Vaibhav Kasturia

Expert in ML, AI and Data Mining with Computer Science degrees from University of Hannover and BITS Pilani. As a Senior Consultant at Deloitte Germany, led projects transforming tech insights into business strategies. Near-native fluency in German.

Work Experience

Senior Consultant, Digital/AI Controls/Algorithms, Risk Advisory, Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, Deloitte Germany

  • Specialized in the conversion of AI and machine learning concepts into actionable strategies for client success and business growth.
  • Improved the regulatory compliance process for a German automotive company with an Al-driven tool, reducing review times from up to one day per control objective to just a few minutes.
  • Established a data privacy lab for a German Federal ministry, setting up data depersonalization strategies and tools.
  • Improved the credit approval process for a bank using machine learning, unveiling critical patterns in distressed loans.
  • Spearheaded the development of a cloud system with Google's Document AI for a major German bank, boosting bank document processing efficiency and cost savings.
  • Developed an AI-driven solution for data extraction from security prospectuses for an asset manager, simplifying compliance with German and EU regulations such as MiFID II, increasing transparency and significantly reducing manual data entry.
  • Transformed the quality management system for Deloitte Life Sciences from documentation-based and functionally separated systems to an intelligent and data-driven solution.
  • Designed and implemented a deep learning interpretation system for a stock exchange, to improve trading decisions through accurate analysis of sentiment in financial news.
  • Created content for social media, drafting project proposals, and compiling sales presentations for Asset Management firms in the German-speaking region.


Research Associate, Big Data Analytics, Institute for Computer Science, Martin Luther University of Halle-Wittenberg     
Halle (Saale), Saxony-Anhalt, Germany

  • Worked at the “Big Data Analytics” research group at the Institute of Computer Science on complex problems in the field of Information Retrieval. 
  • Published a paper on Entity‐based Query Interpretation at the WSDM 2022 conference, an A* ranked conference in Computer Science.
  • Collaborated on a “Shared Task” on addressing medical queries using an axiomatic method which was published at the TREC 2019 conference, an A ranked conference in Computer Science. 
  • Enhanced systematic reviews with ML, cutting human effort by nearly 80% when tested on botanical research datasets.
  • Involved in university teaching, creating and delivering exercises for undergraduate and graduate courses.
     

Research Associate, Enterprise Information Systems (EIS), Fraunhofer IAIS, Sankt Augustin, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany 

  • Developed a deep learning‐based Question Answering system for an accounting firm. 
  • Contributed to the development of deep learning and speech processing algorithms for smart car systems. 
  • Participated in the BMBF research project GEISER, focusing on spatial data analysis.


Student Assistant, Enterprise Information Systems (EIS), L3S Research Center, Leibniz University Hannover, Hannover, Lower Saxony, Germany 
 

  • Involved in research on methods for the semantic and entity-based exploration of Web Archives.
  • Built semantic layers describing the contents of Web Archives.
  • Developed models for ranking documents returned by structured queries on semantic layers.
  • Evaluated the results of the structured queries on semantic layers.

 

Intern (Software Engineer), ESRI, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

  • Implemented critical bug fixes and updates for ArcGIS 10, improving software stability and functionality.
  • Conducted thorough testing of the UI and geoprocessing tools in ArcGIS Pro, ensuring a seamless user experience.
  • Identified and resolved potential software defects using Coverity Analysis, maintaining high standards for ArcGIS 10 raster solutions 
Accomplishments

IIM-A PGPX 2024-25 Batch Entry Scholarship Award: Awarded the Entry Scholarship for the PGPX Program 2024-25 Batch by the Financial Aid Committee of the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad.

Goethe-Zertifikat C2 (Major German Language Diploma): Successfully cleared the Goethe-Zertifikat C2 examination (sixth level out of six levels of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages conducted at the Goethe Institut in Bonn on 07.12.2023, achieving a score of 79 out of 100. 
Research Paper publication at WSDM 2022

Research paper: "Query Interpretations from Entity-Linked Segmentations" was published as a full paper at the WSDM 2022 conference, an A* ranked conference in Computer Science (Source: CORE2021) and the 4th top-rated conference worldwide in Data Mining and Analysis according to Google Scholar.

