Udaypratap Rao
About Udaypratap Rao
Udaypratap Rao is a Data Scientist at Aera Technology in Pune, India, with a background in computer science and extensive experience in data analysis and software development.
Title
Udaypratap Rao is a Data Scientist currently working at Aera Technology in Pune, Maharashtra, India.
Company
Aera Technology
Professional Experience
Udaypratap Rao has worked as a Data Scientist at Solar Industries India Limited from 2020 to 2022 in Nagpur, Maharashtra. Prior to that, he was a Data Analyst at the same company in 2020 for 2 months. He also has experience as a Java Developer at Lighthouse Info Systems Pvt Ltd for 1 month in 2019 and at Astrix Solution Thane for 11 months from 2017 to 2018. Additionally, he worked on an intern project at Geomitra Solutions LLP for 2 months and as a Software Engineer Intern at SMV Beverages for 1 year.
Education and Expertise
Udaypratap Rao studied Computer Science at Government College of Engineering, Nagpur, where he achieved his Bachelor of Engineering (BE) degree from 2016 to 2020. He also studied PCMB at SK Somaiya College, completing his HSC from 2013 to 2015.
Projects and Algorithms
Udaypratap Rao has implemented a Deep Learning Time Series model using CNN-QR and DEEP-AR frameworks, which improved WMAPE on datasets like Covid19 and Walmart by 20%. He designed an algorithm for preprocessing multi-time series datasets, optimizing data input for deep learning models. His work also includes developing a Cold Start forecasting feature using a Global Time Series Model CNN-QR and enhancing the Auto Mode forecast feature's performance by 40%.
Algorithm Design and Optimization
Udaypratap Rao has designed a rule-based engine to select the best forecasting algorithm at the SKU level, achieving a 40% improvement in the Auto Mode Algorithm selection model. He has also identified limitations in existing Time Series algorithms and redesigned their framework for better performance and accuracy.