Paul Francis Thottakkara

AI Researcher

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India18 yrs 3 mos experience

AI EnabledHighly Stable

Key Highlights

Over 10 years of experience in Data Science.
Expertise in building scalable ML solutions.
Winner of Data Science Hackathon.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Data Science expert with a strong focus on Healthcare and Fintech industries.

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Skills

Core Skills

Machine LearningHealthcareData ScienceOperations Research

Other Skills

AI solutionsAlgorithmsApache SparkC++Data AnalysisData MiningEngineeringJavaMachine Learning ClassifiersMatlabMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft OfficeMicrosoft WordPowerPointStatistical data analysis

About

Passionate and motivated Data Science researcher with over 10 years of experience in building scalable ML solutions. Experienced data science professional in Insurtech, Fintech, and Healthcare. Thesis & Research: Feature selection techniques and Dimensionality Reduction. https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=rlwHioEAAAAJ&hl=en Skills and Experience 1. Responsible for designing and implementing data-driven solutions to complex problems, using a variety of ML techniques such as predictive modeling, clustering, and self-learning models. 2. Strong communication and collaboration skills, often working with cross-functional teams and communicating findings to people with a wide range of backgrounds and expertise. 3. Creating data visualization and interactive dashboards and reports to help stakeholders understand the impact of the AI solution and potential strategies to leverage learnings from data. 4. Python, R, SQL, Hive, ML model deployment (AWS lambda, Azure functions, Docker) 5. Winner of Data Science Hackathon (Datameet 6 by Zone Startups, Mumbai)

Experience

Stitchfin

Data Science Lead

Sep 2024 – Present · 1 yr 6 mos · Karnataka, India · Remote

As the Data Science Lead at StitchFin, I spearhead the development of innovative AI solutions that revolutionise patient financial engagement in healthcare. Our platform leverages cutting-edge generative AI tools to transform the healthcare revenue cycle, enhancing the patient billing experience and streamlining financial processes.

AI solutionspatient financial engagementhealthcare revenue cycleMachine LearningHealthcare

Aureus analytics

Data Scientist

Mar 2015 – Oct 2024 · 9 yrs 7 mos · Mumbai Metropolitan Region

Understand client requirements and develop scalable machine learning algorithms.
Developed high performing prediction models for top insurance providers in India.
Successfully implemented non-linear additive model for complex reserving problem.
Implemented Machine Learning algorithms like Random Forest, Gradient Boosting Classifiers, Support Vector Machines, Decision Trees and Generalized Additive Models.

machine learning algorithmsprediction modelsnon-linear additive modelMachine LearningData Science

Uf health

Data Scientist

Aug 2013 – Feb 2015 · 1 yr 6 mos · Gainesville Metropolitan Area

Developed Machine Learning Classifiers to predict postoperative outcomes, and successfully implemented predictive analytics using Generalized Additive Models and Support Vector Machines
Created in-house R packages for data preprocessing ,data analysis and visualization.
Developed a new risk prediction model using Logistic regression and Bayesian modeling paradigm.
Performed statistical analysis on data and compared model performance.

Machine Learning Classifierspredictive analyticsstatistical analysisMachine LearningHealthcare

University of florida

2 roles

Instructor & Research Assistant

Aug 2011 – Dec 2014 · 3 yrs 4 mos · Gainesville Metropolitan Area

Researcher in the field of Data Mining (Specialized in feature selection techniques, Clustering & Pattern recognition, Statistical data analysis) and Operations Research, under the guidance of Distinguished Professor Dr. Panos M Pardalos
Instructor for Work Design and Human Factors (2013 Spring and Summer semesters)

Data Miningfeature selection techniquesStatistical data analysisData ScienceOperations Research

Student

Aug 2009 – May 2011 · 1 yr 9 mos

Tyco sanmar

Sales Engineer

Aug 2007 – Jul 2009 · 1 yr 11 mos

Created customer base and developed new applications at customer end through eeffective demonstrations & seminars.
Prepared Techno-Commercial offer for major projects (ensure optimal pricing and delivery commitments)
Supported the operational team in inventory management and production scheduling
Submitted reports to the management on Sales, Customers and New business opportunities.