Hi, I'm Arsalan Anwar
AI Product Developer|
Transforming complex data into actionable insights and scalable AI solutions. Experienced in building end-to-end ML pipelines, GenAI applications, and data-driven products that deliver measurable business impact.
Education
Master of Science in Computer Science
New York University
New York, NY
Sept 2023 - May 2025
Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science
Bangalore Institute of Technology
Bangalore, India
Aug 2016 - Aug 2020My Tech Stack
Python
Java
SQL
PostgreSQL
Numpy
Pandas
Machine Learning
Flask
Django
AWS
Azure DevOps
Git
Docker
Travis CI
GitHub
Firebase
Figma
HTML
CSS
JavaScript
React
Projects
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.
- Flask
- Firebase
- Azure DevOps
- Pinecone
- LangChain
- Hugging Face
- Retreival Augmented Generation (RAG)
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.
- Python
- Computer Vision
- Deep Learning
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
- Python
- Deep Learning
- Flickr8
- ResNet
- LSTM
- Encoder/Decoder
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.
- Python
- SQL
- Spark
- Snowflake
- Data Analysis
- Big Data
- Power BI
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.
- Python
- Flask
- Demand Forecasting
- Time Series Forecasting
- Data Analytics
Autonomous Robot Navigation using RL
Trained a Turtlebot3 Waffle Pi to autonomously navigate through the manufacturing plant without collision using DQN algorithm and human intervention data for faster learning.
- Python
- Reinforcement Learning
- Robot Operating System (ROS)
- Gazebo
- OpenAI Gym
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.
- Churn Analysis
- Customer Segmentation
- CLV Modelling
Certification
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.
- AI Agents
- Application Programming Interfaces (API)
- Anthropic Claude
Advanced AI: NLP Techniques for Clinical Datasets
Explored advanced NLP methods tailored for analyzing clinical datasets and applying machine learning in healthcare.
- Applied Machine Learning
- Healthcare Analytics
Generative AI for Business Leaders
Learned how to integrate generative AI into business strategy and operations.
- Artificial Intelligence for Business
- Business Strategy
Getting Started with AWS Cloud Map
Introductory course on AWS Cloud Map for service discovery and scalable cloud application development.
- Amazon Web Services (AWS)
- Cloud Application Development
Snowflake for Beginners: Make your First Snowsight Dashboard
Learned to create dashboards using Snowflake's Snowsight interface.
- Snowflake
Leadership Insights on Problem Solving & Decision Making
Focused on effective problem-solving and decision-making strategies in leadership contexts.
- Leadership
- Problem Solving
- Decision Making
Demystify AI and OpenVino Toolkit
Covered Intel’s OpenVino toolkit and demystified foundational AI concepts.
- OpenVino
- AI Fundamentals
Introduction to TensorFlow for AI, ML, and DL
Introductory course on using TensorFlow for artificial intelligence, machine learning, and deep learning.
- TensorFlow
- Machine Learning
- Deep Learning
Getting Started with Power BI Desktop
Built foundational skills in Power BI Desktop with a focus on time series forecasting.
- Power BI
- Time Series Forecasting
Machine Learning Pipelines with Azure ML Studio
Built and managed ML pipelines using Azure ML Studio.
- Azure ML Studio
- Time Series Forecasting
Error Handling in C# with Exceptions
Learned best practices for handling exceptions and managing errors in C# applications.
- C#
- Exception Handling
Executive Data Science Capstone
Completed the capstone project for the Executive Data Science specialization.
- Data Science
- Capstone Project
Introduction to C# and .NET
Introductory course on programming with C# and the .NET framework.
- C#
- .NET
MTA: Introduction to Programming Using JavaScript
Earned Microsoft Technology Associate certification for JavaScript programming fundamentals.
- JavaScript
- Programming Fundamentals
Data Science in Real Life
Explored practical applications of data science across industries.
