Beyond Resume

Everyone talks about tools. Few talk about decisions. In this episode of Beyond Resume, Sourabh Girdhar (ex-CTO, care.fi & Gartner Engineering Ambassador) shares what really drives success in modern engineering. We explore: • The shift from individual contributor to leadership • Why “false maturity” exists in DevOps and agile teams • How AI can amplify broken systems • The importance of owners...

Everyone wants to predict the next AI breakthrough. But what actually stays? In this segment from Beyond Resume, Suvadip shares a grounded perspective on the future of analytics — why tools and techniques will keep evolving, but problem solving will remain the core skill. We discuss: • Why predicting the “next big thing” is overrated • Why tools are just tools • Why upgrading your thinking matters...

Most data leaders write whitepapers. Suvadip writes fiction. In this segment, we explore: • Why he started writing data science fiction • How satire fits into the analytics world • The creative side of data professionals • Why stories matter as much as models And yes — there’s a hint about his third book. If you think analytics is only about code and dashboards, this conversation might surprise yo...

Retail banking analytics and commercial banking analytics may sound similar. They are not. In this segment from Beyond Resume, Suvadip Chakraborty breaks down the real differences between retail and commercial banking analytics — from product complexity to relationship-driven decision making. We discuss: • Why commercial banking products are structurally different • The role of relationship manage...

What does a long, evolving career in analytics actually look like? In this episode of Beyond Resume, I speak with Suvadip Chakraborty — Associate Director & Head of Global Analytics — about building depth, relevance, and creative satisfaction over 17 years in the same organization. This is not a conversation about tools. It’s about craft. We discuss: • Moving from economics to analytics by acc...

Leadership in analytics isn’t just about delivery metrics. In this segment, Anirban Nandi explains why trust, empathy, and long-term people investment are the foundation of high-performing AI teams. We discuss: • Creating psychological safety • Developing talent deliberately • Ethical responsibility in analytics • Sustained performance vs short-term wins If you're building teams, this one is p...

How do you build a Data Lab from zero? In this focused segment from Beyond Resume, Anirban Nandi shares his experience building analytics capabilities from scratch across multiple organizations. We explore: • The first 90-day decisions that matter • How to prioritize early use cases • The importance of stakeholder buy-in • Funding strategy for AI initiatives • Creating a culture of ownership and c...

What does it mean to lead both upward and downward? In this segment from Beyond Resume, Anirban Nandi shares practical insights into managing executive expectations while building high-performing analytics teams. You’ll learn: • How to align with senior leadership • How to shield and empower your team • Why communication is the hidden lever of analytics success A must-watch for analytics managers...

What does it take to build AI and Data capabilities from zero? In this episode of Beyond Resume , Kausik Kumar sits down with Anirban Nandi, Vice President – AI & Data at Albertsons Companies India, to unpack 18 years of building analytics functions from the ground up. From his early years at Target to establishing Data Labs at Landmark Group and Rakuten India, Anirban shares hard-earned lesso...

From Bengali Medium to BI Expert: How Ankita Das Overcame Language & Coding BarriersAnkita Das didn't start with the "typical" background for a data professional. She came from Bengali medium schooling and felt nervous speaking English. She had no coding background when she decided to enter analytics. In this clip from Beyond Resume, Ankita shares her practical approach to overco...

"BI is About Insights, Not Charts" - Ankita Das on What Really Matters in Data VisualizationMost people focus on making dashboards look good. Ankita Das focuses on making them meaningful. In this clip from Beyond Resume, Ankita explains why the real foundation of Business Intelligence isn't chart aesthetics—it's the backend data modeling that makes insights possible.

"Mistakes Boost My Confidence" - How Ankita Das Transformed Her Relationship with Failure Ankita Das, Business Intelligence Expert, used to be afraid of challenges and mistakes. Today, she embraces them as her primary learning tool. In this clip from Beyond Resume, Ankita shares the mindset shift that changed her career trajectory. 🎯 WHAT ANKITA SHARES: - Why she was initially afraid to...

