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PRASHANTH NAIR

@prashanthnair

Data Scientist at CISCO

BANGALORE, INDIA

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Prashanth Nair is an experienced data science professional with expertise in machine learning, deep learning, and data analysis. He possesses strong skills in Python, R, and various statistical modeling techniques, including NLP and time series analysis. His professional background includes roles at CISCO, DBS, and Genpact, focusing on building predictive models and developing data-driven solutions.

Experience

Data Scientist

CISCO

Full-time•Aug 2001 - Present•Bangalore

Built OOP based Neural Net modelling tool using python. Built OOP based Neural Net text modelling tool using python. Built automated OOP based reporting tool using python. Built OOP based statistical package in python. Built machine learning NLP binary model with 99% accuracy. Built Neural Network NLP binary model with 98% accuracy. Built machine learning NLP multi class model with 97% accuracy. Built multi class NLP neural network model with 94% accuracy. Built Keyword Parser in Python, a generic NLP tool to extract domain specific words. Integrated the Keyword parser with single layer neural network to predict test cases with Python based W2V modeling. Built a python search engine prototype to find bugs associated with networking keywords. Built a Sckit Learn model prototype to predict components based on networking keywords.

Data Science

DBS

Contract•Feb 2001 - Dec 2001•Singapore

Reconfigured and tested Audit Ensemble Modeling using R - glm, glmnet, gbm, svm and randomForest. Built models for predicting ATM and cash deposit machine (CAM) failures using GBM, this model can be scaled to analyze any mechanical failure. Built simulation queuing model in R for estimating queue length and wait time and utilization of servers. Integrated text mining models built to extract business intelligence from ATM unstructured files.

Consultant

Z-LIFT Solutions

Contract•Jun 2001 - Oct 2001•Philippines

Project Churn Modeling for PLDT global Malaysian portfolio. Using Ishikawa Root cause analysis method to analyze churn. Tools used SAS 9.3 (proc sql and macros), Excel, Power point. Developed Demo's Using R programming module. Three different real world case studies using R. Module to be used for training and development using R. Comparative study of R versus SAS.

Assistant Professor

Manipal University(MIT)

Full-time•Jul 2001 - Sep 2001•Manipal

Have instructed Masters level and undergraduate classes in subject areas mentioned below in the last two years. Organized and conducted management and economics discussion group. Guided project work for undergraduate students.

MIS Analyst

Juniper Bank

Full-time•Jul 2001 - Sep 2001•Wilmington-USA

Developed automated fraud detection systems using SAS. Implemented automated call schedule for outbound fraud call. Implemented Collections mailer list with SAS. Conducted Analysis and Reporting using SAS /Oracle/Unix. Developed and monitored Unix scripts for daily processes. Developed Web Based Reporting with PHP and Oracle 9i.

Analyst

American Express

Full-time•Sep 2001 - Aug 2001•India

Developed understanding credit card business practices. Developed understanding of collection practices and risk mgmt. Monitored, reported and researched bankruptcies across chapters. Monitored and reported on consumer credit counseling services portfolio.

Applied Data Scientist

Thetaray

Contract•Jan 2001 - Apr 2001•Singapore

Developed feature engineering for AML model using R and Pyspark. Using Python(numpy, pandas, sckitlearn and pyspark and R to derive solutions for data science problems.

Analyst

CITIGROUP

Full-time•Nov 2001 - Apr 2001•Bangalore India

Developed understanding of risk in credit card Business. Monitored and reported MIS on weekly and monthly data. Researched and implemented procedure for database migration from DB2 to Teradata. Developed and recommended relationship between utilization, credit Limit and Risk.

Fraud Analyst

Genpact

Full-time•May 2001 - Feb 2001•Bangalore, India

Developed SAS based strategies and testing engine to mitigate fraud. Developed SAS based Exhaustive mining tool "FP-Miner". Developed "Fraud Dashboard". A SAS/Excel/Access based decision support system. Conceived method for identifying "True Name fraud". High dollar impact project.

Fraud Analyst

Home Credit

Full-time•Aug 2001 - Jan 2001•Philippines

Built automated call list for call operations using SQL programming. Built suggestive daily fraud generator using volume change algorithm. Recommended strategies using data mining to enhance sales. Developed complete daily operational effectiveness and monitoring program. Analyzed data patterns for strategic validation, strategic formulation and operational effectiveness.

Education

Montana State University

Master's in Industrial & Management Engineering

Industrial & Management Engineering

Sep 1999 - May 2001

Manipal Institute of Technology

Bachelor of Industrial and Production Engineering

Industrial and Production Engineering

Sep 1994 - Jun 1998

Skills

Python
R
Scikit Learn
Neural Networks
Unix
PySpark
Parallel Programming
PostgreSQL
Pandas
Shell Scripting
SAS
Data Analysis
Statistics
NLP
SQL