Sarat Chandra Bantupalli

About Sarat Chandra Bantupalli

Results-driven statistician, engineer, and project manager with 8+ years of experience leveraging the power of data science to solve complex problems. Hands-on experience developing and deploying machine learning models with strong theoretical background in inferential statistics, design of experiments, and uncertainty analysis. Proficient in Python, SQL, R, and SAS with a focus on data science libraries.Currently working as a research engineer at the US Environmental Protection Agency (contracted through Eastern Research Group Inc.) in Durham, NC. Deployed and maintained low-cost air quality sensors for emissions monitoring, optimized ML model pipelines, designed and ran randomized research experiments to characterize pollutant emissions.As a technical project manager at EPA, led a cross-functional team to maintain and prepare emergency equipment for first responders in environmental disasters. Mentored junior scientists and engineers, actively contributed to workplace health and safety. Actively seeking new opportunities to contribute to innovative projects in data science. Let\'s connect here or at s•••••••@gmail.com to discuss how I can contribute to your team.

Experience

1. Environmental Engineer

   ERG

   Dec 2025 — Present · Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill, NC, US

   Research Engineer working with the US Environmental Protection Agency (contracted through ERG). Working on the intersection of statistics, machine learning, and environmental engineering. Primary work involves providing data modeling and technical support for priority EPA projects.Some key responsibilities include:1. Design randomized experiments based on statistical principles to study the fate and transport of pollutants 2. Develop data analysis and visualization tools in R and Python3. Implement statistical and ML models to analyze data4. Develop data quality assurance plans (QAPPs) and standard operating procedures

Education

• North Carolina State University

  Master's degree, Statistics

• National Institute of Technology Calicut

  Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.), Civil Engineering

  2010 — 2014

• North Carolina State University

  Master of Engineering (M.Eng.), Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering

  2014

Skills

• Civil Engineering
• Management
• Engineering
• Renewable Energy
• Gis
• Water Treatment
• Water Quality
• Environmental Compliance
• Wastewater Treatment
• C++
• Strategic Planning
• Arcgis
• Matlab
• English
• Python
• Java
• Microsoft Excel
• Powerpoint
• Environmental Management Systems
• Construction Management
• Microsoft Word
• Water Resources
• Proposal Writing
• Environmental Science
• Public Speaking
• Social Media
• Data Analysis
• Environmental Impact Assessment
• Water
• Microsoft Office
• Environmental Engineering
• Construction
• Mathematics
• Laboratory
• Statistics
• Environmental Policy
• Project Management
• Teamwork
• C
• Programming