Chirag Perla
About Chirag Perla
Chirag Perla is a Senior Data Scientist currently working at Sojern in Dublin, Ireland. He has extensive experience in data analytics and business intelligence, having held various roles at CarWale and Jardine Lloyd Thompson.
Current Role at Sojern
Chirag Perla serves as a Senior Data Scientist at Sojern, a position he has held since 2022 in Dublin City, County Dublin, Ireland. In this role, he focuses on transforming raw data into actionable insights that drive business optimization. He specializes in connecting data to real-world scenarios, enabling decision-makers to anticipate business needs and optimize resources.
Previous Experience in Data Analytics
Prior to his current role, Chirag Perla worked at CarWale from 2015 to 2021, where he held multiple positions. He started as a BI Developer for three years, then advanced to Team Lead - Data Analytics for two years, and finally served as Senior Team Lead - Data Analytics for seven months. His experience at CarWale involved developing data solutions and analytics strategies to support business objectives.
Early Career at Jardine Lloyd Thompson
Chirag Perla began his career as a Software Engineer at Jardine Lloyd Thompson in Mumbai, India, where he worked for two years from 2013 to 2015. This role provided him with foundational experience in software development and data management, contributing to his later expertise in data analytics.
Educational Background
Chirag Perla has a diverse educational background. He earned a Bachelor of Engineering (BE) in Information Technology from Vidyalankar Institute of Technology from 2008 to 2012. He also completed a Post Graduate Program in Business Analytics and Business Intelligence at Great Lakes Institute of Management from 2017 to 2018. Additionally, he obtained a Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence from Dublin Business School from 2021 to 2022. His foundational education includes a Higher Secondary Certificate from D.G. Ruparel College and a Secondary School Certificate from Dr. Antonio Da Silva High School.
Technical Skills and Specializations
Chirag Perla specializes in utilizing Python for data extraction and integration in business intelligence projects. He has developed interactive dashboards using QlikView and other BI tools, integrating Google Analytics data with internal database outputs. His focus on creating data solutions enables organizations to derive insights that inform strategic decision-making.