Dhanush Chandra Shekar
Data Scientist & ML Engineer
Masters in Data Science student at Indiana University Bloomington
Specializing in Machine Learning, Data Analysis, and AI
Professional Experience
Building real-world solutions with data science and machine learning
Enterprise Building Training Solutions (EBTS)
Data Science Intern
Bangalore, India
Oct 2023 – Nov 2023
Key Achievements:
- Built a real-time facial recognition attendance system using Flask, OpenCV, and KNN, achieving 95% accuracy
- Used Haar cascades for face detection and a KNN classifier for identity recognition
- Automated CSV-based attendance tracking and implemented a file-based data system
- Designed a responsive web interface for attendance marking
Featured Projects
Showcasing my expertise in data science, machine learning, and software development
Production-ready ML system that predicts customer churn in the telecommunications industry with a user-friendly web interface for real-time predictions.
Key Achievements
- Built advanced ML pipeline with automated preprocessing
- Implemented multiple models (Random Forest, XGBoost, CatBoost)
- Created interactive web UI for instant predictions
- Developed comprehensive logging and monitoring system
Technologies
A Streamlit-based Q&A tool that processes financial articles and answers user queries using a RAG system.
Key Achievements
- Integrated advanced LLM capabilities
- Implemented robust error handling
- Built efficient content scraping system
Technologies
Real-time facial recognition system for automated attendance tracking using computer vision.
Key Achievements
- 95% recognition accuracy
- Real-time face detection and recognition
- Automated CSV-based attendance tracking
- Web interface for attendance management
Technologies
Netflix Content Analysis
Comprehensive analysis of Netflix viewing patterns to improve content recommendations.
Key Achievements
- 35% increase in viewership
- 20% improvement in recommendation engagement
- 15% reduction in model error
Technologies
Technical Skills
Comprehensive expertise in data science, machine learning, and analytics
Languages
Libraries & Frameworks
Data Platforms & Tools
Analytics & ML Techniques
Data Engineering
Statistics
Certifications
Professional certifications and achievements in technology and data science
AWS Certified AI Practitioner
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
2024
Skills & Topics:
Education
Academic journey in Computer Science and Data Science
Indiana University Bloomington
Masters in Data Science
Bloomington, Indiana
Aug 2024 – May 2026
GPA: 3.71/4.00
Bangalore Institute of Technology
B.E. in Computer Science and Engineering
Bangalore, India
Aug 2020 – May 2024
CGPA: 8.51/10