Top Talent like Manmeet Kaur are on Pangea

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Manmeet Kaur Baxi

AI & Machine Learning Engineer • Data Engineer • Data Analyst • Brampton, ON, CA
Microsoft Excel
Jenkins
Tableau
Notion
JIRA
scikit-learn
Keras
Firebase
React
Tensorflow
Matplotlib
pandas
NumPy
SQL
Python
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts
Full-Time Roles
Data Scientist at Scotiabank | LakeheadU CS Grad (AI)
As a Manager(Models & Analytics) at Scotiabank, I focus on improving our AML/ATF name-screening model using natural language processing techniques. With a Master's of Science in Computer Science, specializing in Artificial Intelligence, and a strong background in data science and natural language processing, I have the skills and experience to drive complex analyses on massive datasets and deliver actionable insights to stakeholders. In my previous roles, I excelled at creating dashboards, data models, and reports, and I have a track record of delivering successful projects.

Projects

DaTALab Website and CMS

A web application built with React and Firebase to create, store, manage and publish DaTALab’s content. The web application has two components: the primary domain for publishing all DaTALab updates and a Content Management System (CMS) for the administrators to control the website content.See More

Analyzing ACL and EMNLP Papers

Performed text analysis using ‘nltk,’ ‘genism,’ and ‘sklearn’ of the papers published at ACL and EMNLP by scraping the information from the official ACL website for the last six years, i.e., from 2016 to 2021.See More

Analyzing Clustering Algorithms for Topic Modelling

- The effectiveness of four feature representations and five clustering strategies was assessed on the AG News dataset. The results showed a 40% improvement in topic classification accuracy. - Additionally, a comparative analysis of three potential evaluation metrics for topic clustering algorithms on news descriptions resulted in the 95% certainty selection of the best-suited extrinsic measure.See More

Work History

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Manager-Models & Analytics (Anti-Money Laundering/ Anti-Terrorist Funding)

Scotiabank- Developed an automated test-suite generator for the PEP Risk Tolerance Framework, slashing the quarterly test-suite generation time from 1 month to 3 days. - Automated a Python-based email reporting framework, reducing 25 hours of manual effort and enabling model risk owners to monitor weekly and monthly performance and detect inconsistencies in name screening across 31 geographical jurisdictions. - Reduced hits sent to operations by ~2.5% by enhancing model coverage by incorporating five new features in the rules model. - Implemented parallel processing & optimized data handling for multiple modules, improving the model execution time by 12%. - Collaborated with business and risk teams to define feature timelines, conduct business requirement walkthroughs, and review testing documents, streamlining project delivery and enhancing cross-functional alignment for quarterly model releases. - Documented all model development, validation, and maintenance processes using JIRA and Confluence to meet regulatory and internal compliance requirements, ensuring a seamless audit process and reducing the risk of penalties. - Ensured robust model validation through iterative testing and resolved ad-hoc inquiries from business, model risk, and model owner teams using Python and MS SQL Server, improving the interpretability of daily name screening scans for sanctions.
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Teaching Assistant, Machine Learning (Black & Indigenous Program)

VECTOR INSTITUTEFeb 2022 - Mar 2023 • 1 yr 2 mos- Developed and delivered lab tutorials on machine learning algorithms, achieving a 30% increase in student satisfaction. - Conducted weekly check-ins for senior-level students with Capstone projects, leading to a 97% completion rate within four weeks, with 4 of 26 projects awarded ‘Best Project’ awards.
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Graduate Research & Teaching Assistant

LAKEHEAD UNIVERSITYMay 2021 - Aug 2022 • 1 yr 4 mos- Developed three frameworks that were published as research articles by conducting literature reviews at the intersection of data mining, applied NLP, and computational social sciences. - Ensured a 95% successful completion rate of projects by conducting weekly office hours & lecture recitations for 50+ students. - Developed and delivered comprehensive C++ and Data Structures coursework, including notes, assignments, mid-terms, and final projects, improving student comprehension by 25% as measured by exam scores.
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Software Engineer

