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Yash Mahendra

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VP, Data Science Manager at Valley Bank
📍 New York City Metropolitan Area, United States

Yash is a VP, Data Science Manager at Valley Bank, focused on solving complex business problems in the Risk division, specifically within Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Fraud. He leverages his experience building end-to-end machine learning models and holds an AWS Certified Machine Learning – Specialty certification.

Outside of his direct role, Yash is committed to continuous professional development. He actively participates in the financial crime fighting community by attending industry events like the AML & FinCrime Tech Forum and NICE Actimize Engage to network and learn about emerging trends.

He began developing leadership skills early, serving as an Event Manager for the Computer Society of India chapter during his undergraduate studies.

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Experience
8 Years
Current Role
VP, Data Science Manager
Job Level
Senior
Location
New York City Metropolitan Area, United States
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Financial Crime Tech
His role at Valley Bank is in the Risk division, focusing on Anti-Money Laundering and Fraud, and he attends conferences like the AML & FinCrime Tech Forum.
Applied Machine Learning
He builds and deploys end-to-end ML models and holds the AWS Certified Machine Learning – Specialty certification, showcasing his practical expertise in the field.
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Career

Work history

5-2024
VP, Data Science Manager
Valley Bank
4-2023 - 5-2024
VP, Senior Data Scientist
Valley Bank
8-2021 - 4-2023
Client Data Scientist
Feedzai
8-2019 - 7-2021
Client Data Engineer
Feedzai
6-2018 - 5-2019
Data Developer Intern
PumpMan
In the press

Media appearances

How Valley Bank Uses AI to Drive Banking Innovation. Featured in Main Street AI (Apple Podcasts)
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Valley Bank exec: AI is changing build‑versus‑buy question. Featured in Banking Dive
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Education
2017 - 2019
Master of Science - MS
Stevens Institute of Technology
2012 - 2016
Bachelor of Engineering (BE)
KJ Somaiya College of Engineering, Vidyavihar
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