Manmeet Kaur Baxi

About

As a Manager(Models & Analytics) at Scotiabank, I focus on improving our AML/ATF name-screening model using natural language processing techniques. With a Master's of Science in Computer Science, specializing in Artificial Intelligence, and a strong background in data science and natural language processing, I have the skills and experience to drive complex analyses on massive datasets and deliver actionable insights to stakeholders. In my previous roles, I excelled at creating dashboards, data models, and reports, and I have a track record of delivering successful projects.

Experience

• Manager-Models & Analytics (Anti-Money Laundering/ Anti-Terrorist Funding) · Scotiabank05-01-2022

  - Developed an automated test-suite generator for the PEP Risk Tolerance Framework, slashing the quarterly test-suite generation time from 1 month to 3 days. - Automated a Python-based email reporting framework, reducing 25 hours of manual effort and enabling model risk owners to monitor weekly and monthly performance and detect inconsistencies in name screening across 31 geographical jurisdictions. - Reduced hits sent to operations by ~2.5% by enhancing model coverage by incorporating five new features in the rules model. - Implemented parallel processing & optimized data handling for multiple modules, improving the model execution time by 12%. - Collaborated with business and risk teams to define feature timelines, conduct business requirement walkthroughs, and review testing documents, streamlining project delivery and enhancing cross-functional alignment for quarterly model releases. - Documented all model development, validation, and maintenance processes using JIRA and Confluence to meet regulatory and internal compliance requirements, ensuring a seamless audit process and reducing the risk of penalties. - Ensured robust model validation through iterative testing and resolved ad-hoc inquiries from business, model risk, and model owner teams using Python and MS SQL Server, improving the interpretability of daily name screening scans for sanctions.

• Teaching Assistant, Machine Learning (Black & Indigenous Program) · VECTOR INSTITUTE02-01-2022 – 03-01-2023

  - Developed and delivered lab tutorials on machine learning algorithms, achieving a 30% increase in student satisfaction. - Conducted weekly check-ins for senior-level students with Capstone projects, leading to a 97% completion rate within four weeks, with 4 of 26 projects awarded ‘Best Project’ awards.

• Graduate Research & Teaching Assistant · LAKEHEAD UNIVERSITY05-01-2021 – 08-01-2022

  - Developed three frameworks that were published as research articles by conducting literature reviews at the intersection of data mining, applied NLP, and computational social sciences. - Ensured a 95% successful completion rate of projects by conducting weekly office hours & lecture recitations for 50+ students. - Developed and delivered comprehensive C++ and Data Structures coursework, including notes, assignments, mid-terms, and final projects, improving student comprehension by 25% as measured by exam scores.

• Software Engineer · COGNIZANT06-01-2019 – 09-01-2020

  - Created CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins to strengthen the Financial Services Client's biweekly release process and improve product delivery, resulting in a 2x deployment speed boost. - Analyzed KPI metrics using the Splunk analytics dashboard, resulting in a 30% reduction in expenses and a 20% increase in product performance. - Implemented data models and alerts to monitor the DevOps pipeline (CI/CD), employing “Splunk Query Language and Apps”.

• Business Analyst · Capgemini01-01-2019 – 04-01-2019

  - Analyzed 1.5M rows of data using Ab Initio & Teradata to construct actionable insights, resulting in a 70% improvement in accuracy. - Created 40 QlikView and QlikSense reports that enabled accurate interpretation of trends & patterns from 100K+ records, leading to a 20% increase in customer satisfaction. - Documented detailed steps for complex analysis processes, allowing future replication and facilitating training sessions for 8 team members.

Education

• LAKEHEAD UNIVERSITYM.Sc (Computer Science-Specialization in AI, Thesis), Computer Science and Engineering
• CHANDIGARH GROUP OF COLLEGESB.Tech (Computer Science and Engineering), Computer Science and Engineering

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