Harish Varma S. is a seasoned data scientist with extensive experience in optimizing data-driven solutions across various companies. Currently serving as a Senior Data Scientist at Shipt since October 2021, Harish Varma successfully built and deployed a route management microservice that achieved $7M in annual cost savings and employed Python for ETA prediction models. Prior roles include Data Scientist at NielsenIQ, where Harish Varma utilized advanced statistical techniques to enhance modeling accuracy, and at Diwo, where collaboration with Data Engineers facilitated predictive model development. Additionally, Harish Varma gained valuable experience as a Machine Learning Intern at Sema and as a Research Assistant at Northern Illinois University, contributing to machine learning research. Harish Varma's academic background includes pursuing a Ph.D. in Computer Science from Northern Illinois University, complemented by a Master's degree from the same institution and a Bachelor's degree from GITAM Deemed University.