Smita Samantaray
About Smita Samantaray
Smita Samantaray is a Data Scientist with extensive experience in cloud-based data solutions and machine learning applications. She has held significant roles at Microsoft, Numerify, and Digital.ai, demonstrating her expertise in data analytics and automation.
Work at Digital.ai
Smita Samantaray has been employed at Digital.ai as a Data Scientist since 2019. In this role, she focuses on leveraging data analytics and machine learning to drive business intelligence solutions. Her work involves statistical data analysis, model building, and evaluation for various machine learning use cases, contributing to multiple customer engagements. This position builds upon her extensive background in data science and analytics.
Previous Experience at Microsoft
Prior to her current role, Smita Samantaray worked at Microsoft as a Senior Software Engineer from 2007 to 2013. During her six years in the Hyderabad Area, India, she gained significant experience in software development and engineering practices. This role provided her with a strong foundation in technology and data solutions.
Experience at Numerify
Smita Samantaray served as a Principal Application Development Engineer at Numerify from 2013 to 2019. Over her six-year tenure in the Bengaluru Area, India, she led various projects and initiatives, including winning a Hackathon competition that highlighted her skills in competitive data science challenges. Her responsibilities included building automation frameworks and utilities, showcasing her expertise in automation and application development.
Education and Expertise
Smita Samantaray holds a Postgraduate Diploma in AI/ML from the International Institute of Information Technology Bangalore, which she completed from 2018 to 2019. Additionally, she earned a Bachelor of Technology (BTech) in Information Technology from NIST, studying from 2003 to 2007. Her educational background supports her proficiency in data analytics, machine learning, and cloud-based data solutions.
Background in Start-ups
Smita Samantaray possesses early-stage start-up experience, where she was involved in team building and training. She contributed to establishing best practices and process guidelines, which are essential for the growth and efficiency of start-up environments. This experience complements her technical skills and enhances her ability to work in dynamic settings.