I am a data scientist and engineer with a passion for turning data into actionable insights. I enjoy building scalable data pipelines, automated workflows, and dashboards that empower teams to make informed decisions. My experience spans education tech, pharmaceutical distribution, and analytics consulting, with a master's from UC Irvine and an MS in IT from Mumbai. I thrive collaborating with leadership to translate complex data into strategic impact.

Naman Gala

I am a data scientist and engineer with a passion for turning data into actionable insights. I enjoy building scalable data pipelines, automated workflows, and dashboards that empower teams to make informed decisions. My experience spans education tech, pharmaceutical distribution, and analytics consulting, with a master's from UC Irvine and an MS in IT from Mumbai. I thrive collaborating with leadership to translate complex data into strategic impact.

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I am a data scientist and engineer with a passion for turning data into actionable insights. I enjoy building scalable data pipelines, automated workflows, and dashboards that empower teams to make informed decisions.

My experience spans education tech, pharmaceutical distribution, and analytics consulting, with a master’s from UC Irvine and an MS in IT from Mumbai. I thrive collaborating with leadership to translate complex data into strategic impact.

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Experience Level

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Work Experience

Data Engineer at Reading Ways
February 1, 2025 - October 31, 2025
Developed data pipeline solutions that integrate and migrate Discourse content and metadata across environments using Python, JSON, and the Discourse API, enabling scalable, low-maintenance content deployment. Designed and automated data integration workflows in Airtable by connecting signup, approval, and email engagement sources into a unified CRM to improve visibility and decision-making. Applied data modeling to build longitudinal datasets from academic, attendance, and assessment data, enabling multi-year student trend analysis for statewide educational interventions. Collaborated with the CEO to deliver data solutions supporting strategic and operational decisions.
Data Analyst at Mapup
April 1, 2023 - April 1, 2023
Built scalable data pipelines and automated ETL workflows using Airflow, Prefect, and AWS S3 to improve data accuracy and delivery timelines. Developed Python scripts for 35+ regions to extract and process over 10,000 geographic data points, increasing scraping efficiency and reducing manual effort by 42%. Automated log tracking with Airflow to monitor pipeline updates and notify anomalies, reducing data monitoring time by 55%. Created dynamic data-driven visualizations with Tableau and QGIS, improving data interpretation accuracy by 40% and aiding strategic decision-making.
Data Scientist at Shah and Savla Pharmaceutical Distributors
September 1, 2021 - September 1, 2021
Analyzed over 500K rows of sales data using SQL and Excel to optimize inventory management and reduce stock shortages by 25% within six months. Built and maintained interactive Tableau dashboards to monitor product demand, boosting supply chain efficiency by 30% and accelerating decision-making. Conducted exploratory data analysis with SQL and Excel to identify purchasing trends and inform marketing decisions.
Data Scientist Intern at Network Tech Lab
August 1, 2020 - August 1, 2020
Analyzed client data with Pandas for insights on IT service outages and improved operational efficiency. Collaborated with IT teams to establish reliable KPIs using Excel dashboards for project success measurement. Implemented data management frameworks using SQL for streamlined data collection and analysis workflows. Provided market trend insights with Matplotlib and Pandas, guiding long-term strategic planning initiatives.

Education

Master of Science in Data Science at University of California, Irvine
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2024
Master of Science in Information Technology (1st in Class) at University of Mumbai
January 11, 2030 - April 1, 2023
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science at University of Mumbai
January 11, 2030 - April 1, 2021

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Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Education, Professional Services