Harshad Saykhedkar

Harshad Saykhedkar is a seasoned professional with over 8 years of experience in machine learning, focused on driving business value through analytics in various sectors like telecom, insurance, banking, retail, and enterprise communication.

Currently serving as a Staff Software Engineer at Slack, where he contributes to making 'work happen' through his expertise.

Apart from his professional responsibilities, he is passionate about educating newcomers in the field of machine learning and analytics by conducting hands-on workshops and guiding engineering projects and internships. His workshops cover a wide range of topics from linear models to deep learning with practical applications.

Harshad holds an M.Tech in Industrial Engineering and Operations Research from the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay, and a B.Tech in Control Engineering from the University of Pune.

With a rich professional background including roles at prestigious organizations like Astro Technology, Inc, OnlineSales.ai, Sokrati, Vodafone, and Kairoleaf Analytics Pvt. Ltd, Harshad has honed his skills across different company sizes, from startups to large corporations.