SHALINI PRIYA
Sr. Data Scientist
Dublin
Summary
- Senior Data Scientist with over 8 years of experience in advanced data analysis and machine learning optimization.
- Pursuing a Master's in AI to deepen knowledge of advanced technologies.
- AWS Certified Machine Learning Specialist with extensive hands-on experience in deploying, managing, and scaling ML models using AWS services like SageMaker, EC2, and Lambda.
- Proven ability to build complex machine learning models using Python and other languages.
- Strong track record translating business needs into effective technical solutions and optimizing models.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Masters Student (AI)
National College of Ireland
1 2024 - 1 2025
- Completed coursework in broad range of subjects, developing well-rounded education.
- Academics exposure subjects like Machine learning, Data Analytics, Programming with AI ,Artificial Intelligence Driven Decision
- Project :- Talent-Fit leverages BERT-based NLP techniques to improve resume screening, ensuring efficient, unbiased candidate evaluation and ranking, advancing data-driven HR practices in recruitment.
- Project :- Travel Recommendation : It's a project based of AI's impact on personalized travel experiences, employing predictive analytics, machine learning, NLP, and real-time customization for enhanced user satisfaction and efficient recommendations.
Senior Data Scientist
Western Union
11.2020 - 01.2024
- Developed machine learning models to forecast customer behavior, optimize pricing, and improve marketing campaigns, achieving a 15% increase in conversion rates.
- Led a team of data scientists and analysts, providing technical guidance and mentorship, driving successful project execution.
- Built and deployed machine learning pipelines using AWS SageMaker for seamless model deployment and scalability.
- Worked with stakeholders and teams to translate business challenges into data science initiatives, identifying key opportunities.
- Developed innovative machine learning models, including recommendation systems, resulting in a 20% revenue increase.
- Automated data pipelines for efficient data collection, cleaning, and preprocessing, improving data quality.
- Conducted A/B tests and presented insights using visualizations, enabling data-driven decision-making for new features and campaigns.
Business Analyst
FedEx
05.2019 - 07.2020
- Applied Sales Forecasting Models, achieving 75% cost and time savings for the Marketing Team while managing deliverables.
- Designed and forecasted Business Plans for MIESA region countries using ARIMA model techniques.
- Automated CAPACITY MANAGEMENT Dashboard for India's freights using Spotfire, reducing error chances by 99%.
- Analyzed and modeled business processes, implementing improvements for streamlined workflows.
- Collaborated with clients and cross-functional teams, ensuring effective communication and driving data analysis for informed decision-making.
Senior Analyst
Ugam Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
05.2017 - 04.2019
- Collaborated with stakeholders, achieving a 70% increase in utilization savings.
- Developed Credit and Market Risk models using SAS and Tableau.
- Utilized Google Cloud and SAP Qualtrics for data extraction and analysis.
- Mentored junior analysts, sharing business, functional, and technical expertise.
Senior Analyst
Datamatics Management Services Inc.
11.2015 - 05.2017
- Created interactive dashboards and automated reports, providing real-time insights and data visualization which helped Stakeholders for decision Making.
- Utilized SQL to extract, join, and query complex datasets, ensuring accurate and efficient data retrieval.
- Combined SQL and Tableau for seamless data integration, enabling stakeholders to track key business metrics and drive data-informed strategies.
- Utilized SPSS and SAS for advanced market research, delivering insights to enhance targeted marketing strategies.
Education
B.E - Computer Science - Computer Technology
Nagpur University
NagpurMaster of Science - Artificial Intelligence
NATIONAL COLLEGE OF IRELAND
Dublin 01.2024 - Current
Skills
Programming Languages: Python, SAS, SQL
ML Libraries/Frameworks: TensorFlow, PyTorch, Keras, Scikit-learn, XGBoost
Deep Learning: CNNs, RNNs, GANs, LSTMs
NLP: BERT, GPT, Transformers, SpaCy, NLTK
Big Data & Cloud: AWS, Teradata, Snowflake
DevOps/Tools: Docker, Git
Dashboard Tools: Tableau, SPOTFIRE, Power BI
Certification
Tableau Analyst
Accomplishments
- Highest Contributor in Campus Drive, Western Union in January 2023
- Bravo - Relentless Pursuit of better, Western Union in December 2020
- Shooting Star Award April 2013(Quarterly)
- Go getter award - April 2015 (FY15 Annual)
Flawless performance - September 2018
Languages
English, Hindi
Native language
Timeline
Master of Science - Artificial Intelligence
NATIONAL COLLEGE OF IRELAND
01.2024 - Current
Senior Data Scientist
Western Union
11.2020 - 01.2024
Business Analyst
FedEx
05.2019 - 07.2020
Senior Analyst
Ugam Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
05.2017 - 04.2019
Senior Analyst
Datamatics Management Services Inc.
11.2015 - 05.2017
Masters Student (AI)
National College of Ireland
1 2024 - 1 2025
B.E - Computer Science - Computer Technology
Nagpur University