Surender Kumar is an experienced data science professional with a robust background in leading data-driven initiatives, primarily at Flipkart since April 2015, serving as Sr. Principal Data Scientist and Sr. Director, focusing on Customer Shopping Experience and User Growth/Retention. Prior to Flipkart, Surender held significant roles at Microsoft (Bing Ads) as Senior Development Manager, overseeing machine learning models for click prediction and fraud detection, and at Yahoo! as Tech Lead, developing APIs for bid traffic forecasting and keyword suggestions. Additional experience includes technical leadership positions at mChek, Qwest Software Services, and Mindfire Solutions, where Surender contributed to product development and engineering solutions. Surender holds a Bachelor of Technology degree from the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi.