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Reshma B Nair

Data Scientist, Bengaluru,

Summary

Educator turned Data Scientist, dedicated to applying experience and analytical skills in a Data Scientist role. Committed to leveraging data analysis, machine learning, and programming abilities to create meaningful data-driven solutions.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate

Work History

Machine Learning and Coding Instructor

Whitehat Education Technology Pvt Ltd
Mumbai
07.2020 - Current
  • Imparting knowledge in Machine Learning, with a focus on recommendation systems, game and app development and integration with JavaScript, React Native, and Python.
  • Worked on a project that applies statistical analysis to exoplanetary data, generates informative charts to extract intriguing patterns, and identifies potential habitable exoplanets within the dataset.

Assistant Professor

Sri Krishna College of Engineering and Technology
Coimbatore
06.2017 - 03.2019
  • Educating in ML, fueling student enthusiasm for cutting-edge areas such as deep learning and reinforcement learning. Oversaw projects spanning image recognition to biometric applications,
  • Guided students to develop an innovative ATM system utilizing the Haar Cascade method for face recognition, enhancing security and user experience in ATM transactions

Assistant Professor

Bannari Amman Institute Of Technology
Erode
01.2017 - 06.2017
  • Conducted sessions on Distributed Computing, soft skills, and aptitude development to foster comprehensive growth among third-year students.
  • Co-PI for a project accepted by the Department of Science and Technology.

Skills

    Machine Learning

    Regression

  • Linear and non-linear
  • Feature selection
  • Regularization
  • Classification

  • Logistic regression
  • Decision trees
  • SVM
  • Random Forest
  • Ensemble Techniques

  • Random Forests
  • Gradient Boosting
  • Bagging

    Text Analytics

  • NER: Identifying entities (eg, names, dates, organizations)
  • Sentiment Analysis
  • Statistical Analysis

  • EDA
  • Outlier Detection
  • IQR
  • Sampling Techniques
  • Tools/Languages

  • Languages: Python, JavaScript
  • Tools/Library: PowerBI, Tableau, Matplotlib
  • Databases

  • SQL, MongoDB

Timeline

Machine Learning and Coding Instructor

Whitehat Education Technology Pvt Ltd
07.2020 - Current

Assistant Professor

Sri Krishna College of Engineering and Technology
06.2017 - 03.2019

Assistant Professor

Bannari Amman Institute Of Technology
01.2017 - 06.2017

Ph.D.: Deep Learning -

Karunya University - Coimbatore

Master of Technology: Computer Science -

Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham - Coimbatore

Bachelor of Technology: Information Technology -

KGISL Institute of Technology - Coimbatore

SSLC: Computer Science -

Avila Convent Mat Hr Sec School - Coimbatore

Higher Secondary: Computer Science -

Avila Convent Mat Hr Sec School - Coimbatore

Certification

  • Certification in Python for Data Science, with ongoing pursuit of an Advanced Data Science and AI Certification from Learnbay
  • Certification as a Whitehat Jr Teacher for Skills in Application Development Fundamentals and the Python Programming Language.
  • Certified as a Microsoft Innovative Educator with expertise in Microsoft MEE Education Skills for Innovation.
  • Certified in Skills for Innovation from INTEL

Publications

  • Submitted a paper on "Educational Data Mining: A Systematic Review of Machine Learning Algorithms" in IEEE Conference at NIT Manipur
  • An approach to identify the depressed people using tweets", International Journal of Control Theory and Applications, Vol 9 pp, 2016- Scopus Indexed
  • A Flask based application for recommending similar kind of dresses", International Journal of Engineering and Technology - Scopus Indexed
  • Face Recognition based new generation ATM system", International Journal for Science and Advance Research in Technology, ISSN 2395- 1052, Vol 3, Issue 11, 2018
  • Biometric based classroom monitoring system", International Journal of Research in Engineering Science and Management, Vol 1, Issue 1, 2017
  • Mobility Management in Vertical Handover using Load Balancing Mechanism", Tenth International Conference on Computing, Communication and Information Systems NCCCIS-18

Internship

  • Gilbert Research Center, Coimbatore: (Sept 2022)
  • VDime Innovations Pvt Limited, IIT Madras Research Park, Chennai (Dec 2015- June 2016)

Education

Ph.D.: (Part-time): Deep Learning                                                                                          2021-Present

  • Karunya University, Coimbatore

 M.Tech: Computer Science                                                                                                     2014-2016 

  • Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Coimbatore CGPA: 7.68

B.Tech: Information Technology                                                                                             2010-2014 

  • KGISL Institute of Technology, Coimbatore CGPA: 8.1

Projects

1. Problem Statement: Enhancing car insurance risk assessment and premiums via accurate claim probability prediction.

   Solution

  • Comparative analysis identified Random Forest as the best model.
  • Text analytics improved risk assessment via NLP and sentiment analysis.
  • Statistical analysis revealed data patterns and relationships.
  • Leveraged Python, libraries, and tools for comprehensive insights.

  Conclusion: Random Forest's selection promises to revolutionize insurance assessment and pricing for mutual benefit with about 92% accuracy.

2. Problem Statement: Recommending fashion items based on a user's Facebook photos. 

    Solution

  • Developed an app utilizing Collaborative Filtering algorithm for fashion recommendations.
  • Utilized user's Facebook photos as input data to analyze past fashion interactions.
  • Enhanced fashion communication by suggesting similar dresses based on the algorithm.
  • Improved user engagement and style exploration with tailored fashion recommendations

    Conclusion: This app streamlines fashion recommendations, benefiting users and the fashion industry.

Paper Publications

  • Paper Title: "Educational Data Mining: A Systematic Review of Machine Learning Algorithms" presented at IEEE Conference at Karunya University, Coimbatore.
  • Paper Title: "A Flask based application for recommending similar kind of dresses" published in International Journal of Engineering and Technology (2018) - Scopus Indexed.
  • Paper Title: "Face Recognition based new generation ATM system" published in International Journal for Science and Advance Research in Technology (Vol 3, Issue 11,2018).
  • Paper Title: "Biometric based classroom monitoring system" published in International Journal of Research in Engineering Science and Management, (Vol 1, Issue1, 2017).
  • Paper Title: "An approach to identify the depressed people using tweets" published in International Journal of Control Theory and Applications (Vol 9, 2016) - Scopus Indexed
Reshma B Nair