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banani29

Banani Mohapatra@banani29

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About me

Banani Mohapatra is a seasoned data science leader with over 13 years of experience at the intersection of product development and AI experimentation. Her work spans key industries including e-commerce (Walmart), payments (Visa), and real estate (Realtor.com). She currently leads a global team of data scientists and data engineers at Walmart, where she drives subscription growth , a multi-billion-dollar initiative across the U.S. and international markets. She specializes in large-scale experimentation, causal inference, and, more recently, the application of large LLMs and Gen AI to business decision-making. She was instrumental in building Walmart+’s experimentation platform, which supports over 500+ experiments annually and delivers significant incremental revenue. Her mission is to make data science scalable, implementable, and interpretable. Banani holds a Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering from IIT Delhi and is a published author in machine learning and experimentation research.

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    AI Genesis

    AI Genesis

    Join the next edition of our flagship AI hackathon — now featuring Google, AppliedAI, and Qdrant as official partners, with over $45,500 in prizes and exclusive partner challenges. After an incredible launch earlier this year, we’re back with the next edition of our AI hackathon series leading up to the /function1 AI Conference & Exhibition in Dubai. Tap into the power of AI to innovate, build, and take your AI skills to the next level in this high-impact hybrid experience. 📅November 14–19, 2025 • Nov 14–18: Collaborate and build online with AI enthusiasts from around the world. All projects must be submitted by end of day on November 18 • Nov 18 (Dubai): An exclusive on-site build day at Festival Arena Dubai for selected participants. • Nov 19 (Dubai): Live on-stage pitching & winners announcement at the /function1 Conference. 🌟 Get support from expert mentors throughout. 👥 Go solo or team up. 📍 Please note: On-site participation is by invitation only. Travel and accommodation will not be covered for selected participants. Further details will be shared with those accepted. 🧑🏻‍💻 Secure your spot now—sign up before the Kick-Off Stream!

    The INTERNET OF AGENTS HACKATHON @SOLANA SKYLINE

    The INTERNET OF AGENTS HACKATHON @SOLANA SKYLINE

    Join the Internet of Agents Hackathon to build real-world, rentable agents using Coral Protocol and Solana-powered payments. 📅 September 14–21, 2025 Sept 14–21: Build online with global innovators. Submit projects by the deadline. Sept 20 (NYC): On-site build day at Solana Skyline (invitation only). Sept 21 (NYC): Live pitches, networking, and winner announcements. 🧠 Mentorship from experts and Coral specialists throughout. 🤝 Participate solo or in teams. 📍 Travel and accommodation not covered. 🚀 Sign up now to secure your spot before the Kick-Off Stream!