Tarun Gandotra
About Tarun Gandotra
Tarun Gandotra is a Data Science Manager at Carelon, where he has worked since 2023. He holds a B.Tech in Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering, an M.Tech in Artificial Intelligence, and an MBA in Business Analytics, with extensive experience in data science and technology roles across various companies.
Work at Carelon
Tarun Gandotra has been serving as a Data Science Manager at Carelon since 2023. In this role, he is responsible for managing a team that includes Data Scientists, Data Engineers, and web developers. His focus is on designing, building, and deploying machine learning and web applications. He oversees projects that integrate Artificial Intelligence products with legacy applications through REST API frameworks. His work contributes to enhancing operational efficiency and improving patient outcomes.
Education and Expertise
Tarun Gandotra holds a Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) in Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering from Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, which he completed from 2006 to 2010. He furthered his education with a Master of Technology (MTech) in Artificial Intelligence from the Indian Institute of Technology, Patna. Additionally, he earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Business Analytics from the Institute of Management Technology, Ghaziabad. His educational background equips him with a strong foundation in both technical and analytical skills.
Professional Background
Before joining Carelon, Tarun Gandotra accumulated extensive experience in data science and technology roles. He worked as a Lead Data Scientist at HCL Technologies from 2020 to 2023 and as a Senior Data Scientist at DigiScape Tech Solutions Ltd. from 2019 to 2020. His earlier positions include Technology Analyst at Tata Consultancy Services from 2014 to 2017, Technology Team Lead at BirchStreet Systems from 2017 to 2019, and Systems Engineer at Infosys from 2011 to 2014. This diverse experience has shaped his expertise in data science and analytics.
Achievements in Data Science
In his role as Data Science Manager, Tarun Gandotra has led several impactful projects. He oversees a project that provides a comprehensive view of multiple large language models (LLMs), enabling manual tuning of parameters to optimize latency and response accuracy. Additionally, he leads an initiative aimed at reducing hospital readmissions for patients with chronic conditions by utilizing retail analytics pipelines. He also developed a personal assistance chatbot for US Medicare patients, which aids in managing daily tasks such as exercises and medical appointments.