Sidharth Rao

Sidharth Rao

About Me

Portfolio

I am a data-driven finance professional with extensive experience in predictive analytics, automation and business intelligence operating at the intersection of finance, technology, and strategy.

My core expertise encompasses:

  1. Predictive Modeling & Time-Series Forecasting – Designing advanced models to forecast financial performance and guide strategic decision-making.
  2. GenAI and LLM – Architected a hybrid retrieval system combining Vector RAG and Knowledge Graphs (GraphRAG) to resolve complex financial queries, and led research on fine-tuning LLMs.
  3. NLP & Machine Learning for Financial Classification and Anomaly Detection – Employing state-of-the-art methods to classify financial data, spot irregularities, and streamline workflows.
  4. Business Intelligence Through Power BI Dashboards – Developing interactive dashboards to convert complex datasets into accessible insights for leadership and stakeholders.

Technology Stack

Machine Learning
Generative AI
Natural Language Processing
Statistics
FastAPI
Python
SQL
TensorFlow
Git / GitHub
Power BI

ML: Random Forest, XGBoost, LightGBM, Regression | GenAI: RAG, GraphRAG, Agentic AI, LangChain, Vector DB | Stats: Hypothesis Testing, A/B Testing

Domain Expertise

Process Automation
Variance Analysis
Financial Planning & Analysis
Management Reporting
Internal Audit
Financial Accounting
Project Management

Finance: P&L Analysis, Cash Flow, Working Capital | Audit: Risk Assessment, Controls Testing, SOX Compliance | Accounting: GAAP, IFRS, Reconciliations

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