Gaurav S.

## About Me 👋 Hi, I'm Gaurav Sarkar, a passionate and dedicated professional in the field of Data Science and Machine Learning. With a strong background in Computer Science, I'm committed to making a difference through data-driven insights. 🌟 **Key Highlights:** - 📚 I'm currently a Research Assistant in the Computer Science department at the International Institute of Information Technology, Hyderabad, where I'm pursuing cutting-edge research. - 💡 I've worked on a range of exciting projects,in finance, cybersecurity, research etc - 🚀 I have a strong grasp of industry-standard tools and libraries, including TensorFlow, PyTorch, Pandas, and more. - ☁️ I'm well-versed in MLOps and cloud services, having experience with AWS, GCP, Docker, and more. Work Experiance Padawan Fellow at OpenMined (Aug 2023 - Sep 2023): Conducted Data Science projects securely on external servers using the Syft Stack, ensuring data privacy. Intern Analyst at Wells Fargo (Jun 2023 - Aug 2023): Led a team focusing on handling escalated complaints and implemented a complaint categorization system.Worked towards streamlining complaint resolution processes using Large Language Models (LLM). Hugging Face Fellow (Jun 2022 - Aug 2023): Contributed to the Machine Learning open-source ecosystem, emphasizing Transformer and Natural Language Processing (NLP).Volunteered to support the community's efforts in democratizing ML. Quantitative Researcher at Multyfi (Apr 2023 - Jun 2023): Developed alpha-generating strategies using machine learning and deep learning, specifically predicting the volatility index of the Indian market. Problem Setter Intern (Data Science) at Scaler (Jun 2022 - Aug 2022): Responsible for creating article structures and reviewing content, specializing in topics like Numpy, Pandas, Keras, Matplotlib, and NLP. Globalink Research Intern at Mitacs (Jun 2022 - Aug 2022): Worked on machine learning projects focusing on predicting Temporomandibular Disorders Risk from Genotypes. Data Scientist Intern at Ford Motor Company (May 2022 - Jul 2022): Part of the Artificial Intelligence Advancement Center (AIAC) Team, specializing in NLP-based projects. Google CrowdSource ExploreML Facilitator (Apr 2022 - May 2022): Conducted Machine Learning sessions, teaching the basics of machine learning and covering Kaggle courses. Kaggle Dataset Expert (Dec 2020 - May 2022): Achieved the status of Kaggle Dataset Expert with a world rank of 335 out of 29,147. Data Engineer Intern at DataWeave (Oct 2021 - Dec 2021): Hackathon Wins 🏆 I take great pride in my participation and success in various hackathons, where I've had the opportunity to apply my skills to solve real-world challenges. Here are some of the notable hackathons I've won: 1. ABB Hackathon: - *Time-Series Problem Statement*: I successfully implemented an ensembling technique to address a time-series-based problem statement. My solution was recognized, and I was offered an internship by ABB, a leading global technology company. 2. Academic Grand Challenge by Government of Telangana: - *Financial Market Challenge*: I secured the 3rd prize among 15,000 participants in this competition, solving a financial market problem statement provided by Wells Fargo. I impressed the Wells Fargo team and was offered both an internship and a full-time position. 3. BOB World Hackathon: - *Banking Solution*: I won 2nd prize by developing a solution for a problem statement in the banking sector using an account aggregate model provided by Bank of Baroda. 4. National-Level Hackathon by Devfolio: - *Blockchain-Based Driver Booking App*: I led my team to victory in this hackathon, where we developed a blockchain-based driver booking app. Our solution was highly praised and led to valuable opportunities. 5.hAloThon 2021: - *AI-Guided Ultrasound Image Acquisition*: I emerged as the winner of this 48-hour hackathon sponsored by a health tech company. Our project focused on improving the quality of ultrasound images using AI guidance. 6. Kharagpur Winter of Code (KWOC): - Mentee & Mentor: I participated in KWOC both as a mentee (2020) and as a mentor (2021). This experience allowed me to expand my knowledge and guide other aspiring developers. These achievements in hackathons represent my ability to tackle complex problems, collaborate with diverse teams, and deliver innovative solutions under tight deadlines. My track record in hackathons reflects my dedication and passion for problem-solving and technology. I look forward to bringing this winning spirit to your projects and delivering outstanding results. 🌐 **Connect with Me:** - Email: [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]) - Phone: +91-6261186637 🔗 I'm eager to bring my expertise to your projects and help you turn your data into actionable insights. Let's collaborate and achieve great things together! Looking forward to working with you.