Neerav Basant

About Neerav Basant

I am an analytics enthusiast, currently working as Data Scientist for Microsoft.Career Highlights- Analytics Rotational Program - an unique and unprecedented opportunity in field of Retail Analytics to learn from the very best of Fortune One company- Bolstered Walmart strategy for investing billions of dollars in prices using advanced analytics and thought leadership- Developed enterprise-wide Machine Learning Solutions at scale for largest retailer using Big Data platforms like Spark, etc- Significant experience in providing analytics based solutions to a leading US bank- Capable of translating business requirements into detailed analytical requirements- Worked on challenging projects like Anti Money Laundering and solved various other seemingly open ended problems using robust and structured problem solving capabilities- Well acquainted with an array of analytical and statistical problem solving techniques- Experienced in handling large datasets using SQL, R, Python, Hive to pre-process the data and also to generate ad hoc reports in a deadline-driven environment with minimal guidance- Conducted SAS and SQL training sessions for new recruits at Mu SigmaInterests: Predictive Modeling, Text Mining, Marketing Analytics, OperationsTools: SQL, R, Python, SAS, Tableau, MS ExcelI have keen interest in solving large scale Machine Learning problems with Big Data technology and have worked really hard in developing required skills. I aspire to become an analytics expert who will be using his statistical/technical knowledge and business acumen to solve various business problems occurring across industries.

Experience

1. Principal Data Scientist

   Microsoft

   Sep 2024 — Present · Redmond, WA, US

Education

• Texas McCombs School of Business

  Master of Science (MS), Business Analytics

  2014 — 2015

• BIT Mesra Student-Industry Relations Cell

  Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.), Electronics and communications Engineering

  2008 — 2012

• Delhi Public School - Bhilai

  High School, STEM courses

  2003 — 2007

Skills

• Microsoft Excel
• Machine Learning
• Text Mining
• R
• Algorithms
• Analytics
• Big Data Analytics
• Statistics
• Data Mining
• Business Intelligence
• Predictive Analytics
• Anomaly Detection
• Classification
• Weka
• C++
• Java
• Business Analysis
• Microsoft Office
• Data Analysis
• Regression Analysis
• Sql
• Hadoop
• Python
• Cluster Analysis
• Anti Money Laundering
• Statistical Modeling
• Sas Programming
• Sampling
• Hive
• Business Analytics
• Customer Segmentation Strategy
• Operations Management
• Marketing Analytics