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Nikita Bachani

Bangalore

Summary

Highly skilled Senior Data Scientist with background in developing innovative data-driven solutions. Experience includes transforming complex data into actionable insights, and designing predictive models to support business decisions. Strengths lie in strong analytical skills, knowledge of machine learning algorithms, and proficiency in programming languages such as Python and R. Previous work has resulted in improved efficiency, increased profitability, and better strategic planning through data analysis.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate

Work History

Sr. Data Scientist

Accolite Digital
Bengaluru
12.2023 - Current
  • Policy Lapsation model: Spearheaded the development of a classification model to identify policies which are most likely to be lapsed/discontinued within next 1-3 months using standard machine learning algorithms(Logistic Regression, Decision Tree, Random forest ). Similarly, developed pre-issuance discontinuation model.
  • EDA automation framework: Improved model development process by rolling out a standard EDA automation framework, which has features including data dictionary, missing data distribution, outlier analysis and imputation, data distribution with plots, IV and WOE, and feature correlation plots.
  • Collaborated with stakeholders across departments to define business objectives and ensure alignment between data science outputs and organizational goals.
  • Mentored junior team members in developing their technical skillset related to data science projects.

Data Scientist

Actify Data Labs
Bengaluru
01.2022 - 11.2023
  • Demand forecast: Using time series analysis algorithms (ARIMA, Holt Winter's exponential smoothing, Croston), I developed a model to predict demand and optimized the prediction using linear programming.
  • Market Mix Modelling: Developed budget allocation strategies across different media channels and optimized the same using Google's LMMM framework to help the bank's marketing team make informed decisions, which has improved the ROI by 18.2%.
  • Collection forecast and Sales forecast: Developed a model to predict the payment/sales from different obligors in R for a business to manage working capital proficiently using standard ML algorithms. (Logistic regression, xgboost)
  • AutoML: Ideated and designed a SaaS product roadmap for an AutoML tool that has different ML models integrated. Migrated R code to Python and developed backend APIs using Flask in Python. API documentation is done using Swagger.
  • Provided technical support in deploying trained machine learning models into production environment.

Jr. Data Scientist

Cognizant
Pune
07.2020 - 01.2022
  • Lifecycle Engineering Automation Platform: Developed and deployed AI-enabled bots to provide insights across various stages of SDLC using machine learning algorithms and NLP techniques. Eg. Requirement analyzer to assess the ambiguity and completeness of the user story under the requirement gathering stage of agile project development. Smart Feedback Analyzer to know the sentiment of reviews/comments provided by application user. Python, Flask API, nginx, and docker were used.

Software Engineer

Cognizant
Pune
12.2017 - 06.2020
  • Tadmin2: Developed a small search solution to find out the module files for internal project purpose using C#.NET. Maintained and monitored project DB using SSMS.
  • Conducted unit tests on code modules to verify accuracy and functionality of program logic.

Education

Master of Computer Applications - Computer Science

Nirma University
Ahmedabad, Gujarat
01-2017

Bsc(IT) - Computer Science

Hemchandracharya North Gujarat University
Patan, Gujarat
01.2014

Higher Secondary Education - Science

Shree Vividhlaxi Vidyamandir
01.2009

Skills

  • SQL, Python Programming, R, Machine Learning algorithms, Regression, Classification, Exploratory Data Analysis, Time-series analysis, Predictive modeling, Statistical modeling, Flask api, pandas, sklearn, numpy, Git, Docker
  • Data Visualization, Business Forecasting, Statistical analysis, Neural Network, Natural Language Processing, TensorFlow, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, Business Acumen, Collaboration, Team player, Excellent communication skills

Certification

  • Udacity Machine Learning Foundation
  • Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Scientist Associate, 2020
  • Scaler Data Science & Machine Learning Program, 2024

Work Availability

monday
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sunday
morning
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Languages

Gujarati
Native language
English
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Hindi
Intermediate (B1)
B1

Work Preference

Work Type

Full TimeContract WorkGig Work

Work Location

HybridRemoteOn-Site

Important To Me

Career advancementCompany CulturePersonal development programsStock Options / Equity / Profit Sharing

Timeline

Sr. Data Scientist

Accolite Digital
12.2023 - Current

Data Scientist

Actify Data Labs
01.2022 - 11.2023

Jr. Data Scientist

Cognizant
07.2020 - 01.2022

Software Engineer

Cognizant
12.2017 - 06.2020

Master of Computer Applications - Computer Science

Nirma University

Bsc(IT) - Computer Science

Hemchandracharya North Gujarat University

Higher Secondary Education - Science

Shree Vividhlaxi Vidyamandir

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