Harshad Damji
About Harshad Damji
Harshad Damji is a Data Scientist with extensive experience in analyzing driver behavior and optimizing energy usage. He has worked for notable companies such as Hearst and Honeywell, and holds a Master's degree in Analytics from Bowling Green State University.
Work at Hearst
Harshad Damji has been employed at Hearst as a Data Scientist since 2022. In this role, he focuses on optimizing energy usage under constraints to maximize cost savings through advanced modeling techniques. His work involves analyzing data trends and implementing strategies that enhance operational efficiency.
Experience at Honeywell
Prior to his current position, Harshad Damji worked at Honeywell as an Advanced Data Scientist from 2020 to 2022. He previously held the role of Data Scientist at Honeywell from 2016 to 2020. During his tenure, he implemented classification of assets using shape and pattern matching techniques and replaced traditional physics-based models with statistical models to enhance predictive accuracy.
Education and Expertise
Harshad Damji studied at Vishwakarma Institute of Technology in Pune, where he earned a Bachelor of Engineering in Production Engineering from 2007 to 2011. He furthered his education at Bowling Green State University, obtaining a Master's degree in Analytics from 2015 to 2016. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in data science and analytics.
Background in Data Science
Harshad Damji has a diverse background in data science, having worked in various roles that include applying univariate and multivariate time series modeling for predictive maintenance. He has experience in building data lakes to capture telemetry and operational data from buildings and vehicles, utilizing APIs for data exchange with edge devices.
Professional Journey
Before his roles at Honeywell and Hearst, Harshad Damji worked at Accenture as a Software Analyst from 2012 to 2015 and as an Associate Software Engineer from 2011 to 2012. He also gained experience at Bowling Green State University as a student and bookstore sales associate from 2015 to 2016. His professional journey reflects a steady progression in the field of data science and analytics.