Barun Kumar
Data Science Architect | TCS - Industrial Autonomy & Engineering | Ex - Tata Steel | PMP | Empowering organizations to create value from their data assets
- Role
- Data Science Architect at Tata Consultancy Services
- Location
- Kolkata, WB, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Barun Kumar
I am a results-driven professional with 15 years of diverse experience in the Mining & Metals sector. My passion lies in leveraging data-driven insights to drive strategic decision-making and achieve significant cost savings.As a skilled data analytics professional, I have successfully led business intelligence and analytics projects by implementing innovative solutions across key functions such as Operations, Maintenance, Quality, Sales, HR, and Finance. I am adept at gathering requirements, designing robust analytics use cases, and managing end-to-end development, testing, and implementation processes. Additionally, I possess strong change management skills, enabling me to effectively drive digital transformation initiatives within manufacturing organizations.My proficiency in machine learning, statistical methods, and programming languages such as R and Python allows me to extract valuable insights from complex datasets. I have a deep understanding of classification, regression, clustering, and text analytics, as well as expertise in statistical modeling, hypothesis testing, predictive analytics, time series forecasting, and process capability analysis. With hands-on experience in SQL and data reporting tools like Power BI and Tableau, I can effectively analyze and visualize data to provide actionable insights.In my current role as Area Manager - Data Analytics at Tata Steel Limited, I am leading an enterprise-wide business intelligence program that aims to implement business dashboards across various domains, providing decision support systems for business leaders. I have also spearheaded the design of the enterprise data strategy to facilitate business process transformation. Through an enterprise-wide analytics program, I have successfully implemented analytics solutions to solve diverse business problems, resulting in significant EBITDA savings of INR 25 Cr. Prior to my current role, as a Lead - Data Analytics, I have delivered optimization solutions in areas such as sinter plant, blast furnace, coke making and logistics, leading to better operational decisions and savings of INR 5 Cr. I also developed time series models to forecast coking coal prices, enabling improved procurement decisions and annual savings of INR 1 Cr. I am passionate about leveraging technology and analytics to drive innovation, improve operational efficiency, and deliver sustainable business results. I am open to new opportunities and collaborations within manufacturing sector and beyond. Let\'s connect and explore how we can create value together.
Experience
Data Science Architect
Jan 2025 — Present · Kolkata, IN
Education
S T J Institute of Technology, RANEBENNUR
Bachelor of Engineering - BE, Mechanical Engineering
Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning
PGDBA, Operations Management
Great Lakes Institute of Management
Post Graduate Program, Business Analytics & Business Intelligence
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