COGNIZANTJun 2019 - Sep 2020 • 1 yr 4 mos- Created CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins to strengthen the Financial Services Client's biweekly release process and improve product delivery, resulting in a 2x deployment speed boost. - Analyzed KPI metrics using the Splunk analytics dashboard, resulting in a 30% reduction in expenses and a 20% increase in product performance. - Implemented data models and alerts to monitor the DevOps pipeline (CI/CD), employing “Splunk Query Language and Apps”.
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Business Analyst

CapgeminiJan 2019 - Apr 2019 • 4 mos- Analyzed 1.5M rows of data using Ab Initio & Teradata to construct actionable insights, resulting in a 70% improvement in accuracy. - Created 40 QlikView and QlikSense reports that enabled accurate interpretation of trends & patterns from 100K+ records, leading to a 20% increase in customer satisfaction. - Documented detailed steps for complex analysis processes, allowing future replication and facilitating training sessions for 8 team members.

Education

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LAKEHEAD UNIVERSITY

M.Sc (Computer Science-Specialization in AI, Thesis), Computer Science and EngineeringSep 2020 - Aug 2022
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CHANDIGARH GROUP OF COLLEGES

B.Tech (Computer Science and Engineering), Computer Science and EngineeringAug 2015 - Jul 2019

How Pangea Works

Effortlessly discover top talent

We’ve distilled the candidate search from endless hours down to just a few minutes. Using Pangea’s AI-powered search tools, you can find top fractional talent able to take on your next project. Our system looks at your company’s niche and your needs to find the perfect match faster than any traditional hiring platform.

Start working with talent today

The top talent on Pangea is ready to get started with you right now. You can message or hire a candidate right from their profile page and start assigning work as soon as they respond. And the best part? Pangea’s fractional contract structure lets you start small and ramp up as your needs change, keeping your costs manageable and your team’s capabliities flexible.

Track work and invoices in one place

Assign tasks, track progress, and complete invoices all on Pangea. We’ve combined every part of the hiring process into one platform to eliminate the miscommunication that’s unavoidable on other freelance platforms. We even send out 1099s to your contractors at the end of the year!

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Data Scientist at Scotiabank | LakeheadU CS Grad (AI)
As a Manager(Models & Analytics) at Scotiabank, I focus on improving our AML/ATF name-screening model using natural language processing techniques. With a Master's of Science in Computer Science, specializing in Artificial Intelligence, and a strong background in data science and natural language processing, I have the skills and experience to drive complex analyses on massive datasets and deliver actionable insights to stakeholders. In my previous roles, I excelled at creating dashboards, data models, and reports, and I have a track record of delivering successful projects.

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
Available Now
Book a Call

Top Talent like Manmeet Kaur are on Pangea

Pangea, a YC company, connects companies with fractional talent. Fractional hiring allows companies to move faster and work with more specialized talent, while giving talent more flexibility and independence. If you are talent open to fractional work, apply here. If you’re a company looking for high-quality fractional talent, learn more here.

Manmeet Kaur Baxi

AI & Machine Learning Engineer • Data Engineer • Data Analyst • Brampton, ON, CA
Microsoft Excel
Jenkins
Tableau
Notion
JIRA
scikit-learn
Keras
Firebase
React
Tensorflow
Matplotlib
pandas
NumPy
SQL
Python
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts
Full-Time Roles

Projects

DaTALab Website and CMS

A web application built with React and Firebase to create, store, manage and publish DaTALab’s content. The web application has two components: the primary domain for publishing all DaTALab updates and a Content Management System (CMS) for the administrators to control the website content.

Analyzing ACL and EMNLP Papers

Performed text analysis using ‘nltk,’ ‘genism,’ and ‘sklearn’ of the papers published at ACL and EMNLP by scraping the information from the official ACL website for the last six years, i.e., from 2016 to 2021.

