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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
STRENGTHS
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Prashant Chowdhary

Bangalore

Summary

  • Data Scientist with a proven track record in developing advanced statistical algorithms and business intelligence solutions. Strong academic background in analytical modeling and programming, backed by four years of hands-on experience in data analysis and deep learning. Enthusiastic about applying expertise in NLP, machine learning, and AI to drive efficiency and elevate business intelligence solutions for impactful outcomes.
  • Accustomed to solving complex problems and recognized for accomplishments in optimizing costs and dynamic entity resolution.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lead Data Scientist

Royal Bank of Scotland
Bangalore
01.2022 - Current
  • Pioneered the development and utilization of advanced NLP models utilizing deep learning techniques like LSTM, BERT, and Transformers for accurate classification of unstructured text.
  • Employed eli5, shap, and limeTextExplainer for improved model interpretability.
  • Enhanced operational efficiency by implementing automated infrastructure tasks with the use of Terraform and AWS Lambda.
  • Completed Quantexa training with a focus on dynamic entity resolution and network generation.

Data Scientist

Royal Bank Of Scotland
Bangalore
01.2021 - 01.2022
  • Extracted and transformed large datasets from Enterprise Data Warehouse to Data Lake.
  • Built Feature Bank for machine learning models, enhancing prediction accuracy.
  • The successful implementation of an optimized AML Transaction Monitoring model was achieved through my expertise in XGBoost and hyper-parameter optimization techniques using RandomizedCV and GridsearchCV.
  • Expertly tracked model performance and seamlessly integrated model recommendations into operational systems.

Associate Data Scientist

The Home Depot, Inc
Bangalore
01.2018 - 01.2019

Enrichment Features Optimization Model:

  • Achieved significant time savings through accurate prediction of optimal enrichment variables, resulting in a 40% reduction in costs.

Attribution Model:

  • Utilized Click Decay and Markov Chains to identify the key elements influencing conversions.
  • Utilized findings to optimize similar product categories based on customer journeys.

Markov Chain Model:

  • Mapped and analyzed customer journeys using probabilistic modeling techniques to gain insights into application interactions.
  • Transition probabilities were estimated to determine the conversions on particular channels.

Education

Masters of Technology in Computer Science & Engineering -

RITM/VTU
12.2015

Skills

  • Python
  • Azure ML
  • Deep learning
  • XGBOOST
  • Pyspark
  • NLP techniques
  • Logistic regression
  • AWS Lambda
  • Pytorch & TensorFlow
  • SVM, Bayes
  • Machine Learning
  • Decision tree
  • Random Forest
  • BERT, LSTM, RNN, ELMO
  • Dockers
  • Transformers
  • GenAI
  • Prompt Engineering

Accomplishments

MLOps Solution Design (Hackathon Winner)

  • Developed MLOps from development to monitoring, enhancing NLP text classification.

AML Model Innovation

  • Deployed XGBoost with hyperparameter tuning, improving transaction monitoring accuracy.

Attribution Model Implementation

  • Boosted conversion tracking via Click Decay and Markov Chains, enhancing marketing strategy.
  • Saved 40% processing time by optimizing value prediction for enrichment variables

Certification

Data Science certifications - TCS Internals & External

STRENGTHS

Advanced Statistical Algorithms

  • Proficient in implementing advanced statistical algorithms for data analysis and model building.

Expertise in Machine Learning

  • Skilled in developing machine learning models to derive insights and improve business processes.

Deep Learning Proficiency

  • Experienced in leveraging deep learning techniques to solve complex business problems.

Artificial Intelligence Knowledge

  • Knowledgeable in applying artificial intelligence concepts to drive innovative solutions.

Timeline

Lead Data Scientist

Royal Bank of Scotland
01.2022 - Current

Data Scientist

Royal Bank Of Scotland
01.2021 - 01.2022

Associate Data Scientist

The Home Depot, Inc
01.2018 - 01.2019

Masters of Technology in Computer Science & Engineering -

RITM/VTU
Prashant Chowdhary