Asha Patel
About Asha Patel
Asha Patel is a Data Scientist with a strong background in Mathematics, Physics, and Computer Science. She has experience in developing machine learning models and has worked in various roles, including as a Machine Learning Research Engineer and a Student Ambassador at the University of Leeds.
Work at Starling Bank
Asha Patel currently serves as a Data Scientist at Starling Bank, a role she has held since 2022. Based in London, she applies her expertise in data science to enhance the bank's operations and services. Her work focuses on leveraging data analytics to drive decision-making processes and improve customer experiences.
Education and Expertise
Asha Patel holds a Master of Science in Data Science & Analytics from the University of Leeds, which she completed from 2020 to 2021. She also earned a Bachelor of Science in Natural Sciences (Maths & Physics) from the same institution, studying from 2016 to 2020. Her educational background provides her with a strong foundation in mathematics, physics, statistics, and computer science.
Background
Asha Patel began her career as a Shop Assistant and Cashier at Nisa Retail from 2014 to 2016. She then worked as a Student Ambassador for the School of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Leeds from 2017 to 2018. Following this, she completed a placement at the Central Laser Facility, Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, as a Gemini Laser Placement Student from 2018 to 2019.
Professional Experience
Before joining Starling Bank, Asha Patel worked as a Machine Learning Research Engineer at Luminance from 2021 to 2022. During her academic career, she developed a convolutional neural network (CNN) for laser-induced damage detection during her industrial placement year and segmented aneurysms and blood vessels in 3D brain scans as part of her MSc project.
Research Interests
Asha Patel has a keen interest in the applications of data science, machine learning, and artificial intelligence, particularly in the fields of healthcare and finance. Her background in mathematics and physics supports her ability to tackle complex problems in these areas.