Rajat Awasthi

Excited to join the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, as a Data Scientist. In this role, I work on IFC’s fund and investee datasets, generating insights that support strategic investment decisions across global financial institutions. My responsibilities include: • Analyzing complex fund-level and investee-level data to uncover actionable trends. • Building dashboards and analytical models to evaluate investment performance and impact. • Enhancing data quality and reporting pipelines to support transparency and decision-making. • Collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive data-driven solutions in development finance. Looking forward to contributing to high-impact initiatives and working alongside talented professionals in the international development and finance space.

At Antobot, a pioneering agri-tech startup, I worked as a Data Scientist, leveraging AI and data analytics to optimize autonomous robotic solutions for sustainable farming. My role involved: • Developing and deploying machine learning models for real-time decision-making in agricultural robotics. • Working with computer vision techniques to enhance crop monitoring and precision farming. • Processing and analyzing large-scale sensor data to improve automation and efficiency. • Collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate AI-driven insights into robotic systems. This experience deepened my expertise in AI applications for real-world challenges, reinforcing my passion for data-driven innovation in the agricultural sector.

A journey marked by continuous growth and valuable experiences. At Wipro, I honed my skills in DevOps and data mining tools, mastering Excel, Power BI, R, MySQL, Java, and Python. Collaborating closely with HSBC as a client, I contributed as an API developer, integrating my DevOps knowledge with Java, Ansible, and Kubernetes for 7 months. Later, I delved into MySQL database management, Power BI, and Python, continuing to serve HSBC as a trusted client partner for over 1.5 years. Ready to embark on new adventures and further expand my expertise.

Passionate about data and the endless possibilities it holds. Pursuing a Master's in Data Science while drawing from prior experience in related skills gained during my tenure at Wipro with client HSBC . Excited to explore new horizons in the world of data science and leverage my expertise to drive informed decisions.