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PRADEEP N VAGA

Limerick,Ireland

Summary

I am a Data Scientist with over 9 years of experience in Data Analysis, Data Engineering, and Machine Learning, equipped with strong proficiency in Python and SQL.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Data Scientist

Carelon Global Solutions
Limerick
10.2021 - Current
  • Automated SQL script generation using OpenAI LLM API, reducing the development effort from 6 days to 1 day and enabling faster migration of legacy concepts
  • Created a machine learning model for Elevance Health to identify outpatient claims potentially associated with inpatient claims, achieving savings of $2.5 million annually, and established a data drift detection pipeline to facilitate timely model retraining
  • Led a team of 3 data scientists to develop ML models to identify fraudulent health insurance claims for various use cases
  • Designed a pipeline to convert a rule-based post-pay model into a pre-pay model, avoiding the payment recovery process for most fraudulent claims
  • Developed a rule-based model for Anthem to detect health insurance claims submitted via the ITS channel instead of the regular method, enabling savings of nearly $15 million per year

Data Scientist

Arup
Dublin
06.2018 - 09.2021
  • Developed a machine learning model that helped water treatment plant authorities make operational decisions, ensuring potable water and lowering costs
  • Built a CNN model using deep transfer learning for classifying structural damages in images, with potential for real-time monitoring
  • Created a Python-based machine learning model to predict usage patterns for the Coca-Cola Zero Bikes scheme in Cork city, enhancing operational efficiency
  • Developed interactive dashboards using Tableau and Power BI for various teams
  • Developed ETL scripts using Python to clean and consolidate datasets into a database, facilitating dashboard creation
  • Contributed to the development of a CNN model to monitor hospital oxygen levels via digital meter images
  • Automated performance payment certificate generation for Heathrow Network Rail operators using a VBA script, saving 2 hours of daily effort

BI Consultant

Oracle
Bangalore
07.2014 - 08.2017
  • Gained extensive hands-on experience with Big Data Technologies, completing end-to-end POCs with various data sources
  • Forecasted revenue for Uganda Revenue Authority using an ARIMA time series model with 90% accuracy
  • Contributed to the development of a Customer Churn Prediction Model for MTS Telecom using a Decision Tree Classifier in R
  • Designed and implemented Data Warehouse and Business Intelligence solutions for clients
  • Built an ODI12c mapping tool using Java, reducing development time by 50% for the URA project

Education

MSc - Computer Science (Data Science)

University College Dublin
01.2018

Bachelor of Computer Science -

Bangalore Institute of Technology
01.2014

Skills

  • Python
  • SQL
  • Prompt Engineering
  • Machine Learning
  • Data analysis
  • AWS
  • Power BI / Tableau
  • Hadoop
  • Spark
  • Team leadership

Projects

Naïve Bayes Classifier Model, Developed a Naïve Bayes classifier model that can recognize human activities such as sitting, standing, walking, and running using Android smart phone sensors., 02/01/14, 04/30/14

Certifications And Awards

  • ChatGPT Prompt Engineering for Developers, 2024
  • Deep Learning in Python, Datacamp, 2018
  • Python Programming for Data Science, Datacamp, 2018
  • Shining Star Award for exceptional contribution towards Big Data Initiatives, 2015

Timeline

Senior Data Scientist

Carelon Global Solutions
10.2021 - Current

Data Scientist

Arup
06.2018 - 09.2021

BI Consultant

Oracle
07.2014 - 08.2017

MSc - Computer Science (Data Science)

University College Dublin

Bachelor of Computer Science -

Bangalore Institute of Technology
PRADEEP N VAGA