Amitava Dhar

Amitava Dhar is an experienced professional in quantitative analysis and data science with a robust background in leadership and team management across various industries. With a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering focusing on machine learning applications from Texas A&M University, Amitava has held significant roles at notable companies including Williams Energy, Shell Oil Company, Household Credit Services, Inc., and Enron, where expertise in model validation, operational management, and machine learning applications was demonstrated. Since 2008, Amitava has been with Pacific Gas and Electric Company, currently leading a data science team, and prior experience includes advanced research at Los Alamos National Laboratory where innovative models for credit card fraud detection and economic forecasting were developed.