Neeraj Kumar
About Neeraj Kumar
Neeraj Kumar is a Predictive Analytics Leader with extensive experience in data science and analytics, currently working at Sterlite Technologies Limited in Pune, India. He holds a Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science and multiple advanced degrees in Business and Management from prestigious institutions.
Work at Sterlite Technologies
Neeraj Kumar has been serving as the Predictive Analytics Leader at Sterlite Technologies Limited since 2016. In this role, he collaborates closely with the CEO, Chief Transformation Officer, and Chief Strategy Officer to fulfill the organization's analytics requirements. His responsibilities include leading a team of five data scientists who specialize in predictive analytics, cloud analytics, visualization, and data management. Neeraj focuses on predictive analytics that involves Salesforce and SAP data, working on projects such as opportunity pipeline prediction, conversion prediction, dispatch forecasting, and order book forecasting.
Education and Expertise
Neeraj Kumar holds a Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science, Engineering from Cr State College of Engineering Haryana, which he completed from 2006 to 2010. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration with a focus on Marketing and Supply Chain Management from the National Institute of Industrial Engineering between 2013 and 2015. Additionally, he studied Business at the Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta for a year from 2017 to 2018. His educational background equips him with a strong foundation in both technical and business aspects of analytics.
Previous Work Experience
Before his current role, Neeraj Kumar worked as a Technical Associate at Tech Mahindra from 2011 to 2013. He also gained experience as a Summer Intern at Tata Steel in 2014. His work experience spans various roles that have contributed to his expertise in data science and analytics, preparing him for leadership positions in the field.
Technical Skills and Tools
Neeraj Kumar utilizes a range of tools and technologies in his analytics projects. He is proficient in R, Tableau, SQL, and Azure, which he employs for data analysis and visualization. He automates data preparation processes using R and SQL, particularly for Salesforce and SAP data. Neeraj also initiates cloud projects, including SQL data warehouses and business intelligence platforms, and develops executive dashboards using Tableau to track sales trends and pricing strategies.
Leadership and Team Development
In his role, Neeraj Kumar leads a team of data scientists, focusing on training and motivating junior data analysts within the organization. His leadership approach emphasizes skill development and knowledge sharing, ensuring that the team remains adept in the rapidly evolving field of predictive analytics and data science.