Vishal Jain
About Vishal Jain
Vishal Jain is a Staff Data Scientist at Ushur, based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, with a background in Mathematics and Computing from the Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati. He has held various roles in data science and software engineering across multiple organizations, including nference and Samsung, and has experience in academic settings as a teaching assistant and research assistant.
Work at Ushur
Vishal Jain has been serving as a Staff Data Scientist at Ushur since 2022. He is based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. In this role, he contributes to the development and implementation of data-driven solutions that enhance customer engagement and operational efficiency.
Education and Expertise
Vishal Jain earned a Bachelor's degree in Mathematics and Computing from the Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati, where he studied from 2011 to 2015. He later pursued a Master of Science in Computer Science at McGill University from 2017 to 2020, further solidifying his expertise in data science and computational methods.
Professional Background
Vishal Jain's professional journey includes various roles in data science and software engineering. He worked as a Data Scientist and later as Lead Data Scientist at nference from 2020 to 2022. Prior to that, he held positions at Samsung as a Software Engineer and at Jio as SDE 1. His early experiences include internships at Ulm University and the Indian Statistical Institute.
Teaching and Research Experience
Vishal Jain has gained teaching and research experience through his roles as a Graduate Teaching Assistant at McGill University in 2018 and 2019. He also worked as a Graduate Research Assistant at Mila - Quebec Artificial Intelligence Institute from 2018 to 2020, where he engaged in research related to artificial intelligence.
Involvement in Student Organizations
During his time at the Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati, Vishal Jain was actively involved in the Entrepreneurial Development Cell. He served as a Core Team Member from 2011 to 2015 and later as Manager of Events from 2013 to 2014, contributing to various initiatives aimed at fostering entrepreneurship among students.