Our Team

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Our Team



Anil Bandari / Founder & CEO
Executive Education (Customer Analytics), Wharton; PhD (Statistics), SUNY - Binghamton University
​A leader and innovator in the Data Science, Modeling and Risk Analytics space, Anil has spent more than twenty five years in various leadership positions in Financial Industry. Prior to founding Matrix Analytics Corporation, Anil played the role of Global Director - Modeling & Risk Analytics,  Global Consumer Group in Citibank and headed the team for internal Citi clients - Asia,  Australia and other parts of the world.
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Words to live by:
​''Try not to become a man of success, but rather try to become a man of value''- Albert Einstein 


Dave Woods / Head of Sales & Service
Executive Education (MBNA Executive Leadership Program), BS (Business Management), Pennsylvania State University
Dave is a seasoned executive with over 25 years of experience in retail financial services where he has led numerous activities throughout the customer life cycle focused on operations, risk management and analytics.  Later in his career he brought his experience to software and analytic sales where he drove revenue achievement, go to market activities, product enhancements and consulting globally.  

Words to live by:
“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence then is not an act but a habit.” – Aristotle


Youcheng Wang / Financial Controller
M.S. in Accounting, Frank G. Zarb School of Business
Youcheng is an ambitious accountant with five years’ accounting experience. He not only has extensive knowledge of US, GAAP and IFRS, but also has expertise in the areas of budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis.  In his spare time, he enjoys reading books and watching NBA games with his family. 
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Words to live by:
"Where there is a will, there is a way' - George Herbert


Christine Varkeyachan / Data Scientist
M.Eng (Engineering Management, Specialization: Marketing Analytics), Cornell University; B.Tech (Chemical Engineering), National Institute of Technology
Christine devoted her Graduate studies mastering the concepts of Marketing Research and Strategies. She has excelled in learning the various elements of the marketing mix through the extensive projects undertaken by her. On her day off, you will find her with her friends in New York City exploring restaurants and various parts of the city.

Words to live by:
"You miss 100% of the shots you don't take"-Wayne Gretzky




Ayush Kalla / Data Scientist
MS (Information System), Stevens Institute of Technology; B.Tech (Information Technology), University of Mumbai
Ayush is skilled at generating data-driven solutions to enhance accuracy and efficiency by creating Machine Learning models. He has gained experience in the field of Natural Language Processing and Deep Learning by working on multiple projects during his college years. His areas of interests includes using Deep Learning and Transfer Learning to develop solutions to complicated problems. On his day off, you will find him on a hiking trails with his friends. 

Words to live by:
Your time is limited, so don't waste it living someone else's life. Don't be trapped by dogma – which is living with the results of other people's thinking. -Steve Jobs


Sandra Stokes / Business Consultant
Master’s and Bachelor’s in Economics from University of North Texas
Sandra has 15+ years’ experience in broad based statistics and modeling branching across risk management and marketing analytics. Sandra’s extended experience includes project management, development of international retention/attrition scores, segmentations, media mix optimization models, international risk scores (both acquisition and behavioral models), and a variety of analytical tools for risk management and mitigation. Sandra excels at building relationships with her clients. On her day off, Sandra can be found at the gym, working on home renovation projects, and enjoying authentic Latin cuisine at her favorite ‘hole-in-the-wall’ establishments.
 
Words to live by:
"If you hear a voice within you say, 'you cannot paint,' then by all means paint, and that voice will be silenced." - Vincent van Gogh
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Cagatay Yavuz/ Business Consultant
MS (Mechanical Engineer), Mustafa Kemal University; BS (Civil Engineer) Istanbul Technical University, Turkey​
Cagatay has spent over 22 years in various leadership positions in the Management Consulting field. Cagatay acts as the liaison between MATRiX and the Banks in Middle East and Europe regions. He works in identifying potential clients in the target market and deals with client management. He is skilled and experienced in analyzing and evaluating client requirements and business goals. As a part of his management consulting and engineering experience at Erdemir Engineering, he has worked on design and development of systems, investment planning, procurement management and project management. On his day off, he enjoys spending time with his family, cycling with his son, listening to music and travelling.
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Words to live by:
“A person who is happy is not because everything is right in his life, he is happy because his attitude towards everything in his life is right.” - Sundar Pichai


Sharayu Samrit / Management Associate
MBA (Logistics and Supply Chain Management), DYPATIL University; BTech (Mechanical Engineering), Maharashtra Institute of Technology
An engineer and business administration person based on academics is exceling in general management aspects of the company. She helps with project management part of MATRiX solutions! On her day off, you will find her exploring different resturants in Mumbai.

Words to live by:
"Be Kind; Everyone You Meet is Fighting a Hard Battle."-John Watson