Ankit Kothari
About Ankit Kothari
Ankit Kothari is a Data Scientist II at General Mills in Mumbai, India, with a background in data engineering and business intelligence.
Company
Ankit Kothari is currently employed at General Mills in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. He serves as Data Scientist II, working on various data science projects and initiatives. General Mills is a global food company known for its range of consumer products. Being a part of such a large organization allows Ankit to apply his data science expertise in a dynamic and complex environment.
Title
Ankit Kothari holds the position of Data Scientist II. In this role, he focuses on leveraging data to drive decision-making processes and innovating through data-driven insights. His work involves using advanced analytical techniques to solve business problems and improve operational efficiency.
Education and Expertise
Ankit Kothari holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Data Science and Data Analytics from the Symbiosis Centre For Information Technology (SCIT). He completed this degree between 2017 and 2019. In addition, he has a Bachelor's in Accounting and Finance (BAF) from the University of Mumbai, completed from 2012 to 2015. This educational background provides a strong foundation in both business and technical aspects, equipping him to handle complex data-driven challenges.
Background
Ankit Kothari has accumulated diverse experience in data-related roles across various industries. His career began at INFINIFOX Technologies as a Business Intelligence Developer, followed by positions such as Data Analyst Intern at Data Quarks in London and Data Science Intern at UST Global. Prior to his current role, he worked as a Data Engineer at Mactores. Each position has contributed to his skill set in data analytics, business intelligence, and data engineering.
Achievements
Ankit Kothari has developed notable projects such as an API using FastAPI for frontend applications to count objects in images with OpenCV, and a Python Streamlit application to analyze free text from consumer surveys. He is the recipient of the Bell Technical Achievement Award for global technical contributions and has been recognized at the India ITQ townhall with awards under 'Advances Technical Possibilities' and 'Influences the Business' categories.