Pranav Kalikate
Data Science Engineer
Summary
Experienced Data Scientist with expertise in data analysis, predictive modeling, and machine learning. Proficient in optimizing data-driven solutions to tackle complex business challenges, resulting in improved decision-making processes. Demonstrates proficiency in statistical analysis and programming languages such as Python and SQL.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Work History
Senior Data Scientist
Bajaj Finance Limited
03.2023 - Current
- Clustering Algorithm Development: Built a clustering algorithm on ETB base, segmenting customers into 10 distinct cohorts
- These cohorts are utilized by all business units for effective campaigning on the live PL offer
- Campaign Channel Affinity Models: Created and integrated campaign channel propensity models for various channels (VB, RCS, SMS, and APP)
- These models analyze historical customer data to predict the most effective communication channels, enabling personalized and targeted marketing efforts, which reduced costs by minimizing SMS intensity for non-disbursal clusters
- PL Propensity Model Integration: Integrated a PL Propensity model alongside the cohort segmentation
- Both models are utilized by businesses to enhance conversion rates, providing a solid base with higher acceptance probabilities for PL offers
- Strategic Business Insights: Conducted analysis to answer key business questions, informing strategic decisions on suitable campaigns for each cohort to achieve high conversion rates
- Cross-functional Collaboration: Engaged with different business units to understand and address their unique campaign requirements
- Employed advanced techniques to identify patterns, segment audiences, and optimize campaign targeting, ultimately supporting business growth
Sr. Associate Data Scientist
Affine Analytics
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Conducted R&D and implemented 'Speech Recognition, Transcription, and Summarization' using Python for internal projects
- Participated in organizational activities, including training on PySpark, Python, and advanced machine learning techniques
Machine Learning Engineer
Cloud Mystics Private Limited (Formerly Known as LvisTech Private Limited)
09.2020 - 08.2022
- Debt Collection through Machine Learning (ML, Python, SQL)
- Build propensity to pay ML model that uses AI to predict the probability that the borrower will pay their bill or not
- Optimized and pre-processed data using Pandas, Scikit-Learn, NumPy, and Seaborn
- Employed a random forest model to assess variables' impact on payment probability
- Conducted hyperparameter tuning and analyzed model accuracy with classification reports
- POC - Conversational AI Bot (NLP, AWS, Python)
- Analyzed stakeholder requirements and gathered necessary information
- Researched and designed a conversational AI bot using AWS Lex, Lambda, and AWS Connect to recognize speech and text, understand intent, and respond like a human
- Built and trained the bot to handle end-user queries and integrated the AI bot with AWS Contact Centers for a hands-free experience
- Snowflake Data Modernization & Continuous Data Pipeline
- Designed and implemented a data pipeline automating ELT logic for continuous data loads using Snowflake Data Pipeline
- Streamlined batch and continuous data workflows from external sources (e.g., Amazon S3) to Snowflake Internal Stage
- Created data warehouses for efficient SQL querying
Machine Learning Intern
AugustCode Solutions Pvt. Ltd
06.2020 - 09.2020
- Worked on various ML techniques such as preprocessing, data cleaning, EDA, model building
Education
Master of Engineering -
Birla Institute of Technology and Science
01.2018 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Engineering - undefined
Shivaji University
01.2012 - 01.2016
Skills
Machine Learning
Certification
Snowflake SnowPro Core Certified
Awards
Kudos, 04/01/24, Received for exceptional work and contributions to business projects.
Timeline
Senior Data Scientist
Bajaj Finance Limited
03.2023 - Current
Sr. Associate Data Scientist
Affine Analytics
08.2022 - 12.2022
Machine Learning Engineer
Cloud Mystics Private Limited (Formerly Known as LvisTech Private Limited)
09.2020 - 08.2022
Machine Learning Intern
AugustCode Solutions Pvt. Ltd
06.2020 - 09.2020
Master of Engineering -
Birla Institute of Technology and Science
01.2018 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Engineering - undefined
Shivaji University
01.2012 - 01.2016
Snowflake SnowPro Core Certified
Machine Learning Certified
Neural Network and Deep Learning
AWS Fundamentals: going Cloud Native
Databricks Developer Foundation and essentials
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