Sarthak Potnis

Jersey City, New Jersey 240-***-**** acywjq@r.postjobfree.com www.linkedin.com/in/sarthak-potnis SKILLS

Languages: R, Python, HTML, CSS, C++, MySQL, MATLAB

Tools: Tableau, MS Advanced Excel (SolverTable, StatTools, PrecisionTree, @Risk), IBM Watson, IBM Bluemix

Big Data Technologies: Amazon Web Services (S3, EMR, EC2), Hive, Spark, Pig, Sqoop, MapReduce, HDFS, Hadoop,

Data Analysis: Machine Learning, Google Analytics, Linear Modelling, Sentiment Analysis, Decision Analysis, Decision Trees, KNN Model, Clustering, Random Forests, Neural Networks, Feature Selection, Time Series, Association Rules EDUCATION

Masters of Science in Information Systems: GPA: 3.58 Aug 2015-Dec 2016 Robert H. Smith School of Business, University of Maryland, College Park, MD Relevant Courses: Big Data, Data Mining, Predictive Analytics, Data Models and Decisions, Database Management Systems, Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics and Communication Aug 2011- May2015 Medicap Institute of Technology and Management, Indore, India PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Avid Practice, Baltimore, MD Jun 2016 – Dec 2016

Big Data Research & Development Intern

Performed research on Big Data platforms and process for implementing applications on IBM Bluemix, AWS.

Presented the working of Big Data architecture, Hadoop, Spark, Pig, Hive, Sqoop to the supervisors.

Developed prototypes for sentiment analysis using machine learning algorithms based on Twitter data using SparkR.

Performed Data Analysis to predict stock prices from financial data using machine learning algorithms, Time series analysis and Regression Modelling using Python, Watson Analytics, Excel and R.

Developed a web scraping application to scrape daily Newspaper Data increasing process efficiency by 60% using R. Bharti Airtel Ltd, Indore, India Aug 2013 – Dec 2013 Network Analyst Intern

Examined infrastructure and components of existing networking system to assess IT processes

Recommended tools and solutions for security breaches and risks to improve stability and reliability of existing system

Optimized performance of network servers and computers by monitoring and servicing them on regular intervals

Performed regular system backups to ensure data security and connectivity in the event of data center disaster RELEVANT PROJECTS

Robert H. Smith School of Business, University of Maryland, College Park, MD Big Data: Descriptive and Predictive Analysis Expedia’s Hotel Reservations Aug 2016 – Dec 2016

Curated and organized 37 Million reservations from Expedia’s Hotel Reservation records and uploaded in Amazon Web Services (AWS, S3, EMR, EC2) cluster

Performed Machine learning algorithms and Descriptive Analysis using Pig commands and SQL queries on Hive to gather an understanding on different booking patterns of business and leisure travelers and predicted seasonal patterns

Built a prediction model for predicting source-destination dyadic links using Spark and used Tableau for data visualization Data Mining and Prediction of NYPD Official Data Jan 2016 – May 2016

Predicted dependence of a person’s arrest on attributes and variables, analyzed dataset to create prediction models using Machine Learning Algorithms such as regression models, decision trees, KNN model using R.

Designed model for modifying existing rules and regulations creating a checklist to improve officers judgments for arrests. Computer Life Cycle Refresh –App Development using Agile Methodology Jan 2016 – May 2016

Conceptualized and developed an equipment checkout application in IBM Bluemix Platform using HTML, SQL to increase operational efficiency of Department of IT.

Created business process flow diagram and scrum artifacts to enable alignment of the requirements with implementation. Participated in sprint planning and review meetings to identify improvement areas and best practices. Google Online Marketing Challenge Jan 2016 – May 2016

Developed a social media strategy to improve wildlifephoto.com’s online presence under a constrained budget resulting in 150% increase in web traffic and 20% increase in online sales.

Performed Data Analysis on the company’s sales, optimized online marketing budget allocation and strategy Database Management System- University Health Center Aug 2015 – Dec 2015

Developed a Database Management System for University Health Center using MySQL and ERD in Lucid Chart.

Implemented application GUI using ASP.Net, simulated data and queries with logical reports for increased efficiency of records access by functions triggered by GUI.

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

Rang De Zindagi Feb 2012 – March 2015

Co-Founder

Co-Founded a Non-Governmental Organization aiming to provide quality education to under privileged children.

Administered and persuaded 35 volunteers, lead volunteers across 6 schools affecting 400 students