Vatsal Modi

Vatsal Modi is a Data Science Manager at DraftKings, where he leads multiple machine learning engineering and applied data science teams building AI systems that operate at massive scale across millions of users. He specializes in designing end-to-end ML platforms, spanning experimentation, optimization, feature engineering, model deployment, and monitoring, that enable teams to reliably move from research to production. Vatsal’s work focuses on applying AI agents, optimization, and causal experimentation to high-stakes business problems such as personalization, budget allocation, user lifecycle management, and incentive design. He has deep experience operationalizing data science within complex organizations, improving model delivery velocity, governance, and measurable business impact. He regularly partners with product, engineering, and executive leadership to shape AI strategy and translate advanced modeling techniques into durable, production-grade systems.