Sandeep Shankar. M, B.Eng, MPP
No 3 Raju Gardens, Sowripalayam Pirivu, CBE – 28.
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email-skype: sandeepshankarm
Passionate and reliable Data Scientist interested in exploiting programming, statistical and analytical skills, and
applying data science to solve real-world business challenges.
SUMMARY
Data Scientist with over 6 years of experience in software development, research and data analysis.
Expertise in research methods, statistical tools, computer languages, databases and analytics.
Excellent communication and presentation skills supplemented with project management experience.
Result-oriented problem solver with creative insights into data analysis for innovative solutions
Excellent interpersonal, organizational and leadership skills.
Great team player with the ability to work independently or part of a team with minimal supervision.
SKILLS
Technical
Statistical tools: Stata, R Studio, SPSS, SAS and Microsoft Excel.
Computer Languages: Java, J2EE, ATG, Webservices, J-Query, AJAX.
Databases: MySql, Oracle, Microsoft SQL.
Applications: Sharepoint, MS-word, MS-Powerpoint, MS-Access, MS-Vision.
Analytical
Linear regression (OLS), propensity score analysis, Instrument Variables Regression, Difference-in
Difference Models, time-series ARIMA models and panel data models.
DATA ANALYTICS PROJECTS
“Does Medium of Instruction matter? A propensity score analysis of the effect of medium of Instruction in
School education on students learning outcomes”
This research uses propensity score matching methods to examine whether students between 8 and
11 years old in India have higher reading, mathematics and writing scores when the medium of
instruction is English as opposed to regional languages. The estimates from statistical model suggest
that there is no significant difference in learning outcomes between the two groups.
Link: https://ir.library.oregonstate.edu/xmlui/handle/1957/55646
“Understanding the effect of Fukushima Tragedy on public attitudes towards Nuclear Energy”
This research used Gallop International’s Global Snap Poll (N=32,089) to understand whether
Fukushima Tragedy affected public attitudes towards Nuclear Energy. The estimates show that
nations with a higher percentage of nuclear energy production were more likely to be in favor of
nuclear energy. Additionally we found that countries which were higher on the global information
flow index were more likely to oppose nuclear energy after the nuclear accident
SOFTWARE PROJECTS
Wine Plan Management System
Developed a functionality which allowed customers to place recurring orders through the website and also
provided them an option to modify the contents of the wine case. This ATG-based project involved the usage
of real-time webservice calls to communicate with the Microsoft DX back end system and ajax to display the
contents of the wine case and to make modifications.
Campaign Offers Inventory
Built the database infrastructure and integrated it to the ATG Commerce Service Center in order to allow the
vendor to manage the campaign offers easily. This project also involved large scale migration of data from the
old data scheme to the new scheme and modification of the price calculation routine to account for the
difference in the sales tax rates in the United States.
Internationalization
Implemented ATG web-commerce internationalization to the existing web application to facilitate
the client to expand their business into U.S. and Australia.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Director, Career Zone & Essig Ramraj Ltd
Apr 15- Present
Conducted soft skills training sessions for college students.
Developed course materials for Analytic and Statistical Reasoning.
Involved in hiring freelance trainers to address short term challenges.
Responsible for website maintenance and social media marketing.
Created student database and responsible for gathering student feedback in a systematic manner.
Engaged with college administrators on a regular basis for gathering feedback and program outreach.
Research Assistant (Public Policy)
Sep 12 – Apr 15
Oregon State University (OSU)
Supervisor: Prof. Victor Tremblay, former Department Chair (Economics)
Sep 13 – Apr 15
Conducted research to study the effect of State regulation on the spread of micro-breweries in the pacific
northwest and collected data from various sources (mainly government) to facilitate quantitative analysis.
Supervisor: Prof. Mark Fermanich, Education Policy
Apr 13 – Jun 13
Analyzed the variables that could be utilized to create a performance matrix for public schools in the
United States.
Involved in analyzing the literature on school finance equity in the United States.
Supervisor: Prof. Brent Steel, Director, Public Policy Program
Sep 12 – Mar 13
Conducted research on issues related to property tax deferral system in the state of Oregon.
Prepared groundwork for the policy document “Oregon Property Tax Deferral Program for Senior and
Disabled Citizens: 2012 Survey Results”.
Link: https://olis.leg.state.or.us/liz/2013R1/Downloads/CommitteeMeetingDocument/3682
Senior Systems Engineer
Jun 09 – Jul 12
Infosys Technologies Ltd., India (India's 2nd largest IT services)
Developed internationalized e-commerce platforms for Virgin Wines.
Led the off shore development team of the Wine Plan Management System.
Worked with clients to gather new business requirements and improve existing web platform, estimate the
Person-Hours required for project execution and negotiated project deadlines.
Prepared release documents for specific modules involved in the project.
Conducted Knowledge-Transfer sessions on ATG Technology for new entrants.
EDUCATION
Master of Public Policy (MPP) (GPA: 3.48) Oregon State University (OSU)
Oct 12 - Apr 15
B.E Electronics and Communication (Summa Cumme Laude) Anna University, India Jul 05 – Jun 09
