About Me!
Welcome to my portfolio! I'm Shivam Zala, a passionate Data Science enthusiast with a Master's degree in Data Science and Analytics from Georgetown University and over 5 years of industry experience. With a strong foundation in machine learning and artificial intelligence, I've honed my skills in Python, R, Java, and JavaScript, as well as big data technologies like AWS, Azure, Spark, and Hadoop. Turning data into insights is not just a profession for me; it's a calling—one algorithm at a time.
Personal Information
- Email: ssz16@georgetown.edu
- Willing to relocate: Yes
- Degree: Master's
- Freelance: Available
Beyond the realm of data analysis, you'll often find me indulging in my two passions: coffee and sports. Whether discussing the latest sports games over a cup of coffee ☕️ or hitting the court for a game of basketball 🏀, these interests fuel my creativity, teamwork and drive for excellence. My background as a former university athlete in basketball and handball instilled in me the values of teamwork and leadership, which I bring into my data science projects. With proficiency in data visualization tools like Tableau, Excel, and Power BI, I'm committed to transforming raw data into actionable insights that drive innovation and impact. Explore my portfolio to witness the intersection of data expertise, passion, and meaningful analysis.
Facts
Courses Completed college and university level
languages learned includes native and computer languages
lines of code written and data insights unlocked
Cups of Caffeinated Creativity ordered or made
Last updated: 03/02/2026
Skills
My proficiency extends beyond the skills listed here, and the percentages are relative in scale. I have a solid grasp of coding logic and fundamentals, which facilitates my ability to quickly pick up new languages by familiarizing myself with their syntax. I value continuous learning and collaboration with others in expanding my expertise
Resume
In this section, I present my educational background and my three most recent experiences in the data science industry. Additionally, I've served as an Assistant Professor at Laxmi Institute of Technology, where I taught subjects such as Computer Organization, Data Mining, and AI within the computer science department. I've also contributed as a part-time sports statistician at Genius Sports, gathering real-time data and providing analysis. Furthermore, I've held a part-time role as a Data Science Instructor at Aspire Tech bootcamps, where I introduced individuals aspiring to enter the data science industry to the basics of Python, R, and Excel.
Education
Master of Science, Data Science and Analytics
2021 - 2023
Georgetown University, Washington DC
Coursework: Probability Modeling and Statistical Techniques, Advanced Data Visualization, Machine Learning App Deployment, GIS, Time series
Co-Curriculars: Student Data Analyst at Georgetown Baseball Analytics Team, with experience in Georgetown Event Management (GEMS) and Georgetown Transportation Systems (GUTS). Played in Georgetown's Intramural Basketball and Soccer leagues. Volunteered for Lander Analytics and Rgov Conferences.
GPA: 3.7/4
Skills: Python (NLTK, sklearn, tensorflow, hugging face, sklearn, keras, pytorch, geopandas, numpy, pandas,etc) Rstudio (keras, timeseries, tidyverse, shiny, caret, rmarkdown, raster, leaflet, lubridate, etc) AWS (ec2, sagemaker, s3, redshift, EMR, etc) MS Azure (databricks, pyspark, data factory, etc) SQL Tableau Heroku Docker Github/GitlabBachelor of Engineering, Information Technology
2016 - 2020
Gujarat Technological University
Coursework: Data Structures, Object-Oriented Programming in C++, Advanced Java, Data Management in SQL, Business Management and Software Lifecycle, Hadoop Ecosystem, Computer Networks, Data Mining, and Artificial Intelligence.
Co-Curriculars: Represented the University Basketball Team at All Intdia University competition (AIU), winner of local coding competitions and team building events, member of GCET Dance Mob Group, volunteered for IEEE Events.
GPA: 3.65/4
Skills: C/C++ Java Software Mgmt Software Deployment SQL Python Advanced MathematicsInternational Scholar Exchange Program, GTU
2019
Laurentian University, Ontario, Canada
Coursework: Mobile Computing and Wireless Communication and Web Data Management
Description Participated in the (IEP) at Laurentian University, Ontario for one semester, studying and immersing myself in diverse cultures and education systems. I also contributed to a project focusing on designing an interactive system to collect and store user web data.