Best Master’s Degree Award by Leibniz University Hannover: Awarded the Best Master's degree certificate for the academic year 2017/18 by the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science of the Leibniz University of Hannover.

Research Paper publication at JCDL 2018: Research paper on "Ranking Archived Documents for Structured Queries on Semantic Layers" was published as a full paper at the JCDL 2018 conference, an A* ranked conference in Computer Science (Source: CORE2018)

Nomination for Best Year Paper Award at JCDL 2017: Research paper on "Building and Querying Semantic Layers for Web Archives" was published as a full paper at the JCDL 2017 conference, an A* ranked conference in Computer Science (Source: CORE2018). This paper got nominated among 23 full papers for the Best Paper Award. A subsequent extended version of the paper was published in the IJDL 2017 journal.

BITS Scholarship for Academic Excellence: Recipient of the BITS Scholarship for Academic Excellence for the entire duration of Bachelor's Degree (2011- 2015), which is awarded to students maintaining a CGPA greater than 9.0 throughout semesters.
 

Education

Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Computer Science,Leibniz University Hannover, Hannover, Lower Saxony, Germany

Bachelor of Engineering (Hons.) in Computer Science, Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani (BITS Pilani).

Goethe-Zertifikat C2 (Major German Language Diploma) ,Goethe Institut Bonn

Certificates
  • AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, Amazon Web Services
  • Machine Learning by Stanford University, Coursera
  • Deep Learning Specialization by Stanford University, Coursera
     
Co/Extra-curricular
  • Sub‐Reviewer for ECIR 2020 Conference, Lisbon and CHIIR 2020 Conference, Vancouver 
  • Student Volunteer, Organizing Committee of TPDL 2016 conference, Hannover
  • Student Volunteer, Organizing Committee of ACM WebSci’16 conference, Hannover
  • General Secretary, Student Council at BITS Pilani, Dubai Campus 

Quick Look

  • Work Experience: 5.4 Years
  • Previous Roles

    Senior Consultant, Risk Advisory, Deloitte Germany

    Research Associate, Big Data Analytics, Martin Luther University of Halle-Wittenberg

  • Function : Analytics & Data Science
    Consulting
  • Industry/Sector: Consulting
    Technology
Work Experience

Senior Consultant, Digital/AI Controls/Algorithms, Risk Advisory, Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, Deloitte Germany

  • Specialized in the conversion of AI and machine learning concepts into actionable strategies for client success and business growth.
  • Improved the regulatory compliance process for a German automotive company with an Al-driven tool, reducing review times from up to one day per control objective to just a few minutes.
  • Established a data privacy lab for a German Federal ministry, setting up data depersonalization strategies and tools.
  • Improved the credit approval process for a bank using machine learning, unveiling critical patterns in distressed loans.
  • Spearheaded the development of a cloud system with Google's Document AI for a major German bank, boosting bank document processing efficiency and cost savings.
  • Developed an AI-driven solution for data extraction from security prospectuses for an asset manager, simplifying compliance with German and EU regulations such as MiFID II, increasing transparency and significantly reducing manual data entry.
  • Transformed the quality management system for Deloitte Life Sciences from documentation-based and functionally separated systems to an intelligent and data-driven solution.
  • Designed and implemented a deep learning interpretation system for a stock exchange, to improve trading decisions through accurate analysis of sentiment in financial news.
  • Created content for social media, drafting project proposals, and compiling sales presentations for Asset Management firms in the German-speaking region.


Research Associate, Big Data Analytics, Institute for Computer Science, Martin Luther University of Halle-Wittenberg     
Halle (Saale), Saxony-Anhalt, Germany

  • Worked at the “Big Data Analytics” research group at the Institute of Computer Science on complex problems in the field of Information Retrieval. 
  • Published a paper on Entity‐based Query Interpretation at the WSDM 2022 conference, an A* ranked conference in Computer Science.
  • Collaborated on a “Shared Task” on addressing medical queries using an axiomatic method which was published at the TREC 2019 conference, an A ranked conference in Computer Science. 
  • Enhanced systematic reviews with ML, cutting human effort by nearly 80% when tested on botanical research datasets.
  • Involved in university teaching, creating and delivering exercises for undergraduate and graduate courses.
     

