Rishikeshavan Rengarajan
About Rishikeshavan Rengarajan
Rishikeshavan Rengarajan is a Data Scientist currently working at numa in Paris, France, where he focuses on developing dynamic pricing algorithms for the hospitality sector. He holds a Master's degree in Data Sciences and Business Analytics from a highly ranked program and has previous experience as a Technology Analyst at Citi.
Work at Numa
Rishikeshavan Rengarajan has been employed at numa as a Data Scientist since 2022. In this role, he is part of a team focused on developing a dynamic pricing algorithm tailored for the hospitality sector. His current responsibilities include analyzing booking patterns to create a model that forecasts pick-up curves, lead-time, and seasonality within the industry.
Previous Experience at Citi
Prior to his role at numa, Rishikeshavan worked at Citi in various capacities. He served as a Technology Analyst from 2018 to 2019 and later as a Senior Technology Analyst from 2019 to 2021, both positions based in Chennai, India. During his tenure at Citicorp Services, he developed skills in application programming, continuous integration, and continuous deployment, while also gaining exposure to data analytics and science through conferences and talks.
Education and Expertise
Rishikeshavan pursued a highly ranked Master's program in Data Sciences and Business Analytics at ESSEC | CentraleSupélec, achieving a Master of Science (MS) degree from 2021 to 2022. He also holds a Bachelor's Degree in Production Engineering from the Madras Institute of Technology, completed from 2014 to 2018. His educational background includes a strong foundation in Mathematics and Computer Science from Chinmaya Vidyalaya, where he completed high school from 2012 to 2014.
Training and Development
In addition to his formal education, Rishikeshavan gained practical experience as an In-Plant Trainee at Larsen & Toubro for one month in 2016. His studies at CentraleSupélec included a major in Data Science, while he also pursued a major in Business Analytics at ESSEC Business School during his Master's program. This combination of education and training has equipped him with a robust skill set in data science and analytics.