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Gayathri Sasidharan

Brantford,Canada

Summary

Passionate and driven professional transitioning from a technical sales specialist role to pursue a career in data science. Possessing a foundation in software development and supplemented by valuable internship experience in data science, I am eager to apply my analytical skills and enthusiasm for problem-solving in this dynamic field. Leveraging a combination of technical expertise and soft skills, including effective communication, leadership abilities, and creativity, I am poised to contribute effectively to data-driven initiatives

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Technical Sales Specialist

NTT - Google Fiber
10.2022 - Current
  • Provide technical support and guidance to customers throughout the sales process, addressing any questions or concerns they may have regarding product features, installation procedures, or technical requirements.
  • Efficiently manage the sales pipeline using CRM software, resulting in a 20% decrease in sales cycle time and a 25% increase in the number of deals closed per month.
  • Negotiated pricing agreements with clients to maximize profitability.
  • Engage with potential customers to understand their needs, assess their current infrastructure, and recommend suitable solutions. This involves conducting detailed consultations to determine the best fit for each customer's requirements.
  • Consistently meet or exceed quarterly and annual sales targets and Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) set by Company, resulting in a 20% increase in sales revenue year-over-year.

Data Scientist Intern

Stable Hacks
Ontario
05.2021 - 08.2021
  • Developed and fine-tuned machine learning algorithms, including regression models and ensemble methods, to predict stock/ticker price movements. Achieved an average prediction accuracy of 75% on a validation dataset spanning three years of historical stock data from yahoo finance.
  • Deployed machine learning models into a web-based platform, enabling users to access stock market predictions and trading recommendations in real-time.
  • Conducted feature engineering to identify and extract relevant features from raw financial data, such as price trends, volume, and technical indicators.
  • Generated reports summarizing key insights from data exploration activities.
  • Evaluated performance metrics such as precision, recall, F1 score, to measure model efficacy.
  • Researched new technologies related to big data analytics and machine learning applications.

Associate Software Developer

UST
Kerala
01.2018 - 12.2019
  • Customize Salesforce to meet business needs, including creating custom objects, fields, workflows, and validation rules.
  • Develop and maintain Apex code for implementing complex business logic and integrations with external systems.
  • Design and implement Visualforce pages and Lightning Components to customize the user interface.
  • Utilize Process Builder and Flow to automate business processes without code.
  • Import and export data using Salesforce Data Loader, ensuring data integrity and quality.
  • Create and maintain Excel templates for data extraction, reporting, and analysis.
  • Perform data transformations and cleansing to ensure accurate data migration and synchronization.
  • Document technical specifications and provide training to end-users on Salesforce functionality and data management processes.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, communicate project status, and participate in Agile ceremonies including daily scrum meetings.

Education

Post Graduate Diploma - Cloud Computing for Big Data

Lambton College
08.2021

Master of Computer Applications (M.C.A.) -

Federal Institute of Science and Technology
04.2018

Bachelor of Computer Applications (B.C.A.) -

Amrita School of Arts and Sciences
07.2016

Skills

  • Deal Closing
  • Direct Sales
  • Sales analytics
  • Sales Training
  • Inside sales
  • Data Mining
  • Statistical Analysis
  • BI tools expertise
  • Python Programming
  • Machine Learning
  • Data Exports
  • Agile Methodology
  • Database Management
  • Object-Oriented Programming
  • Problem-Solving
  • CRM workflow development
  • Salesforce APEX and Visualforce
  • Salesforce development and design
  • Data Management
  • Microsoft SQL
  • Data conversion and migration

Certification

  • Certificate in Python for Data Science Essential Training - LinkedIn Learning Online
  • Google Data Analytics Professional Certificate (in Progress) - Coursera

Timeline

Technical Sales Specialist

NTT - Google Fiber
10.2022 - Current

Data Scientist Intern

Stable Hacks
05.2021 - 08.2021

Associate Software Developer

UST
01.2018 - 12.2019

Post Graduate Diploma - Cloud Computing for Big Data

Lambton College

Master of Computer Applications (M.C.A.) -

Federal Institute of Science and Technology

Bachelor of Computer Applications (B.C.A.) -

Amrita School of Arts and Sciences
Gayathri Sasidharan