Senthil Natarajan
About Senthil Natarajan
Senthil Natarajan is a data scientist with a background in business analysis and startup leadership. He founded Ziel Sensory, a wearable tech company, and currently works at Swish Analytics while also serving as a data visualization editor.
Work at Swish
Senthil Natarajan has been employed at Swish Analytics as a Data Scientist since 2021. In this role, he applies his expertise in data analysis and visualization to support decision-making processes. His work involves utilizing advanced analytical techniques to derive insights from complex datasets, contributing to the overall objectives of the organization.
Education and Expertise
Senthil Natarajan studied at Rice University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Leadership and Computer Engineering from 2013 to 2017. He also attended Haynes Academy For Advanced Studies from 2009 to 2013. His educational background provides a solid foundation in both technical and leadership skills, which he applies in his professional endeavors.
Background
Prior to his current position, Senthil Natarajan held various roles that contributed to his development as a data scientist. He worked at Capital One in multiple capacities, including Senior Business Analyst and Business Manager, from 2017 to 2021. Additionally, he served as Managing Director at Rice Launch and was involved with OwlSpark as a member of the Leadership Team and Board of Directors during his time at Rice University.
Achievements
Senthil Natarajan founded Ziel Sensory, a wearable tech company focused on injury prevention, while at Rice University. The company gained recognition, being ranked among the Top 500 Early Stage Science Startups by the Hello Tomorrow Conference and featured by Forbes as one of the top 15 Most Innovative College Startups in 2016. He also consulted with an NBA team on data science applications, showcasing his ability to apply data analysis in sports contexts.
Professional Contributions
In addition to his roles in various organizations, Senthil Natarajan has contributed to the field of data visualization as a Data Visualization Editor at the Data Visualization Society since 2019. He developed Python Data Visualization Training modules, which are accessible on GitHub, demonstrating his commitment to sharing knowledge and enhancing skills within the data science community.