Kowshik Raj Durai Murugan

Data Science Intern

Vizru Inc.•  May 2020 - August 2020

• Built a prototype for an AutoML (Automated Machine Learning) framework to increase the company’s AI footprint • Developed a customized prediction-optimization algorithm using space filling curves for effective hyperparameter tuning to increase the accuracy of the best predictive model by 7% • Performed one-step ahead prediction for the spa discount of the products being sold by clients using SVM, KNN and Neural networks with an accuracy of 84% based on real-time streaming manufacturer data

Summer Financial Analytics Intern

HDFC Bank•  May 2018 - August 2018

Forecasted the monthly exchange rate by building a platform to extract, transform data and train Random Forest, Gradient Boosting models aiding in effective decision-making on currency exchange rates (R, MySQL). Optimized deployment triggers in build server by implementing regression models and decision tree algorithms to identify high impact product versions unlocking potential savings of $250,000 (Python, SQL). Authored 15+ business intelligence reports (Tableau, Excel) providing advanced visibility in loan expenditure cycles to clients improving efficiency of loan approval process resulting in 80% decrease in dispersal delays

University of Texas at Dallas, Richardson

Business Analytics, MS•  August 2019 - Present

Member - JSOM Graduate Dean's Council Dean's Excellence Scholarship Recipient (August 2019)

SSNCE, Kalavakkam (Sri Sivasubramaniya nadar College Of Engineering)

Electronics and Communication Engineering, BE•  July 2015 - May 2019

President - Association of Electronics and Communication Engineers (2018-2019)