FROM ECONOMICS TO BI EXPERT: Ankita Das on Overcoming Barriers & Building Strong FoundationsAnkita Das didn't start with a coding background. She came from a Bengali medium education and felt nervous speaking English. She was preparing for government jobs that didn't align with her interests. But she made a choice: Follow her passion for data, numbers, and creating real-world impact. I...

"At a time when we're hearing lots of negativity, reading Factfulness and being reminded to think rationally and look at the facts was like a breath of fresh air." Lindsay Pellow on the book that challenged her biases - even after 25 years in data science. Factfulness by Hans Rosling starts with a quiz about global trends. Lindsay got a low score. Most people do. The data shows: - Lo...

"A few years ago data was finally front and centre. Now developers are the group everyone wants. But we need both, working together, to develop better products." Lindsay Pellow on why data vs. tech competition misses the point. The problem she saw: Tech team building a platform that could count "how many customers did thing X" but not identify WHICH customers. Result? Can't...

"I only knew operational research from a test they gave me. But that test captured my interest - using maths to solve real problems." Lindsay Pellow on how a borrowed typewriter, her mum's timing, and a single test launched a 25-year data science career. She wanted to be a doctor. Didn't get the grades. Twice. Studied maths instead. Had no idea what to do after university. Then h...

"Put simply, be the leader you want to have." Lindsay Pellow on what makes someone a loved leader in data science - not just respected, but genuinely loved. Lindsay and I worked together at HSBC over a decade ago. She was one of the most loved leaders I've encountered. This conversation explores why, through 25 years of lessons in human-centered data science leadership. KEY TOPICS: -...

Sanmita Sengupta shares one of the most vulnerable moments of her career: blabbering incoherently in a high-stakes regulatory meeting with significant RWA release on the line. A simple technical question. No preparation. An incoherent answer. Coming out of the meeting "red-faced" with her manager's "choice words" ringing in her ears. But here's what matters: what she di...

Sanmita Sengupta traces the evolution of credit risk frameworks over two decades - showing how each major financial crisis fundamentally reshaped how banks assess risk. From Basel II's risk-based approach to the 2008 Global Financial Crisis that exposed backward-looking model failures, to IFRS 9's forward-looking expected credit loss framework, to Basel 3.1's push for consistency - eve...

Sanmita Sengupta explains the fundamental challenge facing credit risk modeling today: incorporating climate risk when banks don't collect the data they need. A 30-year mortgage needs to consider if the property will go underwater in 20 years - but banks don't have flood risk data, sea level projections, or physical climate scores. Regulators are demanding transparency before the infrastru...

"I only knew Basel as a city in Switzerland." That's how Sanmita Sengupta describes her entry into credit risk modeling - a field she'd accidentally stumble into and spend the next 20 years mastering. In this episode of Beyond Resume, I reconnect with my Statistics postgrad batchmate to explore what it really takes to build deep domain expertise in one of the most complex areas o...

Phil Marquis breaks his own cardinal rule - building a model without business support - and turns it into his biggest win. The key? Deep business understanding and the ability to "paint a story with numbers" that executives could relate to. In 60 seconds, a skeptical division leader became his biggest advocate. Not because of statistical rigor, but because Phil translated technical insig...

Phil Marquis explains why servant leadership - prioritizing team needs over personal ambition - is the competitive advantage most leaders overlook. He shares a powerful example of putting team members in front of executives instead of taking credit, and how this built loyalty that couldn't be bought. "A leader is only as successful as their team." When you empower others, you multiply your impact....

Phil Marquis addresses the fear many professionals face: AI displacement. His take? Worry won't keep you relevant—adaptability will. A quick 30-second reality check on what actually matters in the AI era. From Beyond Resume with Kausik Kumar. Full episode available on all podcast platforms.

Phil Marquis addresses the fear many professionals face: AI displacement. His take? Worry won't keep you relevant—adaptability will. A quick 30-second reality check on what actually matters in the AI era. From Beyond Resume with Kausik Kumar. Full episode available on all podcast platforms.