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Rishikesh Raj Nair, Data Scientist - 2

Rishikesh Raj Nair

Data Scientist - 2·Mu Sigma Inc.

United Arab Emirates

Bachelor's degree, Computer Science Engineering with Specialization in A.I. & Robotics

Work experience

Total years of experience: 2 years, 6 months

Data Scientist - 2

October 2024 - Present

Mu Sigma Inc.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates Hybrid

October 2024 - Present

• Data Scientist - II with 2 years of experience building AI/ML, Deep Learning, Generative AI, Large Language Model (LLM), and Agentic AI-based solutions for a Fortune 500 home retail improvement client.

• Experienced in delivering end-to-end analytics solutions and business-focused data storytelling to support strategic decision-making and operational efficiency.

• Designed, developed, and deployed Data Science, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), Deep Learning, Generative AI, and LLM-based solutions for business-critical use cases across marketing analytics, sales analytics, and operational analytics.

• Executed complete data science workflows including data ingestion, data cleaning, feature engineering, model development, evaluation, and validation to generate actionable business insights and recommendations.

• Applied Deep Learning, Computer Vision, Natural Language Processing (NLP), Generative AI, Large Language Models (LLMs), Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), LangChain, and LangGraph to solve complex business problems and develop intelligent automation systems.

• Developed insight-driven dashboards, visualizations, and analytical reports that enabled stakeholders to monitor campaign performance, customer behavior, and operational KPIs effectively.

• Built Generative AI and Agentic AI-based analytics and reporting solutions that automated reporting workflows, enhanced business intelligence processes, and accelerated decision-making.

• Earned client appreciation and organizational recognition for delivering a Generative AI and LLM-powered reporting solution that reduced analysis time from hours to minutes and accelerated stakeholder decision-making by 50%, significantly improving business efficiency and reporting automation.

• Strong hands-on expertise in Python, SQL, Power BI, TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn, OpenCV, YOLO, AWS, LangChain, LangGraph, and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) architectures.

Company industry:
Business Consultancy Services
Job role:
Consulting

Data Scientist (Associate)

May 2023 - August 2023

Techweirdo

Dubai, United Arab Emirates Remote

May 2023 - August 2023

• Data Scientist with hands-on experience delivering Computer Vision (CV), Deep Learning (DL), and Applied Artificial Intelligence solutions for industrial and real-world business use cases.

• Specialized in AI/ML model optimization, cloud deployment, scalable inference systems, and experimentation with NLP-based AI products and intelligent automation solutions.

• Improved solar panel crack detection model accuracy by 35% (62% → 97%) using advanced Computer Vision and Deep Learning techniques, significantly enhancing industrial defect detection reliability and performance.

• Designed, developed, and deployed a production-ready AI/ML Computer Vision model on AWS EC2 (Linux), enabling scalable real-time inference and optimized cloud-based performance.

• Applied AI/ML best practices across data preprocessing, feature engineering, model tuning, evaluation, and deployment to build robust, scalable, and production-ready solutions.

• Worked on industrial Computer Vision and NLP use cases involving intelligent automation, defect detection, model optimization, and AI-driven analytics.

• Contributed to the development of Intelekt, an experimental AI-powered document summarization product, supporting NLP model experimentation, feature enhancement, and Generative AI-based solution development.

• Strong hands-on expertise in Python, Deep Learning, Computer Vision, NLP, OpenCV, TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn, AWS, and AI model deployment workflows.

Company industry:
IT Services

Data Scientist – Machine Learning (Intern)

September 2022 - December 2022

Analysed

Dubai, United Arab Emirates Remote

September 2022 - December 2022

• Machine Learning Engineer Intern with hands-on experience building AI/ML and Computer Vision (CV) solutions for healthcare-focused and wellness-oriented applications.

• Gained practical experience in data preparation, model development, testing, validation, and AI prototype development using modern Machine Learning and Computer Vision frameworks.

• Contributed to the development of a Health Diet Suggestion application using Machine Learning, Computer Vision, and YOLO-based models to support intelligent health and nutrition recommendations.

• Performed extensive data collection, data cleaning, preprocessing, and feature preparation to ensure high-quality datasets for model training and evaluation.

