Neeladri Shekhar Pal
Data Scientist @EXL || Ex-MuSigma
About
Engineer by Education, Data Whisperer by Profession: a firm believer that numbers tell captivating stories. Outside of the data universe, I'm all about finding balance.
Currently working as Consultant II at EXL Services with expertise in statistics, unstructured data analysis, and machine learning. Previously served as Apprentice Leader at MuSigma Inc., where I developed advanced analytical solutions and managed cross-functional teams.
Academic background includes PGDM in Finance and Analytics from International Management Institute (IMI) Delhi and Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering from Jadavpur University.
Experience
Consultant II
EXL Services • Nov 2023 - Present
Leading data science initiatives and advanced analytics projects. Developing machine learning
models, statistical analysis, and business intelligence solutions. Working on communication-focused
analytics and delivering data-driven insights for enterprise clients.
Apprentice Leader
Mu Sigma Inc. • May 2022 - Nov 2023
Led cross-functional teams in delivering advanced analytics solutions. Specialized in statistics,
unstructured data analysis, and machine learning model development. Managed projects involving data
mining and statistical analysis for enterprise clients.
Trainee Apprentice Leader
Mu Sigma Inc. • May 2021 - Apr 2022
Focused on unstructured data analysis and machine learning algorithm development. Worked on advanced
analytics projects and collaborated with teams to deliver data-driven solutions.
Point of Contact
Insight - Data Science Society, IMI Delhi • Mar 2020 - Mar 2021
Responsible for administration and management of the society. Worked on Machine Learning algorithms
and wrote tutorial blogs on popular machine learning algorithms including K-NN and Market Basket
Analysis.
Skills
Python
R
SQL
Machine Learning
Statistical Analysis
Data Visualization
Unstructured Data
Statistics
Machine Learning
Python
R
SQL
Power BI
Advanced Excel
Time Series Analysis
Neural Networks
Reinforcement Learning
Blockchain
Financial Analysis
Market Analysis
Education
PGDM, Finance and Analytics
International Management Institute (IMI) Delhi • 2019 - 2021
Specialized in Finance and Analytics with focus on data science applications in business contexts.
Bachelor of Engineering - Civil Engineering
Jadavpur University • 2014 - 2018
Engineering foundation with analytical and problem-solving skills that translate well to data
science applications.
Featured Work & Publications
Market Basket Analysis in Management Research (using R)
Insight - Data Science Society, IMI Delhi
Comprehensive analysis of market basket analysis applications in business intelligence environment,
helping retailers understand customer purchasing habits and anticipate behaviors.
→ Read Full Article
→ Read Full Article
K-Nearest Neighbours(K-NN) Algorithm from Scratch (in R)
Insight - Data Science Society, IMI Delhi
Detailed tutorial explaining K-NN algorithm implementation from scratch with practical examples,
covering the theoretical foundations and hands-on applications of this fundamental machine learning
algorithm.
→ Read Full Article
→ Read Full Article
Key Certifications
Neural Networks & Deep Learning (DeepLearning.AI)
Fundamentals of Reinforcement Learning (University of Alberta)
Machine Learning with Python (IBM)
Power BI Data Analysis (Microsoft)
Time Series Analysis in R (Udemy)
Bloomberg Market Concepts
Advanced Google Analytics
Blockchain Foundations (Consensys Academy)