Archana Vaidheeswaran
About Archana Vaidheeswaran
Archana Vaidheeswaran is a Data Product Manager currently working at Women Who Code, with a background in data science and artificial intelligence. She has held various roles in organizations such as DHL Express, LinkedIn, and Saama, and has contributed to the development of analytics frameworks and data security policies.
Current Role at Women Who Code
Archana Vaidheeswaran serves as a Data Product Manager at Women Who Code, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she focuses on developing and implementing data-driven strategies to enhance the organization's performance. Her responsibilities include optimizing performance monitoring and key performance indicators through analytics frameworks. She also conceptualized a data security policy to protect member data.
Experience at LinkedIn Learning
Since 2022, Archana has been a LinkedIn Learning Instructor, where she produces courses on topics such as Learning TinyML, MLOps with Vertex AI, and LLMOPs. This role allows her to share her expertise in data science and machine learning with a broader audience, contributing to the professional development of learners in the tech industry.
Previous Positions and Contributions
Archana has held various positions in the tech industry, including Data Scientist at DHL Express and Artificial Intelligence Engineer at Continental. She worked as a Product Specialist at Women Who Code for four months and as a Leadership Fellow for one year. Additionally, she has experience as a Machine Learning Consultant and Research Intern at Saama, where she developed forecasting models and chatbots for clients.
Educational Background
Archana holds a Bachelor of Technology (BTech) in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from SRM University. She furthered her education at the National University of Singapore, where she earned a Master's Degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering and an MBA. Her academic background provides a strong foundation for her work in data science and product management.
Achievements and Recognition
Archana won the first prize at the Smart India Hackathon in 2017, showcasing her skills in innovation and problem-solving. She has also been active in the community as a Board Member of Women in Machine Learning since 2023, where she contributes to initiatives that support women in the field of machine learning.