• Leveraged AI/ML frameworks and Computer Vision pipelines to experiment with model architectures, hyperparameter tuning, and performance optimization techniques.

• Executed model testing, validation, and iterative improvements to enhance the accuracy, reliability, and real-world usability of healthcare-focused AI/ML prototypes.

• Worked with Python, YOLO, OpenCV, Deep Learning, and Machine Learning frameworks to develop scalable and efficient Computer Vision solutions for health and wellness use cases.

Company industry:
Business Consultancy Services

Data Scientist (Intern)

July 2022 - August 2022

LetsGrowMore

Dubai, United Arab Emirates Remote

July 2022 - August 2022

• Data Scientist Intern with hands-on experience applying Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) techniques across multiple real-world business problem statements.

• Demonstrated strong ability to independently execute tasks, manage priorities effectively, and deliver reliable analytical outcomes within tight project timelines.

• Successfully completed 10+ company-assigned AI and ML tasks involving data analysis, model development, evaluation, and business-oriented problem solving.

• Delivered all assigned projects within stipulated deadlines, demonstrating strong execution capabilities, ownership, accountability, and problem-solving skills.

• Applied core Data Science and Machine Learning methodologies including Exploratory Data Analysis (EDA), data preprocessing, feature engineering, model evaluation, and performance optimization.

• Worked on diverse analytical and predictive modeling tasks, generating actionable insights and measurable outcomes for different use cases.

• Gained practical experience with Python, Machine Learning workflows, data analytics, and AI-driven problem-solving approaches in a professional environment.

Company industry:
IT Services

Education

Vellore Institute Of Technology (VIT) University

August 2024

August 2024

Bachelor's degree, Computer Science Engineering with Specialization in A.I. & Robotics

India

GPA (percentage): 85.3%

GPA (percentage): 85.3%

• Developed an AI Virtual Painter using Computer Vision, OpenCV, and Python, enabling users to draw in real time through hand gestures and finger tracking instead of traditional input devices. Implemented hand tracking, image processing, motion detection, and an interactive GUI for a low-latency user experience. • Built an AI Personal Fitness Trainer using Computer Vision and Python to analyze hand and body movements from live/recorded video and automatically count exercise repetitions. Applied real-time gesture tracking and inference techniques for fitness analytics and monitoring. • Created an Emotion-Based Music Recommender using CNN-based Deep Learning models to predict user emotions and generate personalized music recommendations. Mapped emotional states to music genres, demonstrating practical applications of AI in personalization systems. • Served as President of Bionary, a leading university club focused on Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Robotics. Led technical initiatives, organized events, and collaborated with students on AI-driven projects and workshops. • Participated in multiple AI/ML hackathons and secured 2nd Prize for developing innovative AI-based solutions in competitive environments. • Worked extensively with Python, OpenCV, Deep Learning, CNNs, Computer Vision, Machine Learning, and real-time AI application development through academic projects and extracurricular activities.
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Skills