- Applied Data Science
Interactivity with JavaScript
Learned interactive features using JavaScript for web applications.
- JavaScript
- Front-End Development
Machine Learning
Completed the foundational machine learning course by Stanford University on Coursera.
- Machine Learning
- Supervised Learning
- Unsupervised Learning
Introduction to HTML5
Gained essential HTML5 skills for structuring web content.
- HTML5
- Web Development
Building a Data Science Team
Learned strategies for assembling and leading effective data science teams.
- Team Management
- Data Science Leadership
Managing Data Analysis
Focused on planning and managing data analysis projects.
- Data Analysis
- Project Management
Introduction to Web Development
Covered the basics of web development including HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
- Web Development
- HTML
- CSS
- JavaScript
A Crash Course in Data Science
Overview of data science process and applications.
- Data Science
- Analytics
English for Business and Entrepreneurship
Improved business communication and entrepreneurship vocabulary in English.
- Business Communication
- Entrepreneurship
Leadership & Extracurricular
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 Experience
Building innovative solutions across industry-leading organizations
Data Science Intern
Medidata Solutions (a Dassault Systèmes company)
- 🔹Developed an automated validation framework to evaluate model performance for clinical form extraction and edit check generation, significantly reducing manual QA efforts
- 🔹Partnered with cross-functional teams to map historical edit check metadata to study protocols using Snowflake, improving data traceability
- 🔹Co-designed a POC for the 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
Data Scientist (Research Assistant)
New York University
- 🔹Built NYU Mate, a GenAI academic assistant using LLaMA 2 and LangChain-based RAG pipeline, improving student support satisfaction by 18%.
- 🔹Developed retrieval-augmented search over NYU’s academic and policy documents, achieving over 92% accuracy in answer relevancy.
- 🔹Collaborated with university departments and implemented scalable backend with FastAPI and vector search (FAISS), reducing student query response time by 65%.
Data Science Intern
Medidata Solutions (a Dassault Systèmes company)
- 🔹Automated clinical trial consent workflows using NLP and Large Language Models (LLMs), cutting setup time by 45% and costs by $6 million annually
- 🔹Boosted document processing efficiency by 20% with a custom algorithm for multilingual text extraction, eliminating manual language annotation
- 🔹Achieved 98% accuracy in form-field mapping using AWS Bedrock and Claude AI, reducing annotation time by 87% (15min to 2min)
Data Scientist
C5i
- 🔹Built Apriori-based Market Basket Model to drive upsell strategies for a Fortune 500 client, boosting revenue opportunity identification by 26%.
- 🔹Developed high-value customer segmentation using clustering and purchase behavior, achieving 94% targeting accuracy.
- 🔹Led insights automation pipeline development for weekly business reporting, reducing manual workload by 80%.
Data Scientist
West Pharmaceutical Services
- 🔹Deployed real-time computer vision models (XceptionNet) to detect cosmetic defects in syringe products, increasing inspection accuracy to 92%.
- 🔹Automated root-cause defect analysis using time-series clustering, reducing quality investigation time by 40%.
- 🔹Collaborated with manufacturing teams across 3 continents, aligning ML solutions with FDA and ISO 13485 compliance.
Associate Data Scientist
West Pharmaceutical Services
- 🔹Developed NLP-based document parsing system for internal West documents, improving keyword mapping and retrieval accuracy by 23%.
- 🔹Built robust ELT pipelines on Azure Data Factory for 6+ data sources, reducing data preparation time by 40%
- 🔹Used Azure ML Studio for model deployment in GxP environments, ensuring reproducibility and traceability in production pipelines.
Graduate Software Trainee
West Pharmaceutical Services
- 🔹Engineered image classification pipeline for particulate detection in injectables using Azure ML, achieving 97% accuracy.
- 🔹Implemented batch scoring services in Python with REST APIs, improving system scalability across 4 production lines.
- 🔹Documented model interpretability workflows using SHAP to meet regulatory transparency standards.