Omkar Sanjay Gawade
About Omkar Sanjay Gawade
Omkar Sanjay Gawade is a Senior Data Scientist currently working at SourceDay in Austin, Texas. He has a background in Mechanical Engineering and Engineering/Industrial Management, with previous roles at Frontdoor, Inc., Allegion, PLC, and Purdue University.
Current Role at SourceDay
Omkar Sanjay Gawade serves as a Senior Data Scientist at SourceDay, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he focuses on leveraging data science techniques to enhance operational efficiency and improve decision-making processes. His work involves the application of advanced analytics and machine learning methodologies to support the company's objectives in the Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area.
Previous Experience at Frontdoor, Inc.
Prior to his current role, Gawade worked at Frontdoor, Inc. as a Data Decision Scientist in Contact Center Solutions from 2020 to 2022. He was responsible for utilizing data analytics to drive decision-making processes. Before this, he also served as a Data Decision Scientist focused on Big Data & Analytics from 2019 to 2020, where he contributed to projects that aimed to optimize data usage within the organization.
Education and Expertise
Gawade holds a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from KLS Gogte Institute of Technology, which he completed from 2011 to 2015. He furthered his education at Purdue University, obtaining a Master's degree in Engineering/Industrial Management from 2017 to 2019. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his expertise in data science and analytics.
Professional Background
Omkar Gawade has a diverse professional background that includes roles in various organizations. He worked as a Corporate Consultant for the Purdue Experiential Learning Initiative Project at Allegion, PLC in 2017. Additionally, he served as a Graduate Student Consultant at Purdue University Krannert School of Management in 2018. His early career included positions as a Trainee Engineer at QuEST Global and as an Administration and Project Management Intern at Daimler Trucks North America.
Technical Skills and Projects
Gawade has developed a range of technical skills throughout his career. He fabricated a classification model using the XGBoost classifier and automated machine learning operations. He implemented NLP methods for sentiment analysis and developed a ChatGPT 3.5-powered tool to enhance user experience. His experience also includes configuring DevOps for data teams and transitioning ETL processes to custom-developed Python tools.