Amit Kumar
About Amit Kumar
Amit Kumar is a data science leader with extensive experience in machine learning and advanced analytics across various industries. He has held significant roles at companies like Aviva, Nexdigm, and Turing.com, specializing in optimization techniques and deep learning methods.
Work at Turing
Amit Kumar has been serving in Data Science Leadership at Turing.com since 2021. His role involves overseeing data science initiatives and leading teams to implement machine learning solutions. Turing.com is known for connecting companies with top software developers and data scientists globally. Amit's expertise contributes to enhancing the company's capabilities in data-driven decision-making and analytics.
Education and Expertise
Amit Kumar studied at the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay, where he earned a Dual Degree in Aerospace Engineering from 2000 to 2005. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his career in data science and machine learning. He is skilled in various optimization techniques and proficient in deep learning methods, including CNN, RNN, LSTM, and GAN.
Background
Amit Kumar has extensive experience in the field of data science, having held various leadership positions across multiple organizations. He worked at Aviva Life Insurance Company as Head of Machine Learning, Data Science, and Analytics from 2011 to 2015. Prior to that, he served as Deputy Manager of Machine Learning and Data Science at Vodafone Essar Cellular Limited from 2009 to 2011. His career also includes roles at GE Aviation and Nexdigm, where he focused on machine learning and advanced analytics.
Achievements in Machine Learning
Throughout his career, Amit Kumar has led machine learning projects across various sectors, including customer, sales, operations, risk, marketing, and web. He has established centralized machine learning and data science units in multiple Fortune 500 companies. His work has spanned industries such as telecom, healthcare, retail, and banking, where he applied machine learning techniques to optimize processes and improve operational efficiency.
Technical Skills and Tools
Amit Kumar is proficient in a variety of programming languages and tools essential for data science. He utilizes Python, SAS (including EMiner and EGuide), PySpark, and R in his projects. His technical skills encompass a wide range of machine learning techniques, including XGBoost, Random Forest, Neural Network, and more. He is also experienced in text mining techniques such as Word2Vec, NLP, and LDA.