniket Barphe, a Grandmaster Data Scientist specializing in machine learning, forecasting systems, and risk intelligence across Insurance, Energy, Banking, and Climate domains.
My work focuses on designing scalable AI solutions for underwriting, predictive analytics, forecasting, NLP, and operational decision-making — combining statistical rigor with production-oriented engineering.
From climate forecasting and renewable energy optimization to insurance analytics and customer intelligence, I develop systems that are built not just for accuracy, but for measurable business impact.
Risk Intelligence
Developing predictive systems for underwriting, pricing optimization, retention modeling, and operational risk analysis.
Forecasting Systems
Engineered solar, wind, weather, and business metrics forecasting engines with statistical guarantees.
Production AI
Designing robust, containerized model serving APIs, automation pipelines, and scalable cloud architectures.
Decision Analytics
Translating complex modeling arrays into automated workflows that drive operational decision-making.
Technical Skills
AI, analytics, forecasting, and risk intelligence technologies used to build scalable data-driven solutions.
AI & ML
Data & Engineering
Domain Expertise
Core Strengths
Professional Experience
Manager (Data Scientist)
- Revamping NPA prediction models for SRA & Non-SRA loan portfolios
- Migrating SAS-based models to scalable Python ML framework
- Improving model accuracy, stability, and regulatory compliance
Manager (Data Scientist)
- Improved renewal rate from 60% to 65% using ML models
- Built customer risk scoring + recommendation system
- Generated ₹2 Cr additional revenue using pricing optimization
- Mentored junior data scientists
Manager (Data Scientist)
- Improved propensity model accuracy by 5–15% using ensemble methods
- Built underwriting risk prediction algorithms
- Developed actuarial reserve prediction models
- Mentored junior team members
Senior Manager (Data Scientist)
- Delivered P&L, growth, and performance analytics
- Performed claim analytics (Loss Ratio, Combined Ratio, Expense Ratio)
- Built dashboards for profitability tracking
- Supported strategic business decisions
Assistant Manager – Forecasting
- Improved solar forecasting accuracy by 15%
- Enhanced monsoon forecasting using ensemble models
- Built wind power prediction models (+8% accuracy)
- Automated processes and built forecasting pipelines
- Led and mentored team
Customer Service Manager & Data Scientist
- Built crop yield forecasting model (+15% accuracy)
- Developed risk selection and pricing models
- Managed team of 25+ members
- Worked on underwriting and insurance analytics
Meteorologist
- Developed solar prediction regression models
- Contributed domain insights across teams
Young Professional
- Improved crop yield prediction by 10%
- Automated DSSAT models using MATLAB
- Conducted drought analysis
Research Associate
- Performed meteorological data analysis
- Built crop prediction models
My Projects
Real-world data science projects showcasing expertise in machine learning, statistical modeling, predictive analytics, and data visualization.
Predict Motor Insurance Claim
Predicted insurance claim probabilities using ensemble classification techniques.
Forecast Green Energy Demand
Forecasted renewable energy demand using ensemble regression models.
Real Estate Data Challenge
Achieved 1st rank by predicting property sale prices and segmentation using XGBoost.
Predict Total Fare of Taxi Ride
Predicted taxi fare prices using ensemble regression techniques.
Predict Climate Change Effects on Commodity Prices
Forecasted climate change impacts on commodity prices using ensemble ML models.
Predict Smoker Status using Bio-Signals
Developed predictive models for smoker status identification using bio-signals.
My Achievements
Competitive Data Science
MachineHack GrandMaster
1st Rank – Cricket Hackathon
2nd Rank – GDP Forecasting Challenge
3rd Rank – Air Quality ML Hackathon
Top ranks in multiple ML competitions
Guest Lecture
ML Workshop at Cummins College of Engineering
Hands-on session on Machine Learning & Hackathons
Available for technical talks, workshops, and panel discussions on AI & ML.
Honors & Awards
Recognitions from academic institutions and industry organizations.
Silver Medalist — Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) & Applications
Got 75% marks in the exam for Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) & Applications and received a certificate with Silver + Elite.
Certificate of Achievement for Outstanding Performance
Awarded Certificate of Achievement from "Sanjay Datta Sir — Chief Underwriting, Reinsurance & Claims" for outstanding performance from the Agriculture Underwriting Team of ICICI Lombard.
Topper & Gold Medalist — Remote Sensing & Digital Image Processing of Satellite Data
Got 96% marks in the exam for Remote Sensing & Digital Image Processing of Satellite Data & received a certificate with Gold + Elite.
1st Prize in Oral Presentation
Savitribai Phule Pune University
Paper titled "Epochal Changes in the Arabian Sea Mini Warm Pool & its role on monsoon onset vortex formation" authored by Aniket Barphe, C. Gnanaseelan, Soumi Chakravorty and P. Pradeep Kumar, presented at the Annual Workshop on Monsoon and National Symposium on Vagaries of Monsoon at IITM Pune, March 2–3, 2015.
Best Student Poster Award
Savitribai Phule Pune University
Paper titled "Processes associated with the Arabian Sea Mini Warm Pool formation and their epochal changes" authored by Aniket Barphe, C. Gnanaseelan and P. Pradeep Kumar, presented at CSIR-National Institute of Oceanography, Dona Paula, Goa, March 22–24, 2015.
Best Student Poster Award – 2nd Prize — Migrant Workers in India: Challenges and Rights
Savitribai Phule Pune University
Delivered a poster presentation at the One-Day Workshop titled "Is Human Rights for All?" under the Human Rights Education Programme at Savitribai Phule Pune University.
Certifications & Credentials
Dynamic showcase of specialized credentials, professional courses, and academic honors.
Machine Learning Summer Training
Big Data Applications in Water Resources and Hydro Informatics
Introduction to Python Programming & Its Applications in Water Resources Sector
Basics of General Insurance Product Designing and Pricing
Python: Working with Predictive Analytics
Advanced Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning Applications
Certificate Course on Property Insurance
Management of Fire Insurance (Material Damage and LOP)
Insights & Articles
Detailed write-ups and case studies on Machine Learning, AI, and Data Science.
Predicting Insurance Customer Lifetime Value (CLTV)
Personalized Customer Engagement For insurance companies, not all customers present the same long-term value. Segmenting customers based on their predicted...
Predicting Harvesting Crop Conditions to Prevent Pesticide Damage
Precision Agriculture While pesticides protect crops, over-application can destroy a harvest. Predicting the outcome of a harvest season based on...
Forecasting Green Energy Demand for National Infrastructure
Transitioning to Renewable Energy As nations shift towards green energy, accurately forecasting total energy demand is vital for building the...
Predicting Climate Change Effects on Commodity Prices
Sustainability and Supply Chains Climate change is causing unprecedented variability in agricultural yields, disrupting supply chains and driving volatility in...
Insurance Fraud Detection: A Real-world Enterprise Solution
The Cost of Fraud Insurance fraud costs the industry billions annually, driving up premiums for honest customers. Detecting these fraudulent...
Predicting Loan Eligibility for Dream Housing Finance
Automating Financial Decisions Housing finance companies receive thousands of applications daily. Automating the loan eligibility process in real-time based on...
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Shahzad Mobeen
Assistant Professor
Teacher
Sushant Puranik
Associate Vice President
Managed directly
Neeraj Poul
Branch Manager
Studied together
P. N. Sen
Visiting Professor
Managed directly
Dr. Ashwini M. Deshpande
Associate Professor
Mentored directly
Purva Salvekar
Retd. Scientist G, IITM
Managed directly
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