Sandeep Sharma
Summary
Ø Certified Project Management Professional with over a decade of experience in Machine Learning, Data Science, Business Analysis, and Project Management, providing a strong foundation for strategic decision-making, optimization of business processes, and successful project delivery.
Ø Expertise in Python programming for machine learning, data science, data analysis, modeling, and scalable solutions, enabling efficient data-driven insights and actionable recommendations.
Ø Proven track record of leading cross-functional teams and successfully managing end-to-end project lifecycles, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality products.
Ø Strong ability to identify business needs and translate them into technical requirements, aligning them with organizational objectives to drive impactful results.
Ø Effective storyteller capable of presenting complex information in a clear and compelling manner, facilitating understanding and decision-making at all levels using ms-powerpoint and power bi.
Skilled in stakeholder management, fostering productive relationships and ensuring alignment of project objectives with key stakeholders' expectations.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager (Delivery Manager, Data Science Manager)
The Math Company
08.2022 - 03.2023
- Lead a team of 16 employees with multiple portfolios
- O Data Engineering, Data Science and Product Engineering
- Stakeholder management: Creating Strategy, Building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders o Customers, partners, and internal teams
- O Managed the product development process using Agile methodologies, such as Scrum in JIRA
- Developed a product (data simulation arm) within the automotive domain, o enhancing product capabilities and driving innovation in vehicle performance analysis and optimization
- Develop, deploy, and maintain machine learning models on Azure Databricks platform
- Develop and maintain Alteryx workflows to process and transform data for reporting and analysis
- Develop project plans, including scope, objectives, deliverables, timelines, and budgets
- Monitor project progress, track milestones, and manage any deviations from the plan
- Created and maintained the Project roadmap, incorporating input from stakeholders, and ensured it aligned with the overall business strategy
- Led and managed Agile projects utilizing Scrum or Kanban methodologies, ensuring successful project delivery and adherence to Agile principles.
Senior Data Scientist
Cognizant Technology Solutions
11.2021 - 07.2022
- Act as the primary point of contact for project stakeholders, ensuring effective communication
- Conduct regular quality reviews, identify areas for improvement, and implement corrective actions
- Managed the project development process using Azure board and ms-project
- Improved processing speed by introducing new techniques after meeting with stakeholders
- Set clear expectations, provide feedback, and conduct performance evaluations for team members
- Started Data Driven strategy by implementing Analytics consulting, documentation and Scrum Part
- O Eventually helped organization to improve their operations and decision-making
- Developed and implemented data models and algorithms to extract insights and knowledge from data
- Develop, deploy, and maintain machine learning models on Azure Databricks platform
- Utilized statistical techniques and machine learning algorithms to solve complex business problems
- Work with cross-functional teams to implement and operationalize data-driven solutions
Data Scientist / Business Analyst
UnitedHealth Group (Optum)
01.2016 - 10.2021
- Establishes project plans and manages deadline
- Worked with Data Engineering teams for Data Pipeline development and improvements
- Ensure proper project closure, including documentation, archiving, and knowledge transfer
- Engage client to gather requirements/business rules, and ensure alignment with development teams
- Deal with a wider team in the software development lifecycle - PMs, BAs, and Scrum Masters
- Collaborated with stakeholders across the organization to understand business objectives and identify areas for improvement
- Collect, organize and analyze large datasets to identify patterns and insights
- Develop predictive models and algorithms to support business decision-making
- Set clear expectations, provide feedback, and conduct performance evaluations for team members.
Calculation Analyst
Aon
06.2014 - 08.2015
- Benefit Calculation,
- Design, develop, and maintain SQL queries to extract and manipulate data from databases
- Develop and maintain VBA macros
- Work with stakeholders to identify data analysis requirements and deliver solutions that meet their needs
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to data extraction, manipulation, and reporting.
Senior Associate
Xerox
10.2011 - 06.2014
- Develop and maintain automated reports and dashboards using VBA and Excel
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand their data requirements
- Conduct ad-hoc data analysis as required
- Communicate data insights and findings to stakeholders in a clear and concise manner
Education
M.C.A (Master of Computer Application) -
Swami Vivekanand Subharti University
B.C.A (Bachelor of computer applications) - undefined
Guru Nanak Dev University
Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) - undefined
Scrum Alliance
Project Management Professional (PMP) -
Project Management Institute
Certified Scrum Master (CSM) -
Scrum Alliance
Alliance Six Sigma Lean certification from Optum by saving $88,000. - undefined
Additional Information
- Extracurricular Activities & Interests , State Winner and National player in Boxing under 64kg weight (welterweight) category. Interest in Chess, Played at district and state level from Amritsar. Interest in Geo-politics, Stock Market, Business Development, and History.
Skills
- Project Manager
- Agile Manager
- Project Management
- Project Planning
- Project Scope Analysis
- Agile Methodology
- Functional and Business Requirements
- New Product Introduction Strategies
- Project Goals and Milestones
- Product Development
- Critical Thinking
- Business Development
- Progress Monitoring
- Business Planning
- Stakeholder Relations
- Product Definition
- Roadmap Development
- Strategic Planning
- Gathering Requirements
- Product LifeCycle Management
- Deep Learning
- Product Management and Branding
- Launch New Products
- Change Impact Analysis
- Release Planning
- Predictive Modeling
- SWOT Analysis
- Statistical Analysis
- Machine Learning
- Data Modeling Design
- Model Development
- Data Science Principles Implementation
- Plan Agile Sprints
- Predictive Analysis
- Business Requirements Gathering
Timeline
Project Manager (Delivery Manager, Data Science Manager)
The Math Company
08.2022 - 03.2023
Senior Data Scientist
Cognizant Technology Solutions
11.2021 - 07.2022
Data Scientist / Business Analyst
UnitedHealth Group (Optum)
01.2016 - 10.2021
Calculation Analyst
Aon
06.2014 - 08.2015
Senior Associate
Xerox
10.2011 - 06.2014
M.C.A (Master of Computer Application) -
Swami Vivekanand Subharti University
B.C.A (Bachelor of computer applications) - undefined
Guru Nanak Dev University
Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) - undefined
Scrum Alliance
Project Management Professional (PMP) -
Project Management Institute
Certified Scrum Master (CSM) -
Scrum Alliance
Alliance Six Sigma Lean certification from Optum by saving $88,000. - undefined
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