In the fast-moving world of artificial intelligence—where ideas shift in seconds and technology resets itself every few months—only a few leaders manage to stay ahead of the curve. Rishi Sharma, the SVP of Data Science and Country Head for India at Scry AI, is one of those rare visionaries who not only anticipates the future but builds it.
Rishi Sharma: A Leader Who Builds the Future, Not Just Predicts It
When Rishi joined Scry AI (formerly Scry Analytics) in April 2015, he took on a dual mission:
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Strengthen Scry AI’s global product and data science capabilities, and
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Build and scale the company’s India operations, including its R&D center in Hyderabad.
Today, he leads the organization’s product development, data science teams, and Indian offices with a rare blend of technical expertise and human-centered leadership.
Under his guidance, Scry AI has accelerated its mission of building enterprise-grade AI systems that automate workflows, analyze unstructured data, and support complex decision-making across industries.
The Expertise Behind His Impact
Rishi’s technical mastery is both broad and deep—refined through more than 19 years of hands-on experience. His toolbox includes:
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Generative AI (GenAI) tools and frameworks like LangChain and Hugging Face
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Machine Learning and NLP for real-world, production-grade AI
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Big Data technologies, distributed computing systems, and NoSQL databases
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Enterprise architecture, integration frameworks, and large-scale system design
But what truly sets him apart is his philosophy:
AI succeeds only when grounded in domain knowledge and real-world business problems.
This belief guides every solution he and his team build—ensuring Scry AI’s technologies deliver value, not hype.
Rishi Sharma: A Career Built on Challenging Problems
Before Scry AI, Rishi held key positions where he designed and built complex, high-impact systems:
Kvantum Inc. – Director of Product Development
He architected and developed the core data science platform, leading teams working with NLP, ML, and distributed computing. His work laid the foundation for scalable marketing analytics solutions.
Sapient Global Markets – Technical Architect
Here, he designed enterprise integration and big data applications for leading clients in financial services—a domain requiring precision, reliability, and high engineering rigor.
Each experience sharpened his ability to build AI solutions that are both sophisticated and practical, a skill that defines his leadership today at Scry AI.
Championing AI Innovation at Scry AI
Scry AI is known for combining R&D excellence with real-world application. The organization builds cutting-edge products that:
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Automate repetitive workflows
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Extract meaning from unstructured documents
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Harmonize fragmented enterprise data
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Deliver intelligent insights for business decision-making
As Country Head, Rishi ensures that the India teams remain a powerhouse of innovation, with strong engineering discipline and deep collaboration with global product development.
As SVP of Data Science, he drives the design of AI systems that scale—AI that enhances productivity, reduces costs, and empowers enterprises to make smarter decisions.
Recognized Among India’s Top AI Leaders
Rishi’s contributions to the AI community have earned him recognition as one of the Top 100 AI Leaders in India by Analytics India Magazine. This honor reflects his influence, thought leadership, and consistent drive to push the boundaries of what enterprise AI can achieve.
A People-Focused Leader Who Builds Teams and Opportunities
Beyond technology, Rishi is known for his ability to nurture talent. He actively hires and mentors:
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Tech Product Managers
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MEAN Stack Developers
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Java Developers
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Data Engineers
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Data Scientists
Colleagues describe him as a leader who challenges you, supports you, and inspires you to aim higher. His mentorship has shaped many careers across the AI ecosystem.
The Foundation: Strong Academics and Stronger Self-Belief
Rishi holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science from Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU), Bangalore—an institution known for producing some of India’s finest engineering talent.