Sparsh Kedia
About Sparsh Kedia
Sparsh Kedia is a Staff Data Scientist at Ushur, where he has worked since 2023, following two years as a Data Science Engineer. He has a background in machine learning and programming, with experience in various roles at Ushur and involvement in programming communities.
Current Role at Ushur
Sparsh Kedia currently serves as a Staff Data Scientist at Ushur, a position he has held since 2023 in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India. In this role, he is responsible for the end-to-end development of Ushur's Intelligent Document Automation (IDA) solution. This solution focuses on key-value extraction from both structured and unstructured data, enhancing data processing capabilities for the organization.
Previous Experience at Ushur
Prior to his current role, Sparsh Kedia worked at Ushur for two years as a Data Science Engineer from 2021 to 2023. He began his journey at Ushur as a Machine Learning Intern, first in 2020 and then again in 2021, where he gained foundational experience in data science and machine learning applications. His internships provided him with valuable insights into the practical aspects of data science in a professional setting.
Educational Background
Sparsh Kedia completed his Bachelor of Technology in Information Technology at the National Institute of Technology Durgapur from 2017 to 2021. Prior to that, he attended Delhi Public School, Newtown, where he focused on Science from 2006 to 2015. His educational background has equipped him with a strong foundation in technical and analytical skills necessary for his career in data science.
Leadership and Coordination Roles
Sparsh Kedia has held several leadership positions within the RECursion - NIT Durgapur Programming Community. He served as Senior Coordinator from 2019 to 2020 and as Treasurer from 2020 to 2021. Additionally, he was a Junior Coordinator from 2018 to 2019. In these roles, he contributed to organizing events and managing community activities, fostering collaboration among members.
Certifications and Skills
Sparsh Kedia is certified in machine learning operations by the School of AI, which complements his practical experience in the field. His technical skills include the incorporation of Ray for distributed processing in Ushur's IDA solution, enabling the processing of 40 million pages annually. He has also led a team to develop and deploy a microservice, significantly reducing bugs reported by customers.