Prashant Saraswat
About Prashant Saraswat
Prashant Saraswat is a Principal Data Science Engineer at Theta Lake, where he has worked since 2019. He has a diverse background in engineering and management, including co-founding TrueGether and holding various roles at FatWire Software.
Work at Theta Lake
Prashant Saraswat has been serving as the Principal Data Science Engineer at Theta Lake since 2019. In this role, he focuses on leveraging data science methodologies to enhance compliance and security solutions. He takes ownership of backend services developed in Go, ensuring high performance and functionality. His contributions include implementing a real-time compliance bot using the Microsoft Bot framework, which monitors compliance and security continuously. Prashant also stays updated on emerging technologies in data science, machine learning, and artificial intelligence, ensuring that Theta Lake's projects remain at the forefront of industry advancements.
Previous Experience at TrueGether
Before joining Theta Lake, Prashant co-founded TrueGether, where he served as Chief Architect from 2011 to 2019. During his eight years in this role, he was instrumental in developing the company's technology infrastructure and product offerings. His leadership in engineering and architecture helped shape the company's approach to data solutions in the Greater New York City Area. Prashant's experience at TrueGether laid a strong foundation for his subsequent work in data science.
Career at FatWire Software
Prashant Saraswat spent a decade at FatWire Software, where he held various engineering and management roles from 2000 to 2010. He later served as the Vice President of Engineering for a year in 2010. His tenure at FatWire involved overseeing engineering teams and contributing to product development, which enhanced his expertise in software engineering and management. This experience provided him with a comprehensive understanding of the software development lifecycle and team dynamics.
Education and Expertise
Prashant holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Finance and Systems from the Indian Institute of Management, Lucknow, where he studied from 1998 to 2000. He also completed his undergraduate studies at the Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur, from 1993 to 1997. Additionally, he attended Kendriya Vidyalaya from 1980 to 1993. His educational background equips him with a strong foundation in both technical and business aspects of data science, enabling him to contribute effectively to strategic decision-making.
Innovations and Contributions
Prashant has made significant contributions to the field of data science through various innovative projects. He integrated JetBrains IDE in Java to enhance data annotation and regression comparison. He also designed the Microsoft Teams Recorder in C#, which facilitates recording audio, video, and screen sharing during meetings. Furthermore, he specializes in deploying advanced Natural Language Processing (NLP) models for hate speech detection using AutoGluon and Python. His focus on knowledge-sharing and innovation within cross-functional teams promotes a collaborative work environment.