Karan Chawla

About Karan Chawla

I am a Data Science Consultant with 6+ years of experience helping organizations transform data into actionable insights through Machine Learning, Data Analytics, and Business Intelligence solutions. Currently working at EXL, I specialize in building predictive models, data pipelines, and interactive dashboards that enable data-driven decision making. My experience spans across Machine Learning, SQL engineering, cloud technologies, and data visualization, where I have delivered solutions for pricing optimization, customer behavior prediction, and sales analytics. I have developed ML models for price acceptance prediction and volume forecasting for major smartphone brands and built Power BI dashboards to monitor business performance across multiple dimensions. I have also led large-scale database migration projects, including Oracle to SQL Server transformations, managing teams, optimizing PL/SQL code, and ensuring seamless system transitions. Alongside technical delivery, I regularly collaborate with clients and stakeholders to translate business problems into scalable data solutions. My core expertise includes Python, SQL, PySpark, Power BI, Tableau, Machine Learning, Generative AI, and Cloud technologies like AWS and Snowflake. I am particularly interested in exploring Generative AI, Agentic AI, and intelligent data applications that can automate decision-making and enhance business outcomes. I hold a Post Graduate Diploma in Data Science & AI from the University of Texas at Austin and Great Lakes, and I am passionate about continuously learning and applying advanced analytics to solve complex real-world problems. I’m always open to collaborating on data science, AI, and advanced analytics initiatives that create measurable impact.

Experience

1. Data Scientist Consultant Ii

   EXL

   Oct 2025 — Present · Gurugram, IN

   Led an Oracle SQL to Microsoft SQL Server migration project, owning end-to-end delivery including schema conversion, data migration, and post-migration validation to ensure functional parity. • Managed and mentored a team of 5 developers, handling task allocation, SQL code reviews, and resolution of technical blockers to meet project timelines. • Conducted daily client calls to discuss migration plans, track progress, address risks and blockers, and align on timelines and deliverables. • Converted and optimized Oracle PL/SQL objects into MSSQL, resolving compatibility issues and improving performance in SQL Server.

Education

• Delhi University

  Bachelor of Commerce - BCom

  2013 — 2016

• Great Learning

  Diploma of Education, Artificial Intelligence

• Learnbay

  Data Science and Artificial Intelligence