Souveek Halder
About Souveek Halder
Souveek Halder serves as the Head of Data Science at Wagetap, where he leads the development of credit models and financial tools. He has an extensive background in data science, holding a Ph.D. from The Australian National University and having worked in various roles across multiple organizations.
Work at Wagetap
Souveek Halder serves as the Head of Data Science at Wagetap since 2022. In this role, he leads the development and maintenance of credit models and loan portfolio performance. He focuses on building new financial tools aimed at enhancing customer financial management in an ethical manner. Additionally, he mentors the engineering and data science team on data management, analysis, and machine learning. Halder plays a key role in fostering a data-driven culture at Wagetap through effective communication and data visualization.
Education and Expertise
Souveek Halder holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Data Science (Statistics) from The Australian National University, which he completed from 2015 to 2021. He also earned a Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Data Science (Statistics) from the University of Madras between 2008 and 2010, and a Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.) in Econometrics and Quantitative Economics from Monash University from 2013 to 2015. His undergraduate studies culminated in a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) (Hons.) in Data Science (Statistics) from the University of Calcutta from 2004 to 2007.
Background
Souveek Halder has a diverse professional background in data science and analytics. He began his career as a Senior Consultant in Data Science at SPSS South Asia Pvt. Ltd. in 2012. Over the years, he has held various positions, including Research Fellowship in Data Science and Machine Learning at the Indian Statistical Institute, Data Analyst at the Commonwealth Ombudsman, and Lead Data Scientist at Alinta Energy. His experience spans multiple sectors, including academia, government, and the energy industry.
Previous Roles and Experience
Prior to his current position at Wagetap, Souveek Halder worked in several significant roles. He was a Data Scientist at the Australian Government Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment for five months in 2020-2021. He also served as a Statistical Intern and Research Assistant at the Australian National University. His experience includes teaching assistant roles at both Monash University and The Australian National University, contributing to his strong foundation in data science and analytics.