Avinash Navlani
@avinashnavlani
Data Scientist | Machine Learning | Decision Science & Optimization | Operations Research | GenAI | LLMs | MLOps | Data Engineering | Databricks
What I'm looking for
I am a results-driven Senior Data Scientist with extensive experience in developing and deploying machine learning models in both cloud and on-premise environments. My proficiency in data pre-processing, feature engineering, and model evaluation spans diverse industries, including health insurance, finance, retail, and oil and gas. I have a strong background in machine learning, natural language processing (NLP), and operations research, which enables me to deliver data-driven solutions that enhance decision-making.
Throughout my career, I have successfully designed and implemented various models, such as an Integer Programming model for optimizing road tanker routing and scheduling, and price optimization models for retail clients. My technical skills include a robust understanding of Azure, Spark, and Airflow pipelines, which I leverage to build scalable data systems and optimize workflows. I am passionate about using data to drive business success and continuously seek opportunities to expand my knowledge and expertise in the field.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Sr. Data Scientist
Petronas
Oct 2023 - Present (2 years 10 months)
Designed and implemented an Integer Programming model to optimize road tanker routing and scheduling, enhancing efficiency in daily order fulfillment from depots to terminals. Developed a flexible rescheduling logic for manual adjustments, allowing business users to modify schedules in real time.
Sr. Data Scientist
Petronas (Skill Quotient Technologies)
Oct 2023 - Present (2 years 10 months)
Designed and implemented an Integer Programming model to optimize road tanker routing and scheduling, enhancing efficiency in daily order fulfillment from depots to terminals. Developed flexible rescheduling logic for real-time schedule adjustments.
Sr. Data Scientist
Nagarro
Nov 2021 - Oct 2023 (1 year 11 months)
Developed and deployed price optimization models for retail clients, improving pricing strategy through demand forecasting and mixed-integer programming (MILP). Responsible for model development, evaluation, and deployment on the Azure Cloud Platform.
Sr. Data Scientist
Legato Health Technologies
Mar 2021 - Nov 2021 (8 months)
Developed Custom NER models to extract entities from medical claim PDF documents, enhancing the efficiency of data processing in the health insurance domain.
Data Scientist
Yash Technologies
Apr 2019 - Feb 2021 (1 year 10 months)
Created a time series forecasting algorithm for retail anomaly detection, capturing seasonal trends and sudden changes. Developed opinion mining solutions for a fast-food chain, extracting actionable insights on customer satisfaction.
Sr. Data Scientist
Northout Solutions
Jun 2017 - Apr 2019 (1 year 10 months)
Developed predictive models for candidate engagement and satisfaction levels during online assessments, deployed on a cloud environment for real-time analysis. Created an NLP-based 'NLP Brain' to detect entities from RSS feeds.
Assistant Professor
Devi Ahilya University
Jul 2013 - Jul 2017 (4 years)
Involved in teaching and curriculum development for data science and analytics courses such as MTech, MSc, and MBA courses, contributing to the academic growth of students in data analytics.
Research Assistant
IIM Calcutta
Jun 2012 - Apr 2013 (10 months)
Worked on a research project 'Towards an Automated Adaptive and Compliance Audit System' in collaboration with the University of New South Wales, developing a compliance audit system prototype.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Devi Ahilya University
Master of Technology, Data Analytics and Operations
2011 - 2013
Focused on advanced data analysis, decision analysis, operations, and technology management principles.
Rajiv Gandhi Technical University
Bachelor of Engineering, Information Technology
2007 - 2011
Completed a rigorous program in Information Technology fundamentals and applications.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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Website
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Skills
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