Data Scientist

Leveraging 4+ years of experience in software development and data science to build impactful machine learning models and derive actionable insights.

About Me

Data Scientist with 4+ years of experience in software development and data science, with a Master’s in Computer Science (Specialization in Data Analytics). Proven expertise in developing and deploying machine learning models, building interactive dashboards, and deriving actionable insights from large-scale datasets. Adept at predictive modeling, fraud detection, risk analysis, time series forecasting, and natural language processing. Looking to leverage both software engineering and advanced analytics skills in data-driven roles within the finance, banking, or tech sectors.

Technical Skills

Languages & Tools

Python
R
SQL
Java
Jupyter Notebook
Google Colab
Git
PyCharm
VS Code

Libraries & Frameworks

NumPy
Pandas
Scikit-learn
TensorFlow
Keras
Matplotlib
Seaborn
PySpark
NLTK

Data Science & ML

Supervised & Unsupervised Learning
Deep Learning
NLP
Computer Vision
Time Series
Clustering
Regression
Classification
Model Evaluation
Feature Engineering
Regression Modeling
Business Forecasting

Data Engineering

ETL
Data Wrangling
APIs
SQL Optimization
Relational Databases

Visualization & Cloud

Tableau
AWS (S3, EC2)
Linux

Professional Experience

Graduate Assistant – Application Developer
University of Illinois at Springfield - Springfield, IL
Jan 2024 – Present
  • Developed full-stack, data-driven web applications improving workflow automation and reducing manual workload by 40%.
  • Designed a Car Rental Web App with integrated analytics, saving $30K annually by removing third-party dependencies.
  • Created the Research Connections platform, increasing student participation by 30% and streamlining data collection.
  • Applied data analytics techniques to optimize query performance, reducing page load times by 20% and improving scalability by 35%.
  • Built dashboards using Tableau to track usage metrics, performance KPIs, and error rates.
Software Engineer
Seamless Distribution Systems - Mumbai, India
Dec 2022 – Jan 2024
  • Developed fraud detection models using Isolation Forest, Random Forest, and Logistic Regression, reducing fraud-related losses by 20%.
  • Implemented AES 256-bit encryption and anomaly detection systems using ML for real-time monitoring of recharge activity.
  • Built end-to-end machine learning pipelines for secure, scalable telecom voucher systems, boosting throughput by 60%.
  • Deployed interactive fraud-monitoring dashboards in Tableau for anomaly tracking and risk profiling.
Full Stack Developer
Azeus Convene India Pvt. Ltd. - Noida, India
Jun 2022 – Nov 2022
  • Enhanced backend performance and optimized database queries for secure, scalable paperless solutions, increasing system speed by 30%.
  • Integrated collaborative analytics features to boost client engagement by 40%.
  • Applied SQL analytics and backend scripting to deliver real-time reporting and usage pattern visualization.
Senior Software Engineer
Comviva Technologies Pvt. Ltd. - Gurugram, India
Aug 2020 – Jun 2022
  • Designed scalable backend services for high-volume telecom operations for clients such as Jio, Vodafone Idea, and Ooredoo, ensuring seamless service delivery to millions of users.
  • Implemented real-time recommendation systems using behavioral and usage data, increasing caller tune engagement and driving revenue growth.
  • Leveraged data analytics to uncover usage trends, reduce churn, and enhance platform stability across multi-regional deployments.
  • Built monitoring dashboards in Tableau to visualize service uptime, customer behavior, and system performance.
  • Recipient of the Comviva Credo Cap Award for Excellence (2021–2022) for outstanding contributions to system optimization and client satisfaction.

Academic Projects

Fraud Detection System
Fraud Detection System
Built real-time fraud detection pipelines using Isolation Forest and Random Forest, improving anomaly detection accuracy by 25%. Deployed fraud dashboards using Tableau for transaction-level monitoring and compliance tracking.

Technologies Used:

Isolation Forest
Random Forest
Tableau
Python
Customer Segmentation & Personalization
Customer Segmentation & Personalization
Applied K-Means, RFM Analysis, and Hierarchical Clustering on customer data to identify segments and improve targeting. Visualized engagement metrics and KPIs in Power BI dashboards, improving campaign ROI by 15%.

Technologies Used:

K-Means
RFM Analysis
Hierarchical Clustering
Power BI
Predictive Analytics for Risk and Performance
Predictive Analytics for Risk and Performance
Developed credit risk models using financial indicators and macroeconomic variables; reduced loan default rates by 20%. Created real-time dashboards for tracking risk scores, model performance, and historical trends.

Technologies Used:

Machine Learning
Risk Modeling
Dashboarding
Python
Sales Forecasting & Demand Prediction
Sales Forecasting & Demand Prediction
Built forecasting models using ARIMA, XGBoost, and Prophet for product demand prediction. Delivered insights through dynamic dashboards with seasonal indices and resource planning recommendations.

Technologies Used:

ARIMA
XGBoost
Prophet
Time Series Analysis
Dashboarding

Education

Master of Science in Computer Science – Data Analytics
University of Illinois at Springfield
May 2025 (Expected)

GPA: 4.0

100% Tuition Scholarship

Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science and Engineering
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar
May 2020

Let's Connect

I'm actively seeking new opportunities and collaborations. Feel free to reach out!

Location

Springfield, Illinois

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