Skill set: My toolkit for success
Explore my skill set - a culmination of academic exploration and real-world application, designed to empower data-driven decision-making and innovation.
About Me: Unveiling my story
Imagine this: " You're surrounded by the comforting aroma of freshly baked bread and the sound of laughter echoing through your cozy home-run bakery. Amidst the warmth and charm of your business, you find yourself pondering over the diverse array of customers who frequent your establishment. Inspired by your passion for baking and fueled by the desire to better understand your patrons, you contemplate the application of data science algorithms to categorize and analyze your customer base. But in this quaint setting, amidst flour-dusted countertops and the familiar hum of your ovens, which algorithms hold the key to unraveling the secrets hidden within your bakery's data? "
As someone who thrives on solving mysteries and uncovering insights, I'm eager to explore the possibilities and help you optimize your business's success. With a Master's in Computer Science focused on Data Science, I am passionate about creating solutions to solve complex business problems. I am adept in fostering cross-functional collaboration and driving project success through communication and strong technical expertise in data science.
- Phone: (213) 242-4022
- City: New York, USA
- Degree: Master's in Computer Science
- Email: tnshroff16@gmail.com
Programming Languages:
- Python
- R
- SQL
- Java
- HTML
- CSS
Technologies:
- Tableau
- Databricks
- Git
- MLFlow
- JIRA
- SSMS
- Cognos
- Excel
- PowerPoint
Libraries and Frameworks:
- PyTorch
- PySpark
- Numpy
- Pandas
- Matplotlib
- NLTK
- scikit-learn
Statistical Methods:
- Hypothesis Testing
- ANOVA
Machine Learning Algorithms:
- Regression
- Random Forest
- Gradient Boosting
- XG Boost
- Clustering
- FB Prophet
Portfolio
Beyond the tools, lies the heart of my work—the laboratory of my projects—a canvas for creativity, experimentation, and innovation. These projects serve as a testament to my analytical prowess and my ability to translate data-driven insights into actionable solutions.
Moving beyond the tangible results showcased in my portfolio, my resume offers a bird's-eye view of my professional evolution. It traces my journey from academic excellence to impactful work experiences, each step meticulously planned in my data-driven career.
Work Experience
Data Scientist
June 2023 - Present
University of Rochester
- Built an end-to-end student retention predictive model to help university leadership identify at-risk students early, enabling targeted interventions and resource allocations.
- Developed a Student Performance Dashboard and Course Enrollment & Job Placement Dashboard for the university to utilize and develop key business strategies.
- Led initiatives to resolve data discrepancies and improve the consistency and accuracy of student records, reducing data validation time for other teams and increasing efficiency by 50%.
- Designed an Oracle database architecture in collaboration with multiple teams, focusing on user authentication, authorization, and data security.
- Fostered strong collaboration with cross-functional teams to implement the predictive model, ensuring smooth integration with Cognos, Denodo, and Oracle MySQL.
Data Analyst Intern
September 2023 - December 2023
Paychex Inc.
- Built and deployed a random forest classification model to predict sales for Paychex’s payroll solution with an 85% recall.
- Developed strategies for revenue optimization and shared actionable recommendations with the stakeholders.
- Optimized complex SQL queries by eliminating view dependencies and streamlining joins reducing runtime by 50%.
- Established Git for data integration solutions, enabling seamless updates and collaboration across teams.
- Collaborated with Sales, Marketing, and Data Engineering teams to ensure seamless data integration and data accuracy.
Research Analyst
August 2021 - May 2022
IBM
- Led a team of 4 to convert English to Indian Sign Language by generating a 3D avatar with hand signs.
- Leveraged speech-to-text API, phrase re-ordering and NLTK library to perform tokenization and lemmatization for text.
- Accelerated the inference latency by 500%, by caching the SiGML files containing HamNoSys notations
Data Science Intern
May 2021 - July 2021
Women in Data Science
- Performed exploratory data analysis for consumer forum complaints using NLP and derived actionable insights.
- Designed an engagement score model using sentiment analysis on twitter voice and text data.
Founder
June 2020 - June 2022
The Lavender Whisk
- Managed advertising, inventory planning, and finances as the founder of a bakery startup.
- Analyzed product-level time-series data and social media trends to design profitable bakery products.
Education
Master of Science in Computer Science (Data Science)
August 2022 - May 2024
University of Rochester, Rochester, New York
- Coursework: Computational Statistics, Data Mining, Time Series Analysis, Statistical Machine Learning
- Recognized for academic excellence with a 30% Scholarship on tuition fees.
Bachelor of Technology in Information Technology
August 2018 - May 2022
Savitribai Phule Pune University
- Coursework: Machine Learning, Advanced Machine Learning, Business Intelligence, Natural Language Processing, Data Structures, Design and Analysis of Algorithms, Database Management Systems, Cloud Computing, Digital Marketing
- Awarded the ‘Cummins – Excellence Award’ as the Best Outgoing Student Award for 2021-2022
Accolades: Celebrating the Milestones
Cummins - Excellence Award
During my undergraduate studies at MKSSS's Cummins College of Engineering for Women, an Autonomous Institute affiliated with Savitribai Phule Pune University, I was honored to receive the Cummins - Excellence Award for the class of 2022. This esteemed accolade is bestowed upon individuals who demonstrate exceptional proficiency across academia, co-curricular, and extracurricular domains, showcasing well-rounded skills and contributions to the academic community.
Awards for "English to Indian Sign Langauge"
I, along with my team of three, participated in multiple competitons during the final year of our undergraduate degree. Our project, "English to ISL" recieved the Runner Up position at the MUTATION 2022 Competition and a Consolation Prize at the Aspire 2022 National Level Competition.