Data Science
Expert
Data Science
Expert
Predictive Analytics
Expert
Predictive Analytics
Expert
Data Analytics
Expert
Data Analytics
Expert
Python
Expert
Python
Expert
SQL
Expert
SQL
Expert
R Programming Language
Intermediate
R Programming Language
Intermediate
C++
Expert
C++
Expert
C Programming Language
Intermediate
C Programming Language
Intermediate
Git
Expert
Git
Expert
Github
Expert
Github
Expert
Machine Learning (ML)
Expert
Machine Learning (ML)
Expert
Deep Learning (DL)
Expert
Deep Learning (DL)
Expert
Generative AI
Expert
Generative AI
Expert
LangChain
Intermediate
LangChain
Intermediate
LangGraph
Intermediate
LangGraph
Intermediate
Large Language Models (LLMs)
Expert
Large Language Models (LLMs)
Expert
Agentic AI
Expert
Agentic AI
Expert
Computer Vision
Expert
Computer Vision
Expert
Natural Language Processing (NLP)
Expert
Natural Language Processing (NLP)
Expert
Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG)
Expert
Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG)
Expert
Prompt Engineering
Expert
Prompt Engineering
Expert
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Expert
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Expert
Business Analytics
Expert
Business Analytics
Expert
Marketing Analytics
Expert
Marketing Analytics
Expert
Sales Analytics
Expert
Sales Analytics
Expert
Operational Analytics
Expert
Operational Analytics
Expert
TensorFlow
Expert
TensorFlow
Expert
PyTorch
Expert
PyTorch
Expert
Keras
Expert
Keras
Expert
Scikit-learn
Expert
Scikit-learn
Expert
Retail Analytics
Intermediate
Retail Analytics
Intermediate
Pandas
Expert
Pandas
Expert
NumPy
Expert
NumPy
Expert
Matplotlib
Expert
Matplotlib
Expert
Seaborn
Expert
Seaborn
Expert
Plotly
Expert
Plotly
Expert
OpenCV
Expert
OpenCV
Expert
spaCy
Expert
spaCy
Expert
NLTK
Expert
NLTK
Expert
TextBlob
Expert
TextBlob
Expert
OpenAI API
Expert
OpenAI API
Expert
Hugging Face
Expert
Hugging Face
Expert
Claude AI
Expert
Claude AI
Expert
Function Calling
Expert
Function Calling
Expert
Problem Solving
Expert
Problem Solving
Expert
Analytical Thinking
Expert
Analytical Thinking
Expert
Stakeholder Communication
Expert
Stakeholder Communication
Expert
Business Communication
Expert
Business Communication
Expert
Leadership
Expert
Leadership
Expert
Team Collaboration
Expert
Team Collaboration
Expert
Project Ownership
Expert
Project Ownership
Expert
Innovation
Expert
Innovation
Expert
Time Management
Expert
Time Management
Expert
Decision-Making
Expert
Decision-Making
Expert
Presentation Skills
Expert
Presentation Skills
Expert
YOLO
Expert
YOLO
Expert
CUDA
Expert
CUDA
Expert
LightGBM
Expert
LightGBM
Expert
AWS
Intermediate
AWS
Intermediate
GCP
Intermediate
GCP
Intermediate
Vertex AI
Intermediate
Vertex AI
Intermediate
BigQuery
Intermediate
BigQuery
Intermediate
Linux
Intermediate
Linux
Intermediate
MySQL
Expert
MySQL
Expert
Power BI
Intermediate
Power BI
Intermediate
Microsoft Excel
Expert
Microsoft Excel
Expert
Healthcare AI
Intermediate
Healthcare AI
Intermediate
Industrial AI
Intermediate
Industrial AI
Intermediate
Customer Analytics
Intermediate
Customer Analytics
Intermediate
Enterprise AI
Intermediate
Enterprise AI
Intermediate
E-commerce Analytics
Intermediate
E-commerce Analytics
Intermediate
Health & Fitness Analytics
Expert
Health & Fitness Analytics
Expert
Client-Focused Delivery
Expert
Client-Focused Delivery
Expert
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Expert
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Expert
Research & Experimentation
Expert
Research & Experimentation
Expert
Critical Thinking
Expert
Critical Thinking
Expert
Agile Learning
Expert
Agile Learning
Expert
Strategic Thinking
Expert
Strategic Thinking
Expert

Social profiles

Languages

English
Expert
Hindi
Intermediate
German
Beginner
Arabic
Beginner
Malayalam
Native Speaker

Training and Certifications

Certifications
Complete UiPath RPA Developer Course: Build 7 Robots
Udemy
Aug 2022
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Python Bootcamp From Zero to Hero in Python
Udemy
Jul 2021
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Data Analytics Real-World Projects in Python
Udemy
Sep 2022
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Machine Learning A-Z™: Hands-On Python & R In Data Science Machine Learning A-Z™
Udemy
Jun 2022
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IBM Artificial Intelligence Analyst
IBM
Jun 2023
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The Ultimate MySQL Bootcamp: Go from SQL Beginner to Expert
Udemy
Oct 2024
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Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst Professional Certification
Micorosft
Jul 2024
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Amazon Web Services (AWS) Cloud Practitioner
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Apr 2024 - Apr 2027
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Google Operating Systems and You : Becoming a Power User
Google
Sep 2021
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Hobbies

  • Enterprise AI
  • Healthcare Tech,
  • Aviation & Travel Tech
  • Marketing Analytics,
  • Retail
  • E-commerce
  • Football
    Part of the college football team and won an inter-college football tournament, demonstrating teamwork, leadership, discipline, and collaboration skills.