Summary
Abhishek Nagaraja is a data scientist with nine years of experience translating complex datasets into actionable insights, currently applying his skills at Fox Corporation after roles at Capital One and a startup. He combines a strong statistical foundation and machine learning expertise (TensorFlow, Keras, Scikit-learn) with production-facing tools like Spark, AWS, and R-Shiny to deliver end-to-end analytics and visualization solutions. A Magna Cum Laude MS graduate from University of Illinois at Chicago with a mechanical engineering background, he brings rigorous problem-solving from controls and data science to business problems. Equally comfortable prototyping models in Python/R and deploying them via Flask/Dash or cloud services, he’s known for juggling multiple projects and learning new technologies proactively. Outside work he maintains a GitHub portfolio showcasing practical analytics projects, reflecting a pragmatic, impact-focused approach to data science.
9 years of coding experience
Bachelor's degree, Mechanical Engineering, 9.15/10, Bachelor's degree, Mechanical Engineering, 9.15/10 at NMAM Institute of Technology
Master's degree, Mechanical Engineering (Concentration in Controls and Data Science), 3.77/4.0 (Magna cum Laude), Master's degree, Mechanical Engineering (Concentration in Controls and Data Science), 3.77/4.0 (Magna cum Laude) at University of Illinois at Chicago
English, Hindi, Kannada, Telugu