Richa Katare
About Richa Katare
Richa Katare is a Data Scientist at ExxonMobil with a background in chemical engineering and experience in both academic and industrial settings.
Title and Current Employer
Richa Katare is a Data Scientist currently employed at ExxonMobil. She began her tenure with the company in August 2021. Her role at ExxonMobil encompasses leveraging data science in various projects and initiatives, contributing to the company's objectives in India.
Educational Background
Richa Katare holds a Master of Technology (MTech) in Chemical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay, where she studied from 2019 to 2021. Prior to this, she earned a Bachelor of Technology (BTech) in Chemical Engineering from Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology, completing her studies there from 2014 to 2018. Her foundational education includes high school studies at DAV Public School in Kota, Rajasthan (2011-2013) and Kendriya Vidyalaya 2 in Vasco, Goa, where she excelled academically.
Professional Experience
Richa Katare has a diverse professional background with experience in both academic and industrial settings. Before joining ExxonMobil, she completed her Master's Thesis at the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay, from 2019 to 2021. She worked as a Graduate Engineering Trainee at Reliance Industries Limited in Jamnagar, Gujarat, India, from 2018 to 2019. Richa also held short-term roles as a Summer Intern at UPL Limited (formerly known as United Phosphorus Ltd.) in Vapi, Gujarat, in 2017, and as a Trainee at Apar Industries Limited in Khatalwada, Gujarat, in 2016.
Academic Projects
While pursuing her master's degree at the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay, Richa Katare completed her Master's Thesis. This academic engagement allowed her to delve deeply into chemical engineering concepts while integrating data science methodologies.
Interests in AI and Machine Learning
Richa Katare has a strong interest in the application of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning within the field of chemical engineering. She focuses on how these technologies can be utilized in the context of the Industrial Revolution 4.0 to innovate and improve industrial processes.