Abhishek Deshmukh

About Abhishek Deshmukh

I\'m a master\'s student in Information Science at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill – SILS (Ranked #2 Globally), with access to courses at Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business. As I transition into this next chapter, I’m focused on deepening my expertise at the intersection of data science, information systems and decision-making. Having keen interest in research, I\'ve been involved in innovative projects such as object detection, image segmentation, and Sign Language recognition using CNNs. I\'ve also worked on advanced machine learning models like the behavior-based profile matching system, enhancing matchmaking algorithms and presenting research on soil classification crop recommendation, and automated drip irrigation using robotics at the Springer Nature and Taylor & Francis\' conferences.In addition, I bring hands-on expertise in Python, R, SQL, Tableau, Power BI, and Google Cloud Platform to the table, and I\'m continuously exploring new AI and cloud solutions to drive business growth and operational efficiency. My Approach:I believe in the power of structure, bringing clarity to projects and ensuring timelines are met. I’m also agile, ready to pivot when new insights or opportunities arise. Whether it’s a fast-paced project or long-term strategy, I bring energy, adaptability, and a hunger for delivering the best results. Highlights: Led multi-dimensional data science projects and applied cutting-edge analytics techniques across domains like customer segmentation and market forecasting. Collaborated with cross-disciplinary teams, from engineers to business leaders, to deliver digital solutions that resonate. Proficient in Google Analytics, Python, SQL, Power BI, and Tableau—tools that drive business impact. Hands-on experience in cloud computing and web development, including AWS, MERN stack, and DevOps principles. Google-certified in Advanced Data Analytics—bringing a deep understanding of how data informs strategic business moves. On a Personal Note:I’m always exploring new ways to push the boundaries of what’s possible. A fast learner and endlessly curious, I’m focused not only on growing myself but helping businesses grow alongside me.If you\'re looking for someone who thrives at the intersection of data and innovation, let\'s connect! 🤝

Experience

1. Graduate Assistant for Ai Analysis

   UNC University Libraries

   Mar 2026 — Present · Chapel Hill, NC, US

   Working on the \'On the Books\' project to build AI workflows for historical text and image archives, including Jim Crow-era laws, African American photography, and handwritten archival documents.• Using Python, NLP libraries (NLTK, spaCy, scikit-learn), and computer vision tools (OpenCV, Pillow) to create datasets, generate metadata, and review AI outputs for accuracy.• Developing reproducible data pipelines for handwritten-character recognition (HCR), text analysis, and digital humanities research in collaboration with UNC University Libraries.

Education

• Savitribai Phule Pune University

  Bachelor of Engineering - BE, Computer Engineering

• The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

  Master of Science - MS, Information Science/Studies