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Amar Harolikar

Decision Sciences & Applied AI

25+ years in analytics and data science. Individual contributor. 100% hands-on.

I write the code, build the models, automate workflows, and deploy tools. $23M+ in signed-off incremental bottom-line impact across credit cards, personal loans, private banking, and retail.

Builder of Tigzig Analyst - a suite of 30+ open-source AI micro-apps covering database AI, Text-to-SQL, web scrapers, report generators, and automation utilities.

After decades driving impact in global banks and Fortune 500 firms, I now focus on practical AI solutions for small and medium businesses.

What I Do

Companies

HSBC Standard Chartered First Abu Dhabi Bank Fidelity GE Capital EXL Wipro Godrej

Tech Stack

Languages: Python, SQL, SAS

Tools: Cursor, Claude Code, xlwings Lite, Flowise, n8n, Colab

Dashboards: Power BI, Looker, Custom React/Excel

Domains: Cards, Personal Loans, Private Banking, Retail, SMBs

Geography: India, Singapore, USA, UAE

Credentials

Chartered Accountant

ICAI, 1998

All India Rank 10 (Inter)

Inter & Final cleared in first attempt, both groups taken together

Cost & Management Accountant

ICWAI, 1995

amarharolikar.com

Career

Independent2019 - Present

Specialist - Decision Sciences & Applied AI

Hands-on execution across multiple SMBs. AI, Analytics, Modeling, Automation. Builder of Tigzig Analyst.

First Abu Dhabi Bank2020 - 2022

Specialist - Decision Sciences

Hands-on IC. ML Models, Hyper-Personalization, Experimental Design. Cards & Private Banking.

HSBC2017 - 2019

Vice President - Decision Sciences

Team Lead. Wealth, Insurance & Brokerage products.

EXL2014 - 2017

Senior AVP - Decision Sciences

Hands-on Team Lead. Credit Cards analytics for Singapore bank. Later led offshore retail banking team.

Wipro Technologies2012 - 2014

Operations - Decision Sciences

Ops role. Offshore analytics for large US retail chain.

Proprietary Trading2010 - 2012

Derivative Trader

Own account. Nifty Index futures. Analytics-based trading setups on Amibroker.

Fidelity2007 - 2010

Senior Manager - Decision Sciences

Hands-on Team Lead. IWS Division - RIA Acquisition Strategy, RM Book.

GENPACT2003 - 2007

Manager - Decision Sciences

Hands-on IC, later Team Lead. GE Capital USA - Personal Loans & Credit Cards.

Standard Chartered Bank2002 - 2003

Assistant Manager - Decision Sciences

Hands-on IC. Credit Cards - Acquisition, Risk, Portfolio Management.

IRIS Business Services2000 - 2002

Analyst

Hands-on IC. Equity & Mutual Fund Analytics.

Godrej & Boyce1998 - 2000

Analyst

Hands-on IC. Finance Analytics - Product Costing, Capex Models in Foxpro.

CA Articleship1994 - 1998

Articleship & Independent Analyst

Built 14+ DOS-based apps in Clarion & Foxpro. Form 3CD automation, Project Financials, Stock Analytics, Capital Gains.

+91-98452-30763 [email protected] | Bengaluru, India