About
Welcome to my dynamic portfolio! I am an ambitious individual currently pursuing a Master's degree in Data Science and Analytics, backed by a solid foundation in Computer Engineering from my Bachelor's degree. With over 3 years of hands-on experience in the realm of Data Science and Analytics, I bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the table.
Beyond the technical realm, I am deeply passionate about effective management, as evidenced by my successful tenure as the Cultural Secretary of my college. In this role, I orchestrated over 30 events, spanning both academic and cultural domains, managing a dedicated team of more than 100 students. This experience not only honed my organizational skills but also showcased my ability to lead and inspire a large group toward a common goal.
My love for technology and data is complemented by a rich tapestry of interests, including dance, theater, and sports – with soccer holding a special place in my heart. My involvement in various clubs, such as the Google Developers Club, where I served as a Student Data Science Lead and Google Cloud Facilitator, speaks to my commitment to staying at the forefront of technological advancements. Additionally, my roles in the IEEE Club as Marketing and Research Head, and contributions to the TEDx College Club underscore my diverse skill set and broad interests.
In essence, I consider myself a true Data Enthusiast with a flair for fun and marketing. This portfolio serves as a testament to my dedication to the craft of Data Science, showcasing not only my technical prowess but also my leadership abilities and multifaceted personality. I am excited about the opportunities ahead and eager to contribute my unique blend of skills to the ever-evolving field of Data Science..
Data Engineer / Scientist
With 3+ years of experience in the field of Data Science and Analytics, I am looking forward to give my best in order to learn and explore this field in depth.
- Website: https://divyaraj-t.github.io/
- Phone: +1(757)-777-1394
- State: Virginia, USA
- Degree: Master of Science
- Email: thakariadivyaraj@gmail.com
- Freelance: Available
I have a strong passion for unlocking insights and driving decision-making through data. I specialize in turning complex data sets into actionable information and presenting them in a way that stakeholders can easily understand. With experience in statistical analysis, data visualization, and programming languages such as SQL, Python, and R, I am well-equipped to handle a wide range of analytical challenges. I am constantly seeking new techniques and tools to improve my analytical skills and stay up-to-date with industry best practices. My goal as a data analyst is to empower organizations to make informed decisions and drive positive business outcomes through the power of data.
Skills
Showcasing some Data Engineering skills that I have mastered thorugh out the years.
Resume
Experienced data scientist, skilled in collecting, cleaning, and analyzing large volumes of data to identify patterns, trends, and insights that drive strategic decision-making. Proficient in various data analysis tools and programming languages, searching for new opportunities to apply practical knowledge in the field of Data Science and Analytics.
Sumary
Divyaraj Thakaria
Motivated and deadline-driven Data Scientist with 3+ years of experience in analyzing, vizualizing and predicting results based on data.
- Virginia Beach, VA
- 757-777-1394
- thakariadivyaraj@gmail.com
Education
Masters of Science in Data Science & Analytics
2022-2024
Old Dominion University, Norfolk.
Relevant Coursework: Data Analysis & Visualization, Machine Learning, Big Data Analytics, Artificial Intelligence
Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Engineering
2018-2022
S.C.E.T, Surat, India
Relevant Coursework: Algorithms, Operating Systems, Database Management, Data Structures, Machine Learning, Data Mining.
Certifications
Introduction to data science in python
University of Michigan (coursera)
Google Cloud Campus Facilitator
AI-FOR-INDIA [Face Recognition application using python]
GUVI
IT Security: Defense against the digital dark arts
Network and Database Security
Udemy
Professional Experience
Data Science Research Assistant
Aug 2023 - Present
Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA
- Libraries, Technologies and frameworks used: SAS, Qualtrics, Tableau, Python, MS Access
- Using Python and SAS scripts to clean and pre-process student/faculty/staff data for data driven decision-making and analytics
- Implementing stored procedures, triggers, and functions at database level on MS Access for backend data storage and ETL processes.
