Surya Iyer
About Surya Iyer
Surya Iyer is a Machine Learning Engineer at Medallia in Dallas, Texas, with a background in data science and engineering. He has experience working in various roles, including internships and fellowships, and holds a Master's degree in Data Science from the University of Rochester.
Work at Medallia
Surya Iyer has been employed at Medallia as a Machine Learning Engineer since 2021. Based in Dallas, Texas, he has contributed to various projects over the past three years. His role involves applying machine learning techniques to enhance data-driven decision-making processes within the organization.
Education and Expertise
Surya Iyer holds a Bachelor's degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay, where he studied from 2013 to 2017. He furthered his education at the University of Rochester, earning a Master's degree in Data Science in 2020. His academic focus included Data Mining, Machine Learning, Statistics, and Database Systems, providing him with a solid foundation in technical and data-related problem-solving.
Background
Before joining Medallia, Surya Iyer gained diverse experience in data science and engineering roles. He worked as a Data Science Intern at WW (formerly Weight Watchers) in 2020 and as a Data Science Fellow at Springboard from 2020 to 2021. His earlier experience includes internships at Rochester Data Science Consortium and GupShup Technology India Pvt Ltd, as well as a Teaching Assistant position at the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay.
Achievements
During his tenure at WW International, Surya improved the churn model, resulting in a 26% performance increase over its previous version. This enhancement significantly aided the marketing team in targeting customers more effectively. At TransUnion CIBIL Limited, he facilitated technical growth by organizing workshops on Hadoop and SQL, which led to a 40% reduction in time spent on manual tasks.
Professional Development
Surya Iyer has demonstrated a commitment to professional development throughout his career. He has been recognized for project ownership, quick learning, and teamwork. His experience includes setting up workshops to foster knowledge sharing and improve operational efficiency in previous roles.