Aishani Pradhan

Los Angeles,CA

Overview

years of professional experience

Fractal Analytics

09.2023 - 05.2025

Supported the execution of a price optimization simulation engine for the European division of a Fortune 100 CPG company as part of the data science team.
Built, validated, and automated multivariable regression models on large-scale datasets using Python, SQL, PySpark, and Databricks to estimate price elasticity and enable instant KPI impact analysis from pricing changes.
Performed data cleaning, feature engineering, EDA, and hyperparameter tuning, evaluating data granularity to optimize model performance across countries, brands and time periods.
Partnered with data engineering teams to support ETL pipeline development, validate data integrity, troubleshoot pipeline issues, and ensure consistent data formats across processing workflows.
Developed data-driven visualizations with Matplotlib and Seaborn to communicate insights, performed advanced Excel-based data validation, presented findings to stakeholders, and documented analytical workflows.

Redbrick Hacks by Makerspace (Ashoka Mphasis Lab)

06.2022 - 06.2022

Part of the organizing committee for Ashoka University’s first inter-collegiate hackathon.
Organized and executed technical and social events, managed merchandising, and coordinated logistics for 150+ national participants.
Completed Independent Study Module with Makerspace on Rapid Prototyping inspired by internship experience during final year of undergraduate, learned basics of 3D printing and built a generative art installation project.

Powerhouse91

07.2021 - 09.2021

Assisted an e-commerce roll-up company in acquiring third-party sellers and gained analytical skills.
Shortlisted acquisition targets by analyzing Amazon storefront performance and SEO metrics.
Initiated and executed content marketing campaigns, including blog articles featuring acquired brand owners to highlight post-acquisition success stories and strengthen brand storytelling.

Carnegie Mellon University

Pittsburgh, PA

05-2026

Ashoka University

Haryana, India

05-2023

Programming Languages, Platforms, and Tools: Python (NumPy, Pandas, Scikit-Learn, PySpark, matplotlib, Seaborn), MySQL, PostgreSQL, R, Azure Databricks, VS Code, RStudio, PowerBI, Advanced Microsoft Excel
Statistical Methods and Techniques: Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Visualization, Feature Engineering, Machine Learning, Predictive Analysis, Regression, Classification, Clustering

Functional Skills: Oral and written communication, collaboration, root cause analysis, presentation skills
Certifications: Fractal Certified Decision Scientist Associate, IBM Analyzing Data with Python, IBM Analyzing Data with Excel