Hi πŸ‘‹,
I'm Rahul
AI & Data Professional

Building intelligent systems that turn complex data into real-world decisionsβ€”through machine learning, automation, and human-centered analysis.

About Me

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Machine Learning Engineer & Data Scientist

With 4+ years of experience across the finance and travel industries, I specialize in designing end-to-end machine learning solutions that turn data into measurable business outcomes. Currently pursuing my MS in Data Science at the University of Maryland, I bring a blend of deep technical expertise and strategic thinking to build scalable, explainable AI systems that drive real-world impact.

University of Maryland

Master of Science in Data Science
May 2024 - Dec 2025 College Park, MD

Key Courses

  • Probability & Statistics
  • Principles of Data Science
  • Principles of Machine Learning
  • Big Data Systems
  • Algorithms for Data Science
  • Data Representation and Modelling

Notable Achievements

  • GPA: 4.0/4.0

Indian Institute of Technology (BHU) Varanasi

Bachelor of Technology in Engineering
July 2016 - May 2020 Varanasi, India

Key Courses

  • Engineering Mathematics
  • Computer Programming
  • Numerical Techniques
  • Mathematical Methods

Work Experience

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Data Scientist – Jet2 Holidays

Jun 2022 – Aug 2024 Remote
  • Developed a call transcript classification pipeline using LLMs and few-shot learning, reducing manual effort by over 60%.
  • Built dynamic risk scoring models (LSTM, ensemble) for pricing and route optimization, directly impacting business strategy.
  • Designed a real-time disaster detection system using topic modeling and anomaly detection (Isolation Forest).
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams on documentation, reporting, and ML-to-business integration workflows.
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Data Scientist – Fibe

Sep 2021 – Jun 2022 Pune, India
  • Prototyped income estimation models to improve credit approval decisions.
  • Collaborated on stakeholder reporting using visual summaries and compliance-driven communication.
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Associate Data Scientist – ATCS

Nov 2020 – Sept 2021 Jaipur, India
  • Built a classification model for legal document tagging using transfer learning and NLP preprocessing.
  • Created modular pipelines for automated document ingestion and labeling accuracy validation.
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Research Intern – Axio

May 2020 – Nov 2020 Bangalore, India
  • Developed dashboards and reporting templates for loan segmentation and risk analysis.
  • Created structured executive summaries to support funding and strategic planning discussions.

Projects

Skills

Programming & Languages
95%

Python (Advanced), SQL (Advanced), PySpark (Intermediate), C/C++ (Intermediate), MATLAB (Intermediate), JavaScript

AI & Machine Learning
90%

LLMs, Generative AI, RAG Systems, Deep Learning, Machine Learning, Model Development & Deployment, Clustering, Anomaly Detection, Computer Vision, NLP

Frameworks & Libraries
85%

TensorFlow, PyTorch, Transformers, OpenCV, Statsmodels, Langchain, LangGraph, MCP, FastAPI, Scikit-learn, Pandas, NumPy

Data Engineering & Databases
88%

MS SQL Server, MySQL, Snowflake, Redshift, Hadoop, Spark, Supabase, Neo4j, pgvector, Data Pipelines, ETL/ELT

Cloud & DevOps
82%

AWS, GCP, Azure, Docker, GitHub Actions, CI/CD, MLOps, Kubernetes, Infrastructure as Code

Analytics & Visualization
90%

Tableau, Power BI, Matplotlib, Seaborn, Statistical Analysis, A/B Testing, Data Storytelling, Business Intelligence

Tools & Platforms
85%

Dataiku, Knime, Databricks, Git, Vercel, Railway, Jupyter, VS Code, Postman, API Development

Soft Skills & Leadership
92%

Communication, Storytelling, Stakeholder Collaboration, Problem Solving, Ownership, Agile MVP Mindset, Cross-functional Team Leadership

Extracurriculars & Awards

Kashi Utkarsh – Volunteer Educator

2017 - 2020 Dedicated to supporting educational equity by mentoring underprivileged children through the student-led Kashi Utkarsh initiative. Played an active role in fostering both academic development and personal growth by providing consistent guidance, encouragement, and foundational learning support. Certificate β†—

IIT(BHU) Sports – Football & Athletics πŸ₯‰

2017 - 2019 Represented IIT(BHU) at the Inter IIT Meet and Spardha Sports Fest. Secured 3rd place in the 800m race at Spardha, reached the finals in the 400m sprint at Inter IIT, and competed as a member of the IIT(BHU) Football team.

Team of the Year – Jet2

December 2023 Awarded "Team of the Year" at Jet2 Travel Technology as part of a small, high-impact team that delivered predictive models driving significant revenue growth. Award letter β†—

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