Aankit Das
About Aankit Das
Aankit Das is a Data Scientist at SEI in Kolkata, West Bengal, India, with a background in electronics and communication engineering from the University of Calcutta.
Current Role as Data Scientist at SEI
Aankit Das currently holds the position of Data Scientist at SEI in Kolkata, West Bengal, India. In this role, he applies his expertise to handle complex data challenges and derives insights that support decision-making.
Previous Experience at Finomial
In 2021, Aankit Das worked at Finomial as a Data Scientist for three months. During his tenure, he developed a machine learning model that significantly improved data processing efficiency by 20%. This role involved addressing data management issues and implementing predictive analytics, providing vital contributions to the company's data strategy.
Academic Background
Aankit Das graduated with a Bachelor of Technology (BTech) in Electronics and Communication Engineering from the University of Calcutta, where he studied from 2016 to 2020. He also completed his secondary education at Julien Day School in India, earning both the Indian School Certificate (2014-2016) and the Indian Certificate of Secondary Education (2012-2014). His academic journey was marked by receiving a merit scholarship for academic excellence.
Research and Internship Experience
Aankit Das gained valuable research and internship experience at several prestigious institutions. He was a Researcher at the Data Science Lab, AKCSIT, University of Calcutta (2021-2022) and an Intern at Jadavpur University (2020-2021). In 2020, he spent a month as an UG Research Intern at the Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology in Thiruvananthapuram. He also undertook a UG project on satellite navigation at the University of Calcutta from 2019 to 2020, during which he published a research paper on the subject.
Contributions to Data Science Community
Aankit Das is actively involved in the data science community. He presented a paper on data science applications in finance at a national conference in 2022. Additionally, he volunteers as a mentor for aspiring data scientists through a local community program in Kolkata, sharing his knowledge and guiding new professionals in the field.