William Scott
About William Scott
William Scott is a Senior Data Scientist at COVE IoT - KaHa Pte Ltd in Bengaluru, India, with a strong academic background in Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence. He has published research on COVID-19 misinformation and has experience in Natural Language Processing and Computer Vision.
Work at COVE IoT - KaHa Pte Ltd
William Scott has been serving as a Senior Data Scientist at COVE IoT - KaHa Pte Ltd since 2021. He is based in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India. In this role, he applies his expertise in data science to develop innovative solutions in the Internet of Things (IoT) sector. His work involves leveraging data analytics to enhance product offerings and improve operational efficiencies.
Education and Expertise
William Scott completed his Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) in Computer Science and Engineering from Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences between 2012 and 2016. He further advanced his studies by obtaining a Master's degree in Artificial Intelligence from Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology, Delhi, from 2018 to 2020. His educational background equips him with a strong foundation in data science, machine learning, and artificial intelligence.
Background
Prior to his current position, William Scott gained valuable experience in various roles related to data science. He worked as a Teaching Assistant for Machine Learning at Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology, Delhi, for four months in 2019. He also held positions as a Data Science Intern at UnitedHealth Group and Leibniz Universität Hannover, where he developed practical skills in data analysis and machine learning.
Research and Publications
William Scott has contributed to the field of data science through research publications. He authored a paper on the early detection of COVID-19 fake tweets titled 'ENDEMIC', which was accepted at PAKDD 2021. Additionally, he developed a COVID-19 fake news detection model named 'Cross-SEAN', which received acceptance by ELSEVIER in 2021. These contributions highlight his focus on applying data science to real-world challenges.
Professional Experience in Data Science
William Scott has accumulated diverse experience in data science roles. He worked as a DL/AI Researcher at Tata Consultancy Services for 11 months in 2020-2021. His hands-on experience includes expertise in Natural Language Processing (NLP) and Computer Vision (CV), which are critical areas in the data science domain. This experience has allowed him to develop and implement advanced data-driven solutions.