Grade: A
Skills: HTML/CSS Javascript XML and JSON data IOTAssistant Professor, Laxmi Vidhyapeeth
Nov 2020 - Jul 2021
Computer Science Department, Sarigam, India
Subjects Taught: Big Data Analytics, Artificial Intelligence and Computer Organization
- Implementing personalized learning plans for students including interactive quizzes, lab program files, and vivas, resulting in a notable improvement in their overall grades.
- Implemented a functional feedback system using phpMyAdmin and JavaScript to enhance communication and collaboration between faculty and students. This streamlined faculty feedback process, leading to more effective interactions and better academic outcomes.
Professional Experience
Sr. Data Analyst, Bank of America
Dec 2024 - Present
Core Technology Infrastructure Team -- Richmond, VA
- Build Python-based automation and data quality checks to monitor data accuracy, completeness, and consistency, improving trust in recurring reports and self-service analytics.
- Contributed to CMDB migration from BMC Remedy to ServiceNow, coordinating data mapping, validation, and cutover to achieve 100% data accuracy with zero data loss. Proficient in Power BI for advanced data visualization and Excel for in-depth data analysis and reporting.
- Partnered with analytics, engineering, and operations teams to translate business questions into metrics, governance controls, and scalable analytical solutions.
Data Analyst/Financial Engineer (Remote) The Oakleaf Group
May 2024 - Oct 2024
Modeling and Analytics Team -- Bethesda, MD
- Improved SQL data warehouse performance by optimizing queries, indexing strategies, and integrating Amazon S3 for data storage, leading to a 30% reduction in query response time.
- Conducted comprehensive data analysis and quality checks for RMBS litigation cases, ensuring accuracy and consistency in results.
- Enhanced and maintained a proprietary PDF scraping tool using Python and SQL called “PDF scraper”, improving data extraction efficiency and converting unstructured data into an analytics-ready format.
Data Scientist Intern, Drevol
May 2023 - Feb 2024
Data Science and Analytics Team -- Redmond, WA
- Utilized AWS Sagemaker-Python and SQL to extract large-scale datasets (approximately millions of rows) from AWS Redshift by composing intricate queries. Employed k-means clustering techniques to identify potential customers based on their characteristics and behaviors.
- Designed and deployed data modeling pipelines on AWS using Airflow, resulting in a 40% reduction in data processing time and leveraged Airflow's scheduling capabilities to automate pipeline execution.
- Implemented a custom data visualization dashboard using Tableau, enabling stakeholders to intuitively interpret and interact with key performance metrics, leading to enhanced decision-making.
Data Scientist/Data Analyst, Revokarmahub Software and Services
Aug 2018 - July 2021
Sales and Marketing Team -- Gujarat, India
- Designed and built data pipelines for production-level infrastructure monitoring, utilizing Python and AWS services like Sagemaker, EC2 and Lambda, resulting in a 35% improvement in real-time data ingestion and scalability
- Used AWS services like EC2, S3, and SageMaker along with Python to set up an MXNet Object Detection algorithm. This reduced nearly 30 hours of manual work each month by automating the data labeling processes.
- Utilized data analysis tools such as Python, PowerBI and R, achieving a 30% reduction in processing time through optimization strategies.
Soft Skills
Here are some soft skills that resonate with me. I'm naturally cheerful, sociable, and enthusiastic who enjoys connecting with others and learning from them. I prioritize simplicity and value knowledge over ego.
Empathy
Cultivated through understanding others' perspectives, fostering meaningful connections and collaboration.
Creative
Nurtured by exploring innovative solutions and thinking outside the box to address challenges creatively.
Communication
Developed through clear expression and active listening, facilitating effective information exchange and collaboration.
Attention to Detail
Honed by meticulously reviewing and scrutinizing tasks to ensure accuracy and quality in execution.
Adaptable
Demonstrated flexibility in adjusting to changing circumstances and embracing new challenges with resilience.
Problem-Solving
Enhanced through analytical thinking and resourcefulness in identifying and resolving complex issues efficiently.
Contact me!
Feel free to reach out to me for full-time opportunities, collaboration, learning, sports (basketball, soccer, tennis, racquetball, cricket, football, or table tennis), workouts, or freelance projects.
Current Location:
Richmond, VA (Willing to relocate!!)
Email:
ssz16@georgetown.edu
Call:
+1 (206)-488-3106