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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Credit Card Fraud Detection System
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Himanshu Ravishankar

Brisbane,Queensland

Summary

Currently pursuing a Master’s in Data Analytics at Queensland University of Technology, complemented by a Postgraduate Diploma in Data Science and Engineering from the Great Lakes Institute of Management. Brings foundational IT sector experience along with strong analytical training and project involvement. Proficient in utilizing modern data analysis tools and techniques to interpret and manage data. Eager to leverage academic insights in a practical setting to drive business decision-making and enhance organizational outcomes.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Data Analyst Intern

OEASON
Brisbane, Queensland
06.2023 - 10.2023
  • Performed exploratory data analysis on large datasets to identify trends and outliers.
  • Created SQL queries to extract relevant information from relational databases for various projects.
  • Collaborated with other teams to develop analytics solutions that provide value-added insights.
  • Developed visualizations to convey complicated data in straightforward fashion.

DATASCIENCE & BUSINESS ANALYTICS INTERN

THE SPARKS FOUNDATION
Bengaluru, India
01.2023 - 03.2023
  • Performed exploratory data analysis on large datasets to identify patterns and trends.
  • Analyzed customer behavior using predictive analytics techniques such as regression, clustering, and decision trees.
  • Built machine learning models for classification and regression problems.
  • Cleaned and manipulated raw data.
  • Optimized existing models by tuning hyperparameters and feature engineering approaches.

Test Engineer

INFOSYS
BENGALURU, INDIA
09.2021 - 01.2023
  • Project: CITIKYC
  • Executed manual and automated tests in different environments.
  • Documented defects found during testing process.
  • Participated in bug triage meetings with developers and project managers.
  • Reviewed user documentation for accuracy and usability prior to product launch.
  • Verified that all components meet design specifications and standards.
  • Analyzed test results to detect issues and track root causes.
  • Wrote technical reports on test and analysis results and presented findings to stakeholders.
  • Performed functional, integration, regression, and end-to-end testing.

Intern

VST TILLERS TRACTORS LTD
MYSURU, INDIA
12.2020 - 03.2021
  • Assisted in the development and implementation of procurement strategies to ensure cost-effective purchases.
  • Researched potential suppliers and evaluated their suitability based on price, quality, delivery times, and reliability.
  • Maintained up-to-date records of approved suppliers and negotiated contracts with them.
  • Conducted data migration activities from legacy systems into the SAP platform.

Education

Master of Science - Data Analytics

Queensland University of Technology
Brisbane, QLD
07-2025

Post Graduate Diploma - Data Science And Engineering

Great Lakes Institute of Management
Chennai
08-2022

Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering

National Institute of Engineering
Mysuru
08-2021

Skills

  • Deep learning
  • Google Analytics
  • Python Programming
  • Machine Learning
  • Data Mining
  • Tableau
  • Data Visualization and Presentations
  • Database Programming and SQL
  • Statistical Analysis
  • R Programming

Certification

  • Google Data Analytics Professional
  • Python Programming
  • Automation Anywhere Certified Advanced RPA Professional

Projects

  • Spearheaded the development and testing of the CITIKYC project, aiming to standardize the KYC process across various CITICORP sectors.
  • Played a key role in the design, implementation, and validation phases, ensuring the application's functionality met diverse client needs.
  • Conducted comprehensive testing of both the application and the associated websites, identifying and resolving issues to enhance user experience and system reliability.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to integrate feedback and refine testing strategies, contributing to the project's success by ensuring high-quality deliverables.
  • Utilized a range of testing tools and methodologies to ensure rigorous quality checks and compliance with CITICORP’s operational standards.

Credit Card Fraud Detection System

  • Developed and implemented a sophisticated machine learning-based fraud detection system to analyze historical credit card transactions and predict fraudulent activities.
  • Engineered robust predictive models using advanced algorithms such as Random Forests and Gradient Boosting to accurately identify potential fraud with high precision and recall.
  • Integrated a blend of expert-driven rules and machine learning insights to automate transaction blocks and trigger alerts for suspicious activities, enhancing real-time response capabilities.
  • Employed statistical techniques and anomaly detection methods to adapt to evolving fraudulent tactics, ensuring the system remains effective against new and emerging fraud strategies.
  • Designed a scalable solution that supports dynamic updating of detection models, facilitating continuous learning and improvement from new transaction data, thus bolstering defense mechanisms against fraud in banking systems.
  • Contributed to a significant reduction in financial losses for banks and financial institutions by proactively identifying and preventing fraudulent transactions.

Timeline

Data Analyst Intern

OEASON
06.2023 - 10.2023

DATASCIENCE & BUSINESS ANALYTICS INTERN

THE SPARKS FOUNDATION
01.2023 - 03.2023

Test Engineer

INFOSYS
09.2021 - 01.2023

Intern

VST TILLERS TRACTORS LTD
12.2020 - 03.2021

Master of Science - Data Analytics

Queensland University of Technology

Post Graduate Diploma - Data Science And Engineering

Great Lakes Institute of Management

Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering

National Institute of Engineering
Himanshu Ravishankar