Arijit Jha

Arijit Jha is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in data science and engineering leadership. Currently serving as a Senior Engineering Lead at Persistent Systems, Arijit previously held the position of Senior Data Scientist at Nielsen, where significant contributions included the development and deployment of machine learning models for audience deduplication and real-time inferencing. Arijit has a strong foundation in data processing, having employed PySpark for feature creation and worked extensively with AWS for deployment and MLOps. Earlier roles include Data Science Intern at VisTracks, where unsupervised learning models were implemented, and Financial IT Analyst Intern at Societe Generale, focusing on data lake architecture and ETL processes. Arijit’s career began as a Software Development Engineer at EdgeVerve, leading projects in natural language processing and dashboard analytics. Academic qualifications include a Master of Science in Business Analytics from the University of Illinois Chicago and a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from West Bengal University of Technology.