My Kaggle Story

2X Kaggle Expert

As a 2x expert in discussions and notebooks, I've dedicated myself to contributing meaningfully to the data science community. With a world rank of 1045 out of 30549 data scientists, I've tackled a spectrum of challenges, from guiding newcomers through their first steps to collaborating on intricate code projects. Whether answering newbie questions or diving deep into code collaborations, I've poured my heart into fostering a supportive and vibrant community dedicated to advancing the field of data science.

Recommendations

I had the pleasure of working closely with Harshal Panchal during his tenure as a Remote Data Analyst at Orange Technolab Middle East. Harshal consistently demonstrated a high level of professionalism, analytical prowess, and dedication to his work.

Vijay Panchal – CEO, Orange Technolab MiddleEast FZE

I had the pleasure of collaborating with Harshal Panchal on a end to end deep learning project. His proficiency in understanding data before diving into selecting models and conducting insightful exploratory analysis stood out. Harshal's strong mathematical foundation was evident in his adept handling of machine learning algorithms. I highly recommend Harshal for his exceptional data science skills.

John Lemmon – Data Engineer, EY

Experience

Junior Financial Data Analyst - Orange Technolab MiddleEast FZE

Feb 2019 - Aug 2021

• Elevated data accuracy by 20% through continuous leadership in comprehensive data cleaning and preprocessing initiatives during a two-year tenure.

• Drove a sustained 15% increase in decision-making efficiency by developing and enhancing dynamic data visualizations using Power BI.

• Pioneered continuous collaboration, analyzing customer behaviour trends over two years, resulting in a cumulative 10% boost in customer engagement through targeted marketing strategies.

Summer Data Scientist Intern - Brainy Beam Technologies

Nov 2021 - Jan 2022

• Implemented advanced ML models, reducing prediction errors by 20% and enhancing project delivery efficiency.

• Led a data quality initiative, decreasing anomalies by 27%, ensuring a more accurate foundation for analytics.

• Optimized Tableau dashboard, increasing user engagement by 30% and speeding up decision-making by 15%.

• Utilized NLTK libraries for emotional analysis, achieving a 25% improvement in sentiment classification accuracy for clients meeting transcripts of the company.

Art Director and Creative Leadership Roles

Feb 2022 - May 2022

• Pioneered the integration of XGBoost and other models, achieving a 20% reduction in prediction errors, and revolutionizing project delivery efficiency.

• Led a groundbreaking data validation initiative leveraging Apache Spark, resulting in a 27% decrease in anomalies, ensuring unparalleled data integrity for analytics.

• Innovated Tableau dashboards with Plotly and other libraries for enhanced interactivity, driving a 30% surge in user engagement and accelerating decision-making by 15%.

• Implemented custom sentiment analysis pipelines with spaCy, yielding a remarkable 25% increase in sentiment classification accuracy for client communication transcripts.

Data Scientist & Python Developer Intern - Reach Technologies

Feb 2017 - Feb 2021

• Worked for Smoosh India, Workplay Digital, Thar Technologies, Jute&Co, MedCafe Solutions, Jumeirah Dental Clinic, MintClem and many more companies for contract terms.

• Transformed visual identities for multiple companies, achieving a 20% average increase in client satisfaction.

• Implemented creative strategies leading to a 17% average boost in brand awareness. Streamlined design processes across various projects, contributing to an average 28% reduction in project delivery time across all the clients.