Research Associate, Enterprise Information Systems (EIS), Fraunhofer IAIS, Sankt Augustin, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany 

  • Developed a deep learning‐based Question Answering system for an accounting firm. 
  • Contributed to the development of deep learning and speech processing algorithms for smart car systems. 
  • Participated in the BMBF research project GEISER, focusing on spatial data analysis.


Student Assistant, Enterprise Information Systems (EIS), L3S Research Center, Leibniz University Hannover, Hannover, Lower Saxony, Germany 
 

  • Involved in research on methods for the semantic and entity-based exploration of Web Archives.
  • Built semantic layers describing the contents of Web Archives.
  • Developed models for ranking documents returned by structured queries on semantic layers.
  • Evaluated the results of the structured queries on semantic layers.

 

Intern (Software Engineer), ESRI, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

  • Implemented critical bug fixes and updates for ArcGIS 10, improving software stability and functionality.
  • Conducted thorough testing of the UI and geoprocessing tools in ArcGIS Pro, ensuring a seamless user experience.
  • Identified and resolved potential software defects using Coverity Analysis, maintaining high standards for ArcGIS 10 raster solutions 
Accomplishments

IIM-A PGPX 2024-25 Batch Entry Scholarship Award: Awarded the Entry Scholarship for the PGPX Program 2024-25 Batch by the Financial Aid Committee of the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad.

Goethe-Zertifikat C2 (Major German Language Diploma): Successfully cleared the Goethe-Zertifikat C2 examination (sixth level out of six levels of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages conducted at the Goethe Institut in Bonn on 07.12.2023, achieving a score of 79 out of 100. 
Research Paper publication at WSDM 2022

Research paper: "Query Interpretations from Entity-Linked Segmentations" was published as a full paper at the WSDM 2022 conference, an A* ranked conference in Computer Science (Source: CORE2021) and the 4th top-rated conference worldwide in Data Mining and Analysis according to Google Scholar.

Best Master’s Degree Award by Leibniz University Hannover: Awarded the Best Master's degree certificate for the academic year 2017/18 by the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science of the Leibniz University of Hannover.

Research Paper publication at JCDL 2018: Research paper on "Ranking Archived Documents for Structured Queries on Semantic Layers" was published as a full paper at the JCDL 2018 conference, an A* ranked conference in Computer Science (Source: CORE2018)

Nomination for Best Year Paper Award at JCDL 2017: Research paper on "Building and Querying Semantic Layers for Web Archives" was published as a full paper at the JCDL 2017 conference, an A* ranked conference in Computer Science (Source: CORE2018). This paper got nominated among 23 full papers for the Best Paper Award. A subsequent extended version of the paper was published in the IJDL 2017 journal.

BITS Scholarship for Academic Excellence: Recipient of the BITS Scholarship for Academic Excellence for the entire duration of Bachelor's Degree (2011- 2015), which is awarded to students maintaining a CGPA greater than 9.0 throughout semesters.
 

Education

Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Computer Science,Leibniz University Hannover, Hannover, Lower Saxony, Germany

Bachelor of Engineering (Hons.) in Computer Science, Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani (BITS Pilani).

Goethe-Zertifikat C2 (Major German Language Diploma) ,Goethe Institut Bonn

Certificates
  • AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, Amazon Web Services
  • Machine Learning by Stanford University, Coursera
  • Deep Learning Specialization by Stanford University, Coursera
     
Co/Extra-curricular
  • Sub‐Reviewer for ECIR 2020 Conference, Lisbon and CHIIR 2020 Conference, Vancouver 
  • Student Volunteer, Organizing Committee of TPDL 2016 conference, Hannover
  • Student Volunteer, Organizing Committee of ACM WebSci’16 conference, Hannover
  • General Secretary, Student Council at BITS Pilani, Dubai Campus