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Ashok Kumar

Data Scientist (Specialist)

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Innovative data scientist with 4 years of experience using machine learning to deliver impactful results. Strong foundation in big data analysis, statistical modeling, and predictive analytics. Proficient with Python, R, and cloud platforms (GCP/Azure). Experience in diverse areas like computer vision, time series forecasting, and process optimization. Strong understanding of model deployment and its challenges. I seek collaborative global data science projects where I can use my skills to solve real-world problems. Eager to drive innovation and achieve measurable results.

Education

University Of San Diego

Masters in Cybersecurity Engineering

IISc Bangalore

Masters in Product Design and Manufacturing

IIT Delhi

Bachelors in Textile Technology

Career Break - Self Development

Self Development

2024-Sep - Till Date

  • Data Science Blog – Writing blogs to cover Data Science and Machine Learning topics HyperEscape
  • Laser Scanner – Developing android based 3D laser scanner and profiler. Modular attachment for mobile phones
  • GenAI Raspberrypi Assistant: Voice command and assistant using Google AI Studio Api.

Work Experience

Data Scientist (specialist) – Edge Analytics (1.8 Yrs)

iNxT (Ltimindtree Ltd)

2022-Dec - 2024-Sep

  • L&T Construction (MAHSR) – Computer vision-based production factory monitoring to produce production insights. Setting on prem servers and inference pipelines. Improved production cycle and bottleneck steps
  • L&T Heavy Engineering - In house Design and Developing laser based portable 3d profiling device. Integrated geometry-based defect monitoring for weld defects. Reduced NDT by 4 hrs
  • POC - Contact pattern defect classification using object detection models. Proposed Laser 3d profile creation for NDT
  • Ltimindtree - Smart Parking (Smart Spaces Product) solution using ANPR and QR to monitor ingress/egress.
  • Time Series Forecasting for Ltimindtree ESG reporting
  • PoC - Navistar - Big data analysis on vehicle OBD sensor data Providing insights for vehicle segments, age, driver profile
  • POC - AVIS – Car dent detection using segmentation models
  • Azure Digital Twin generation for Realtime monitoring rented vehicle and dent changes.
  • POC - GE Healthcare – Machine Log Analytics. GEN AI based logs analysis and troubleshooting.
  • POC - Structural Health Monitoring using accelerometer data RUL and predictive maintenance
  • Synthetic data generation for back testing anomaly detection models

Hardware: Nvidia Jetson Nano/Xavier, Raspberrypi 4b, Intel depth sense d435i, Line Laser, Lucid Vision Industrial Camera, Rapid Prototyping (3d Printer), Arduino, ADXL345

Technology: Python, C++, Arm64/32, Matlab, Free Cad, Creality slicer/Cura, Label Studio, QT Creator, Paraview

Libraries: Tensorflow, Pytorch, YoloV8, openvino, Opencv, GAN, Style transfer, SDV, QT6, Fast API, Streamlit,, Flask


Data Scientist (2.4 Yrs)

Data and Intelligence Group (Mindtree LTD)

2020-Aug to 2022-Dec

  • Developed **active learning** for model training and data labelling
  • Jaguar and Landrover – Consumer data analytics. Achieved 6% lead conversion utilizing logit model. Managing ML Model Pipelines using GCP Matillion. Managing SVCRM tables with big query.
  • Code migration from R to Python.
  • Customer churn prediction using survival models
  • P&G - Customer sales data analysis and building recommendation engine. Awarded for best delivery project
  • POC – Process optimizing using Linear/Non-Linear programming (Staff Scheduling, Supply Chain)
  • POC - Benchmarking ML Tools and Platforms (Samsung sds, Knime, H2O, Azureml, datarobot).

Technology: Python, R, GCP, Matillion, SVCRM, Brightics-Al (Samsung), KNIME, Pyspark-ML, Azure ML, Vector-Al

Libraries: Pyomo, Gekko, Gurobi, Excel Solver, Scikit-Learn

Patents

A handheld device for detecting weld defects and a method thereof

USPTO: 18/800488 (filed August 12, 2024)

IPO: 202421024373 (filed March 27, 2024)

Awards

Certification of Appreciation

Gracias Award For delivering in short span of time

Shooting Star

iWin Star Award For dedication in Connected Universe Group

Certifications

  • Databricks Foundations Partner Training
  • AZ-900
  • Intel Edge AI Certification
  • iLead (internal)
  • AI-050 (badge)