Hello, I'm
Purva Desai
Data Engineer
Transforming complex data into actionable insights. Specialized in statistical analysis, data visualization, and predictive modeling to drive business decisions.
About Me
Purva Desai
I'm a data engineer with 5+ years of experience turning complex data into actionable insights. My passion lies in finding patterns and stories within numbers, helping businesses make informed decisions.
With expertise in SQL, Python, and various BI tools, I specialize in creating comprehensive data visualizations and predictive models that drive business growth. My approach combines technical precision with clear communication to ensure insights are accessible to all stakeholders.
When I'm not analyzing data, you can find me exploring the latest developments in AI and machine learning or hiking.
Tools & Technologies
Professional Experience
Regional IT Applications Analyst
June 2023 - PresentFugro
- Prepared clear and concise reports, presentations, user manuals, and technical documents related to ETL processes, SQL queries, MVC frameworks, Python scripts, Flask applications, database management, building data pipelines, and automating data flows. These communication efforts ensured that both technical and non-technical stakeholders were informed about the status of our projects.
- Prepared clear and concise reports, presentations, user manuals, and technical documents related to ETL processes, SQL queries, MVC frameworks, Python scripts, Flask applications, database management, building data pipelines, and automating data flows. These communication efforts ensured that both technical and non-technical stakeholders were informed about the status of our projects.
- Worked closely with developers and engineers to interpret large datasets using SQL and Python, deriving meaningful insights to support the projects and initiatives.
Techinal Analyst- Security solutions- Software Designing
June 2019 - July 2022Matrix Comsec
- Interacted with clients, gathered data of the current system, and provided either new design or solution from the current system after doing proper data analysis and based on client requirements. Also responsible for creating UI/Wireframes using Microsoft Visio.
- Interacted with clients, gathered data of the current system, and provided either new design or solution from the current system after doing proper data analysis and based on client requirements. Also responsible for creating UI/Wireframes using Microsoft Visio.
- Initiated Face Recognition related projects and worked in cross-functional teams. Trained Face Recognition algorithms by accumulating user data (face minutiae), then implemented clustering to identify users from their faces. Was accountable for inter-team conflict resolution.
- Accountable for making the algorithm adaptive so that it learns by itself, changing the face of the user and identifying the user correctly after years. Was rewarded with the “Made a Difference” member award for the same.
- Provided a complete data analysis report on client demand, in which the client wanted data of all its users. Utilized machine learning techniques to train models, derive insights, and ensure accurate predictions.
Research Intern
May 2018 - July 2018University of Houston
- Provided a complete data analysis report on client demand, in which the client wanted data of all its users. Utilized machine learning techniques to train models, derive insights, and ensure accurate predictions.
- Provided a complete data analysis report on client demand, in which the client wanted data of all its users. Utilized machine learning techniques to train models, derive insights, and ensure accurate predictions.
- Installed complete IoT hardware in the computer laboratory for a day to collect data. The occupancy of chairs and tables was diagnosed with 95% accuracy.
Education
Master of Science - MS, Data Science
Aug 2022 - May 2024University of Houston
Bachelor of Technology - BTech, Electronic and Communications
2015 - 2019Nirma University
Certifications
Project Management Foundation
Project Management Institute
Mar 2025
AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (CLF-CO2) Cert Prep: 1 Cloud Concepts
Oct 2024
Agile Software Development: Scrum for Developers
Jun 2023
Probability and Random Variables/ Processes for Wireless Communications
NPTEL
Feb 2017
Featured Projects
US Car Auction Data - Project
In this Tableau analysis, we delve into the rich dataset of USA car auctions to uncover patterns, trends, and insights that can inform industry professionals, buyers, and sellers alike. The dataset captures a comprehensive view of cars auctioned across different regions, brands, and models.
Sentiment Analysis of Two Wheelers
We conducted sentiment analysis on two-wheeler vehicles by extracting relevant tweets using the Tweepy API. The data included user opinions, reviews, and reactions related to various two-wheeler brands and models. After cleaning and preprocessing the tweets, we used natural language processing techniques to classify sentiments into positive, negative, and neutral categories. This analysis offered valuable insights into consumer perception and preferences in the two-wheeler market.