Piyush Sharma

Piyush Sharma is a seasoned data science professional with extensive experience in Machine Learning, data engineering, and team management. Currently serving as Senior Director Data Scientist at Oportun since May 2019, Piyush leads a team of data scientists and engineers. Prior roles include Director of Data Science at Elevate, Principal Data Scientist at Nebraska Book Company, Inc., and Data Mining Manager at Alorica, where key insights were provided to enhance client businesses and optimize strategies. Piyush's earlier experience includes positions as a Business Intelligence Analyst at Nebraska Book Company and Research Analyst at University Missouri Columbia Hospital, where significant contributions to revenue increase and operational excellence were made. Piyush holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from National Institute of Technology Durgapur and a Master’s degree in Industrial and Manufacturing Systems Engineering from University of Missouri-Columbia.