Onkar Samant
About Onkar Samant
Onkar Samant is a Lead Data Scientist at Rokt, with a Master's degree in Business Analytics from the University of Cincinnati. He has extensive experience in data science, having worked at companies such as PayPal, Google, and Target, and possesses strong skills in machine learning and data visualization.
Current Role at Rokt
Onkar Samant serves as the Lead Data Scientist at Rokt, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he focuses on developing machine learning solutions aimed at improving business processes. His expertise in data science contributes to Rokt's initiatives in optimizing customer engagement and enhancing operational efficiency.
Professional Experience
Prior to his current role, Onkar Samant worked at Google as a Data Scientist from 2022 to 2023. He also held positions at PayPal as a Data Scientist in Collections Strategy from 2020 to 2022, and at Target as a Data Scientist in Pricing and Promotions from 2016 to 2018. Additionally, he served as a Senior Data Scientist at Target focusing on Competitive Pricing for a period of nine months in 2018 to 2019.
Education and Expertise
Onkar Samant earned his Master's degree in Business Analytics from the University of Cincinnati Carl H. Lindner College of Business, studying from 2019 to 2020. He also holds a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from the Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani, where he studied from 2012 to 2016. His educational background is complemented by his proficiency in data extraction and visualization tools such as MySQL, Spark SQL, and Tableau.
Technical Skills
Onkar possesses a wide range of technical skills in data science. He is proficient in programming languages including Python, R, Java, and C. His expertise extends to machine learning and statistical techniques, such as neural networks, clustering, and time series forecasting. He is experienced in using frameworks and libraries like Tensorflow, Keras, and Hadoop for various data science projects.
Early Education
Onkar Samant completed his early education at The Bishop's School in Pune, where he achieved his ICSE (10th Grade) and ISC (12th Grade) certifications. His foundational education in science laid the groundwork for his future studies in computer science and business analytics.