Gaurav Shahare
About Gaurav Shahare
Gaurav Shahare is a Manager at KPMG India with a strong background in data management and analysis. He has previously held positions at Cognizant, ICICI Bank, and Persistent Systems, and has expertise in SQL, data quality validations, and machine learning applications in the BFSI sector.
Current Role at KPMG India
Gaurav Shahare currently holds the position of Manager at KPMG India. He has been with the company since 2019, working in Mumbai, Maharashtra. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing various projects and ensuring the successful execution of data-related initiatives. His expertise includes designing data quality validations and developing data lineage by mapping data from source systems into data model products.
Previous Experience at Cognizant
Before joining KPMG India, Gaurav Shahare worked at Cognizant as a Senior Associate from 2016 to 2019. His tenure at Cognizant took place in the Amsterdam Area, Netherlands. During this time, he gained valuable experience in data management and analytics, which contributed to his professional growth.
Educational Background
Gaurav Shahare completed his Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics and Telecommunications (E&TC) at the University of Pune from 2003 to 2007. He furthered his education by participating in a Business Leadership Program at the School of Inspired Leadership from 2011 to 2012. Additionally, he obtained a Post Graduate Certification in AI for BFSI from the Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee, from 2020 to 2021.
Technical Skills and Expertise
Gaurav Shahare possesses a strong technical skill set, including proficiency in writing and executing SQL queries and PL/SQL. He has hands-on knowledge of machine learning applications in the BFSI sector, utilizing tools such as Python, Pandas, Numpy, Matplotlib, and Scikit-learn. His experience also includes conducting user acceptance testing (UAT) and system integration testing (SIT), with a focus on stakeholder management.
Career Progression and Roles
Gaurav Shahare has a diverse career trajectory, having worked in various roles across different organizations. Prior to his role at Cognizant, he served as a Business Analyst at ICICI Bank from 2012 to 2014. He also worked as a Software Engineer at Persistent Systems from 2007 to 2011. His experience spans requirement elicitation, developing functional and technical requirement design documents, and utilizing Agile and Scrum methodologies in project management.