Sakshi Malhotra
Delhi
Summary
Data Scientist with 3+ years of experience applying statistical analysis, machine learning, and data engineering to solve complex business problems. Skilled in time series forecasting, NLP, and deep learning with hands-on expertise in Python, SQL, and R. Proven track record of building scalable pipelines, automating reporting workflows, and deploying AI-driven solutions on Azure and Databricks. Recognized with HCL’s North Star Award for excellence in Microsoft-certified data initiatives.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
11
11
Certificates
2
2
Languages
Work History
Software Developer
HCL Technologies
08.2024 - Current
- Designed and deployed time series forecasting models using ARIMA, Seq2Seq, and custom algorithms within Azure Databricks, delivering improved demand prediction accuracy by 15%, and enabling business teams to reduce operational inefficiencies across forecasting workflows.
- Automated end-to-end reporting pipelines by integrating SQL databases with Azure Synapse and connecting outputs to Power BI dashboards, which eliminated repetitive manual updates, reduced reporting effort by 40%, and enabled near real-time decision-making for senior stakeholders.
- Conducted clustering-based analysis and anomaly detection on large volumes of time series data, identifying inefficiencies, and uncovering hidden trends that informed resource optimization strategies across multiple internal teams.
- Enhanced experimental AI and NLP prototypes by building proof-of-concepts in R and Python, accelerating model experimentation cycles, and demonstrating innovative use cases for recommendation systems and text analysis within HCL’s AI initiatives.
- Actively participated in internal workshops on LLMs, Generative AI, and Azure DevOps, gaining practical exposure to cutting-edge technologies, and integrating newly learned concepts into ongoing projects.
Software Engineer
HCL Technologies
05.2022 - 07.2024
- Implemented Informatica MDM solutions integrated with Oracle SQL and SOAP-UI to manage enterprise data, achieving 99%+ accuracy in data validation and synchronization between SAP and MDM systems, which improved downstream reporting quality for client operations.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to design and automate data workflows, improving project coordination, reducing manual dependencies, and cutting daily reporting turnaround time by 25%.
- Built and delivered predictive ML models using Python and scikit-learn, transforming client-specific requirements into scalable solutions that were successfully deployed in enterprise environments with zero post-release critical defects.
- Partnered with stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical specifications, resulting in the on-time deployment of three large-scale enterprise systems and enhanced client satisfaction scores.
- Provided mentorship to four junior engineers, improving their SQL and data engineering skills and boosting team delivery efficiency by 20%, while also contributing to stronger coding and quality review standards.
Intern (Training Phase)
HCL Technologies
10.2021 - 05.2022
- Acquired foundational skills in SQL, Java, Angular, and Node.js by developing small-scale applications and completing structured training exercises, building a strong technical base for future project work.
- Assisted in applying Agile project lifecycle frameworks to team-based tasks, contributing to sprint planning and reducing rework cycles by 15% through careful adherence to iterative development practices.
- Participated in structured training programs that emphasized coding best practices, software development methodologies, and collaboration tools, achieving consistently high performance ratings during assessments.
Education
Bachelor of Computer Applications - undefined
04.2025
Skills
Languages Python, SQL, R, Java, JavaScript, HTML, CSS
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IBM Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (AI), Data 365 : Introduction to Data and Data Science, Optimize Costs for Google Kubernetes Engine, Manage Kubernetes in Google Cloud, AWS Introduction to Machine Learning: Art of the Possible!, AWS Partner: Generative AI on AWS Essentials (Business)!, AWS Fundamentals of Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence, Amazon EMR, AWS Networking Basics, Amazon Q Developer, Amazon Bedrock, AWS PartnerCast
11-2024
Create ML Models with BigQuery ML, Detect Manufacturing Defects using Visual Inspection AI, Generative AI Fundamentals, Analyze Speech and Language with Google APIs, Perform Predictive Data Analysis in BigQuery, Automate Data Capture at Scale with Document AI, Use Machine Learning APIs on Google Cloud, Deploy Kubernetes Applications on Google Cloud
10-2024
Software Developer - HCL Technologies
08.2024 - Current
IBM Machine Learning
07-2024
Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst
06-2024
Traditional Data Architectures: Data Warehousing and ETL Systems
04-2024
IBM Data Science Specialization , Data Analysis Python
03-2024
Data Science Methodologies , Data Visualization with Python, Database and SQL for Data Science with Python, Machine Learning with Python
02-2024
Tools for Data Science
01-2024
What is Data Science
12-2023
Cloud Databases
07-2023
DevOps Security Considerations, Dev Ops Support Administrator, The Language of Dev Ops
07-2023
Software Engineer - HCL Technologies
05.2022 - 07.2024
Intern (Training Phase) - HCL Technologies
10.2021 - 05.2022
Amity University - Bachelor of Computer Applications,
Awards
AI Skilling Initiative – HCLTech–Microsoft Cloudspiration 2025
Certified in “Agility Delivered with Microsoft AI”, advanced AI and cloud upskilling program
North Star 2025 Learning Academy – HCLTech–MicrosoftRecognition for outstanding performance in Microsoft-certified upskilling program.
North Star Award – HCLTech–Microsoft Cloudspiration 2025Recognition for completing Microsoft-certified AI & cloud innovation program
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