I'm an advanced analytics leader at Airbnb where I apply ML and statistical modeling to understand marketplace behavior, improve trust and safety, and drive product decisions with data. Before Airbnb, I spent four years at Amazon building customer behavior analytics systems that powered retention and churn-reduction initiatives at scale, and a stint at Google working on ML model development and product analytics. My foundation is a PG Diploma in Machine Learning and AI from IIIT Bangalore — and eight years of learning that the real value of a model lives or dies by how well you understand the business problem underneath it.
Work
Below are some of my recent projects. Please request for the complete walkthrough of the locked projects.
01
Modular AI Chatbot Platform
Built a progression of chatbot implementations exploring how conversational AI evolves from basic prototypes to feature-rich systems with memory, tools, and database integration.
02
Podcast RAG System with Vector Search
Built a production-grade RAG system implementing automated podcast processing, vector embeddings, and semantic search to enable conversational Q&A over podcast content.
03
Voice Assistant with Persistent Memory
Built a phone-based AI voice assistant implementing conversation memory persistence to explore the technical challenges of stateful conversational AI systems.
04
AI Networking Assistant with Semantic Matching
Built an AI-powered professional networking system combining voice interaction, vector search, and automated call initiation to facilitate professional connections.
05
Autonomous Job Search AI Agent
Built an autonomous AI agent implementing multi-step agentic workflows for automated job search, content analysis, and personalized recommendations.
06
MCP Workspace Automation Agent
Built an autonomous AI agent using Model Context Protocol to connect Jira, Slack, and Notion, enabling natural language commands to execute multi-step workflows across productivity platforms.
Thoughts & Ideas
My take on analytics at scale, the business of ML, and what it actually takes to build a data-driven culture that lasts.
From BI Engineer to Analytics Leader: How the Role Evolves and Where Most People Get Stuck
Building Your First ML Model for a Business Problem: What the Bootcamp Doesn't Tell You
Why Marketplace Analytics Is a Different Beast Than E-Commerce
Experience
Eight years applying ML and statistics to real business problems — from customer behavior analytics at Amazon to marketplace trust at Airbnb, with a stint at Google in between.
A model that's technically correct but disconnected from the business question is just expensive noise.
Stack
The tools and technologies I use to build data pipelines, develop ML models, and deliver analytics insights at scale.
in short
Leading advanced analytics for one of the world's most trusted travel marketplaces
Saurabh skipped presentations and built real AI products. Want to know how?
Saurabh Deshpande was part of the January 2026 cohort at Curious PM, alongside 13 other talented participants.
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