Hello, I'm
Arsalan Anwar
Data Scient|
I build intelligent, scalable solutions at the intersection of AI, cloud, and product. Passionate about transforming data into business impact, I specialize in end-to-end ML, GenAI, and cloud-native applications.
Education
Master of Science in Computer Science
New York University
New York, NY
Sept 2023 - May 2025GPA: 3.85/4.0
Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science
Bangalore Institute of Technology
Bangalore, India
Aug 2016 - Aug 2020GPA: 8.88/10.0Tech Stack
Python
JavaFeatured Projects
A showcase of my work in AI/ML, Data Science, and Software Engineering
Inquis AI
A unified AI assistant and content management system that significantly improved student engagement and learning efficiency by 21% through an integrated front-end and scalable back-end built with Flask and Firebase.
Automated Industrial Inspection System using Computer Vision
A system to inspect manufactured parts and enhance quality control by using computer vision techniques. This system aims to boost inspection accuracy and efficiency, thus reducing costs and human error.
Image Captioning Benchmarking using Encoder/Decoder Deep Learning Models
This project evaluates the performance of encoder-decoder deep neural networks for image captioning using pre-trained ResNeXt CNN as the encoder, and both GRU & LSTM architectures as decoders. The models are compared using BLEU, METEOR, and ROUGE scores
Safeguarding NYC: Analyzing Crime Patterns using Big Data
Projected a 30% enhancement in NYPD's crime prevention efficiency through big data analysis of 220k+ crime records using advanced ELT pipelines and Spark.
Aqua Analytica: Water Demand Forecast Analytics
A Water Consumption Analytics System for Bengaluru using advanced ML techniques such as ARIMA, SARIMA & Holt-Winters for forecasting.
Autonomous Robot Navigation using Reinforcement Learning
Trained a Turtlebot3 Waffle Pi to autonomously navigate through the manufacturing plant without collision using DQN algorithm and human intervention data for faster learning.
Customer Risk Assessment, Analysis and Management
Developed a system that identifies high value customers based on CLV who at risk of churning and flags them so that they can be incentivised for retention.
Certifications & Achievements
Professional credentials and continuous learning milestones
Model Context Protocol (MCP): Hands-On with Agentic AI
Hands-on training in Model Context Protocol (MCP), focusing on AI agents, API usage, and tools like Anthropic Claude.
Advanced AI: NLP Techniques for Clinical Datasets
Explored advanced NLP methods tailored for analyzing clinical datasets and applying machine learning in healthcare.
Generative AI for Business Leaders
Learned how to integrate generative AI into business strategy and operations.
Snowflake for Beginners: Make your First Snowsight Dashboard
Learned to create dashboards using Snowflake's Snowsight interface.
Leadership Insights on Problem Solving & Decision Making
Focused on effective problem-solving and decision-making strategies in leadership contexts.
Demystify AI and OpenVino Toolkit
Covered Intel’s OpenVino toolkit and demystified foundational AI concepts.
Introduction to TensorFlow for AI, ML, and DL
Introductory course on using TensorFlow for artificial intelligence, machine learning, and deep learning.
Getting Started with Power BI Desktop
Built foundational skills in Power BI Desktop with a focus on time series forecasting.
Machine Learning Pipelines with Azure ML Studio
Built and managed ML pipelines using Azure ML Studio.
Getting Started with AWS Cloud Map
Introductory course on AWS Cloud Map for service discovery and scalable cloud application development.
Error Handling in C# with Exceptions
Learned best practices for handling exceptions and managing errors in C# applications.
Executive Data Science Capstone
Completed the capstone project for the Executive Data Science specialization.
Introduction to C# and .NET
Introductory course on programming with C# and the .NET framework.
MTA: Introduction to Programming Using JavaScript
Earned Microsoft Technology Associate certification for JavaScript programming fundamentals.
Data Science in Real Life
Explored practical applications of data science across industries.
Interactivity with JavaScript
Learned interactive features using JavaScript for web applications.
Machine Learning
Completed the foundational machine learning course by Stanford University on Coursera.
Introduction to HTML5
Gained essential HTML5 skills for structuring web content.
Building a Data Science Team
Learned strategies for assembling and leading effective data science teams.
Managing Data Analysis
Focused on planning and managing data analysis projects.
Introduction to Web Development
Covered the basics of web development including HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
A Crash Course in Data Science
Overview of data science process and applications.
Leadership & Extracurricular Activities
Beyond technical skills - leadership, community impact, and personal growth
Judge: NYU 51st Undergraduate Research Conference
New York University
Served as a judge for Panel 18 at NYU's 51st URC, evaluating interdisciplinary research in neuroscience, data science, and climate innovation.
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Judge: NYU 50th Undergraduate Research Conference
New York University
Evaluated student research in Poster Group 11 (Computer Science), providing feedback and engaging in discussions across diverse STEM fields.
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Graduate Adjunct Faculty, Dept. of CS
New York University, Courant Institute
Designed and delivered graduate-level lectures and labs in data science, fostering academic rigor and practical learning.
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Speaker: AI/ML and its Applications
Bangalore Institute of Technology
Spoke to 100+ undergraduates about real-world AI/ML use cases, inspiring exploration in applied machine learning.
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Core Committee Member
Kannada Samskruti Club
Led cultural programs, coordinated events, and promoted language-based inclusion for 500+ students.
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Adjunct Faculty: Data Science and SQL
Intellipaat
Taught hands-on data science and SQL concepts to 300+ learners across diverse backgrounds through live sessions.
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Speaker: ChatGPT & In-Demand AI Skills
UpGrad
Explained ChatGPT’s rise and its potential for transforming careers, research, and productivity in AI domains.
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Speaker: ChatGPT for Research and Innovation
UpGrad
Highlighted the role of ChatGPT in accelerating innovation and enabling new research paradigms in AI.
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Founder & Researcher
Data Science Crew
Founded and scaled a 1,000+ member global community for learning and sharing knowledge in AI/ML domains.
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Author (The Startup & Analytics Vidhya)
Medium
Authored articles on Reinforcement Learning and ROS, gaining thousands of reads and helping early-career ML enthusiasts.
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Speaker: A General Introduction to Data Science and Machine Learning
West Pharmaceutical Services
Delivered an internal talk to West teams, simplifying key ML concepts and bridging knowledge gaps across departments.
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Speaker: Image Classification with Azure ML
Microsoft User Group Hyderabad
Conducted a technical session on deploying image classification models using Azure ML, engaging with a broad developer audience.
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Professional Journey
A curated showcase of my career progression and impactful contributions
Companies
Medidata Solutions (a Dassault Systèmes company)
New York University
C5i (formerly known as Course5i)
West Pharmaceutical Services
Medidata Solutions (a Dassault Systèmes company)
Data Scientist
Key Achievements
Developing a next-gen ML Prediction Service (Coder+) for intelligent medical coding using RAG architecture with vector embedded MedDRA and WHODrug data stored in Mongo Vector DB
Developing Edit Check Generation, Duplimarker and Deduplication Microservices using HNSW for efficient retrieval of similar edit checks
Experience Timeline
Medidata Solutions (a Dassault Systèmes company)
1 year 5 months
New York University
1 year 4 months
C5i (formerly known as Course5i)
6 months
West Pharmaceutical Services
3 years 1 month