Ankit Srivastava, Senior Data Scientist (AVP)

Ankit Srivastava

Senior Data Scientist (AVP)

Macquarie Global

Location
India - Delhi
Education
Master's degree, Data Science
Experience
14 years, 1 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :14 years, 1 Months

Senior Data Scientist (AVP) at Macquarie Global
  • India
  • My current job since September 2018

EDT Stock Price Prediction For Traders :

- Led a team in developing LSTM-based models for predicting stock prices, achieving 64% accuracy across markets.
- Spearheaded research initiatives to explore alternative features and improve prediction accuracy.
- Implemented advanced data preprocessing techniques and feature selection methods.
- Collaborated with trading desks to integrate predictive models into algorithmic trading strategies.
- Presented findings and insights to senior management and investment committees.

BFS Credit Risk and Fraud Detection for Loans :

- Analyzed large-scale loan application data to identify key patterns and trends.
- Developed predictive models using machine learning algorithms like logistic regression, random forest, and gradient boosting to assess applicants' creditworthiness.
- Designed anomaly detection models to identify potential fraud in loan applications.
- Optimized model performance and accuracy through data preprocessing and feature engineering.
- Collaborated with data engineers to integrate data pipelines for real-time ingestion and processing.

Senior Associate QA L1 at Publicis Sapient Global Market
  • India - Gurgaon
  • September 2016 to September 2018

Wellington Investment View Portfolio Reconciliation :

- Ensured portfolio accuracy by reconciling data discrepancies between internal and external sources, maintaining alignment in positions and valuations.
- Developed automated ETL scripts using Python and SQL, streamlining data
extraction, transformation, and loading processes.
- Identified and resolved data discrepancies in trade records, pricing, and cash flows through detailed portfolio analysis.
- Collaborated with portfolio managers and traders to verify transaction data and promptly address discrepancies with external counterparties.
- Created insightful reports and dashboards using Power BI to track reconciliation metrics and pinpoint exceptions.
- Conducted regular audits of portfolio data, documenting reconciliation processes and findings for continuous improvement.
- Recommended process improvements to enhance data integrity and boost operational efficiency.
- Trained junior team members on reconciliation processes and tools, fostering team expertise and productivity.

Senior Quality Analyst at Iris Software
  • India - Noida
  • December 2015 to September 2016

Market Axess electronic trading gateway:

- Analyzed business requirements and designed and developed a Test Automation Framework
for Market-Axess FI Trading Gateway, utilizing FIX Protocol & PyTest.

Software Quality Analyst at Ion Trading
  • India - Noida
  • December 2012 to December 2015

Algo Trading Tools Functional/Automation Validation:

- Automated FI Algo Trading tools such as Auto-Hedger, Trade Flow Prematch, and VMO Aggregator. Implemented Test Automation for Algo-Trading application and Dealer Gateways following BDD/ATDD Methodologies.

- Conducted usability, functional, retesting & regression testing for various D2D (Dealer to Dealer) Markets e.g. Brokertec, eSpeed, ISWAP, GETCO, EURONEXT markets, and tradition exchange.


Key Achievements:
- Increased Automation Test Coverage upto 95% and reduced regression time from week to 8 hours.

Software Engineer at Hcl Technologies
  • India - Noida
  • April 2010 to December 2012

Functional/Automation Test Engineer:

- Functional testing and test automation using QTP for FI Trade Team at Deutsche Asset & Wealth Management.

Education

Master's degree, Data Science
  • at Liverpool John Moores University
  • June 2024
Higher diploma, Data Science
  • at IIIT Bangalore
  • April 2023
Bachelor's degree, Electronics And Communication Engineering
  • at Uttar Pradesh Technical University
  • August 2009

Specialties & Skills

DATASCIENCE
Machine Learning
Analytics
Finance and Banking
Investment Banking
Shell Scripting
DataIku
Databases
Tensorflow
Data visuallization
Data Science
Pyspark
Data Mining
Machine Learning
Data Analytics

Languages

English
Expert
Hindi
Native Speaker

Training and Certifications

ISTQB (Certificate)
Date Attended:
April 2012
PSM 1 (Certificate)
Date Attended:
June 2020
Data Science Executive PGP (Certificate)
Date Attended:
April 2023

Hobbies

  • Photography