- Creating and publishing multiple data dashboards and reports for student and faculty awareness & analysis using Tableau server
- Developed Random Forest regression model with SMOTE algorithm to predict first-year student retention with around 200,000 data rows and 88% accuracy for university strategic development
PYTHON AUTOMATION AND ANALYTICS INTERN
Jan 2022 - May 2022
Tekdi Technologies Ltd, Pune, India
- Libraries, Technologies and frameworks used: (Python) Pandas, NumPy, Django & Redminelib
- Developed python automation scripts for analytics on company's project management tool “Redmine” using its REST APIs fetching productivity data and sending automated mail which reduced manual effort by 90% and created a simplified access to analytics for both employees and managers.
- Developed Django based backend for a live project for a client in agriculture and dairy industry, providing platform to buy and sell cattle and cattle goods online through an app as well as analytics on related data
DATA SCIENCE INTERN
May 2021- June 2021
Exposys Data Labs, Banglore, India
- Libraries, Technologies and frameworks used: (Python) Pandas, NumPy, Matplotlib, Sklearn.
- Generated customer segmentation on dataset of customers and their spending habits using k-means hierarchical and meanshift clustering
- Generated viable insights for marketing team for better targeted advertising and improved marketing strategies
LEAD DATA ANALYST
Jun 2020 - Jul 2021
D & H Secheron, Mumbai, India
- Libraries, Technologies and frameworks used: (Python) Pandas, NumPy, Matplotlib, Xlsxwriter, Seaborn, Excel, Google Data Studio
- Automated social media analytics for company’s Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn & Instagram handles using python and analyzed insights/reach data for the firm from these platforms; cleaned and visualized the data to gather insights and make dashboards.
- Developed Chat-Bot for company’s official website and Facebook pages using Bot-Penguin utility for analytics and sales, which generated 2000 leads and converted to sales of $37,000.
- Developed interactive KPI Dashboards with Excel and Google Data Studio calculating effective performance of employees and providing monthly comparative analysis which helped HR and management to evaluate 2x easier than before.
Projects
Some projects that I have worked on :
Reviews Analyzer Using Apache Spark
Analyzed the large yelp dataset using spark to provide valuable insights into customer behavior, market trends and other key business metrics using python for data cleaning, preparation, exploratory data analysis and business intelligence.
U.S. Employment Statistics Prediction
Used python and machine learning to determine how employment has changed over the years in United states and make projections on number of jobs in future
Forest Fire Detection System
Developed machine learning prediction model to detect susceptible forest fire conditions using XGboost and delpoyment using flask
Buisness Insights for Hilton
Created performance Dashboards for hilton double tree showcasing booking and buisness insights with calculations and comaprisions from previous years.
Mask Detection
Using Python Machine learning and computer vision to detect if the person on camera/in image is wearing a face mask or not.
Customer churn prediction
Built a classification model from a given customer dataset for customer churn
Recommendations
Some recommendations that I have recieved over the years. These are some lines taken from the letter of recommendations that I have recieved from previous employeers as well as University proffesors. (LORs can be provided if needed)
Divyaraj is a truly incredible talent, and any program or organization will be lucky to have him. I have supervised over 100 interns, and multiple projects involving the largest consulting firms and can say he displays maturity far beyond his years.
Arnav Maheshwari
Product Manager
Divyaraj has always shown traits of diligence and determination. I must say that he is eager to shoulder additional responsibilities entrusted to him and has always been up to the mark in successfully coordinating alot of technical as well as non-technical activities under my guidance as the Student Activity and Welfare Council Dean.
Keyur Rana
SAWC University Dean
I have got adequate opportunities to appraise divyaraj's academic and managerial cabalities being his proffesor and project guide for 4 years in his undergraduate degree, He is a hardworking and diligent student who showcased his excellence in every sector overcoming every osbstacle that came his way during this tenure.
Bintu Kadhiwala
Professor, Computer Department
Divyaraj has been my student for 2 classes and I have seen him to be keen on feasibility and logical analysis in every situation. He always fits in with a team whenever the situation arose and has been a acute and engaging in the learning in the classes.
Jaydeep Barad
Professor, Computer Department
I am happy to say that he has always delivered on time with perfection whenever asked and is adept in generating results that are asked for. The dashboards that he made for us were pretty informative and contained all the insights that we needed in order to understand booking patterns.
Pruthviraj Gadhavi
General Manager, DT Hilton.
Contact
Feel free to contact me via email or via phone for any inquires.
Location:
Virginia Beach, VA, 23455
Email:
thakariadivyaraj@gmail.com
Call:
+1 757-777-1394