About

Shailja Thakur is a highly skilled data scientist with over 9 years of relevant experience. She is currently working as a data science intern at Acerta Analytics Solutions, where she is responsible for developing and implementing machine learning models to improve the company's products and services. Prior to this, Shailja worked as a PhD scholar at the University of Waterloo, where she conducted research on the application of machine learning in the field of healthcare. Shailja's expertise in data science is further demonstrated by her past experience as a data science consultant at Lochbridge. In this role, she worked with clients from various industries to develop and implement data-driven solutions that improved their business processes and outcomes. Shailja has a strong technical background and is proficient in various programming languages and tools commonly used in data science, including Python, R, SQL, and Tableau. In addition to her technical skills, Shailja is also a skilled communicator and collaborator. She has worked with teams of various sizes and backgrounds and has demonstrated an ability to work effectively with others to achieve common goals. Shailja is a quick learner and is always seeking new challenges and opportunities to expand her knowledge and skills. Shailja holds a PhD in Computer Science from the University of Waterloo and has published several papers in top-tier conferences and journals in the field of machine learning and data science. She is currently a postdoc at NYU Tandon, where she continues to conduct research and teach courses on machine learning and data science. Shailja is committed to staying up-to-date with the latest developments in her field and is always looking for ways to apply her skills and knowledge to real-world problems.