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Amol S. Chavan

Mumbai

Summary

Seasoned data scientist experienced working with large datasets, breaking down information and applying interpretations to complex business concerns. Proficient in distribution, predictive and hypothetical modeling. Bringing several years of related experience strengthening company operations.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Data Scientist

Kiya.Ai
Mumbai
2020.06 - Current

Applied advanced data analysis techniques to identify patterns and trends in transactional data, leading to the development of machine learning models for fraud detection.

  • Designed and implemented algorithms that predict fraudulent transactions and categorized them into relevant scenarios, optimizing alert prioritization for efficient investigation.
  • Collaborated with stakeholders to enhance existing alert systems, focusing on flagged priority alerts and reducing false positives through continuous model refinement.
  • Played a key role in streamlining fraud detection processes, significantly improving operational efficiency and minimizing financial losses.

Key Achievements:

  • Successfully implemented machine learning models that enhanced fraud detection accuracy.

Led initiatives to streamline alert prioritization, resulting in a 90% reduction in investigation time and improved resource allocation.

SME and Implementation

KIya.Ai
Mumbai
2016.06 - 2021.06

Global Onsite Implementation: Spearheaded as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Anti-Money Laundering (AML) projects, leading a technical team across onsite implementations in six countries: [Oman, Qatar, Kuwait, Sri Lanka, Kuwait, Bahrain].

  • Managed end-to-end project lifecycle from requirement gathering, gap analysis scenario formulation, ETL development to production rollout and production support.
  • Established robust AML ecosystems for banking institutions, ensuring regulatory compliance and operational efficiency in diverse global markets.
  • Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams to deliver tailored solutions, enhancing detection capabilities and minimizing financial risks.

Key Achievements:

  • Successfully implemented AML solutions across diverse regulatory environments, enabling seamless operations and compliance in multiple global jurisdictions.

Recognized for expertise in aligning technological advancements with AML compliance requirements, resulting in improved operational workflows and reduced compliance risks.

Systems Engineer

HCL Infosystems
Mumbai
2016.02 - 2016.06
  • Managed Oracle and MSSQL database systems, specializing in data backup, migration, and day-to-day DBA activities.
  • Installed and configured Windows and Linux servers to support database operations and ensure optimal performance.
  • Set up Hadoop environments and clusters as required for big data processing and analytics.
  • Responded to on-demand requests, troubleshooting issues across database and server environments to maintain uptime and data integrity.

Systems Engineer

Trimax IT Infrastructure and Services
Mumbai
2013.01 - 2014.02

· Toubleshooting of windows servers and desktops

· Mails and Antivirus management

· Inventory tracking

· Managing in-house IT network

Education

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

Mumbai University
Mumbai

Skills

  • Python for data analysis, modelling and manipulation
  • Data cleaning and preprocessing
  • Data visualization using matplotlib, seaborn.
  • Statistical Analysis and Modelling, proficient in hypothesis testing, regression analysis, machine learning algorithms. Experience on libraries numpy, pandas, scipy etc..
  • Machine Learning and Deep learning - Hands-on experience on ML models such as classification, regression and clustering, expertise in Decision Trees, Random Forest, SVM, K-Nearest Neighbors etc.. Exposure on frameworks like Tensorflow, Keras and Neural networks concepts.
  • Intermediate experience on MongoDB.
  • Creating RDBS objects (Functions, Procedures, Triggers)

Certification

  • Oracle certified Pl-Sql develeoper,
  • Oracle certified DBA(OCA)
  • Web scrapping with Python and AWS by SkillUPRight
  • Data Visualization, Matplotlib and Python by Udemy
  • Data Science with Python by Decoder Technologies
  • Advance Data Science and AI by IIT madras and Intellipaat

Timeline

Data Scientist

Kiya.Ai
2020.06 - Current

SME and Implementation

KIya.Ai
2016.06 - 2021.06

Systems Engineer

HCL Infosystems
2016.02 - 2016.06

Systems Engineer

Trimax IT Infrastructure and Services
2013.01 - 2014.02

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

Mumbai University
  • Oracle certified Pl-Sql develeoper,
  • Oracle certified DBA(OCA)
  • Web scrapping with Python and AWS by SkillUPRight
  • Data Visualization, Matplotlib and Python by Udemy
  • Data Science with Python by Decoder Technologies
  • Advance Data Science and AI by IIT madras and Intellipaat
Amol S. Chavan