Nikita Bhateja

Nikita Bhateja is a Lead Data Scientist at Novo since January 2023, previously holding the position of Senior Data Scientist. Prior experience includes serving as a Senior Associate in Analytics Insights at PwC Acceleration Centers in India, where Nikita provided analytical solutions for risk mitigation in collaboration with a US-based bank, and as an Experienced Associate focusing on financial fraud detection using machine learning and statistical models. Nikita also worked as a Data Scientist at HDFC Bank, developing machine learning models for banking applications and utilizing advanced algorithms. An internship at the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation involved constructing a Composite Leading Indicator to forecast India’s non-agricultural GDP. Educational qualifications include an M.Sc in Statistics from Hindu College, University of Delhi, and a Bachelor's degree in Statistics from Delhi University.