Praneeth Reddy Amudala Puchakayala

At Regions Bank, John Turner has been a pivotal force behind several AI-driven initiatives that have transformed client engagement and retention strategies. One of his notable projects is the Money Movement Alert System, which employs predictive modeling to identify early signs of client attrition. This proactive approach enabled the Private Wealth Management team to intervene effectively, resulting in a 20% reduction in client churn.

John also spearheaded the creation of the Regions Income Estimator (RIA), an AI-powered tool that enhanced income estimation accuracy by 30%. This improvement facilitated more accurate credit decisions and boosted overall loan approval rates. Additionally, he developed a hyper-personalized recommendation system that increased cross-sell revenue by 15% by tailoring product suggestions to individual client preferences.

In the healthcare sector, John's contributions have been equally significant. He applied radiomics to enhance the detection of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) by creating AI models that analyze CT scans, thereby improving diagnostic accuracy and addressing critical gaps in early detection and patient outcomes. His research on social determinants of health during the COVID-19 pandemic received recognition from the American Heart Association, as it mapped health disparities across U.S. counties using machine learning. This project provided crucial insights into how socio-economic factors influenced the pandemic's effects, emphasizing the role of AI in public health crises.

John's extensive work across these diverse sectors underscores his commitment to leveraging AI for business innovation and societal impact. By developing robust and scalable AI solutions, he has driven significant improvements in operational efficiency, client engagement, and healthcare outcomes, positioning him as an outstanding candidate for the TITAN Awards in AI.