Analyzing Clustering Algorithms for Topic Modelling

- The effectiveness of four feature representations and five clustering strategies was assessed on the AG News dataset. The results showed a 40% improvement in topic classification accuracy. - Additionally, a comparative analysis of three potential evaluation metrics for topic clustering algorithms on news descriptions resulted in the 95% certainty selection of the best-suited extrinsic measure.

Work History

S

Manager-Models & Analytics (Anti-Money Laundering/ Anti-Terrorist Funding)

Scotiabank- Developed an automated test-suite generator for the PEP Risk Tolerance Framework, slashing the quarterly test-suite generation time from 1 month to 3 days. - Automated a Python-based email reporting framework, reducing 25 hours of manual effort and enabling model risk owners to monitor weekly and monthly performance and detect inconsistencies in name screening across 31 geographical jurisdictions. - Reduced hits sent to operations by ~2.5% by enhancing model coverage by incorporating five new features in the rules model. - Implemented parallel processing & optimized data handling for multiple modules, improving the model execution time by 12%. - Collaborated with business and risk teams to define feature timelines, conduct business requirement walkthroughs, and review testing documents, streamlining project delivery and enhancing cross-functional alignment for quarterly model releases. - Documented all model development, validation, and maintenance processes using JIRA and Confluence to meet regulatory and internal compliance requirements, ensuring a seamless audit process and reducing the risk of penalties. - Ensured robust model validation through iterative testing and resolved ad-hoc inquiries from business, model risk, and model owner teams using Python and MS SQL Server, improving the interpretability of daily name screening scans for sanctions.
V

Teaching Assistant, Machine Learning (Black & Indigenous Program)

VECTOR INSTITUTEFeb 2022 - Mar 2023 • 1 yr 2 mos- Developed and delivered lab tutorials on machine learning algorithms, achieving a 30% increase in student satisfaction. - Conducted weekly check-ins for senior-level students with Capstone projects, leading to a 97% completion rate within four weeks, with 4 of 26 projects awarded ‘Best Project’ awards.
L

Graduate Research & Teaching Assistant

LAKEHEAD UNIVERSITYMay 2021 - Aug 2022 • 1 yr 4 mos- Developed three frameworks that were published as research articles by conducting literature reviews at the intersection of data mining, applied NLP, and computational social sciences. - Ensured a 95% successful completion rate of projects by conducting weekly office hours & lecture recitations for 50+ students. - Developed and delivered comprehensive C++ and Data Structures coursework, including notes, assignments, mid-terms, and final projects, improving student comprehension by 25% as measured by exam scores.
C

Software Engineer

COGNIZANTJun 2019 - Sep 2020 • 1 yr 4 mos- Created CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins to strengthen the Financial Services Client's biweekly release process and improve product delivery, resulting in a 2x deployment speed boost. - Analyzed KPI metrics using the Splunk analytics dashboard, resulting in a 30% reduction in expenses and a 20% increase in product performance. - Implemented data models and alerts to monitor the DevOps pipeline (CI/CD), employing “Splunk Query Language and Apps”.
C

Business Analyst

CapgeminiJan 2019 - Apr 2019 • 4 mos- Analyzed 1.5M rows of data using Ab Initio & Teradata to construct actionable insights, resulting in a 70% improvement in accuracy. - Created 40 QlikView and QlikSense reports that enabled accurate interpretation of trends & patterns from 100K+ records, leading to a 20% increase in customer satisfaction. - Documented detailed steps for complex analysis processes, allowing future replication and facilitating training sessions for 8 team members.

Education

L

LAKEHEAD UNIVERSITY

M.Sc (Computer Science-Specialization in AI, Thesis), Computer Science and EngineeringSep 2020 - Aug 2022
C

CHANDIGARH GROUP OF COLLEGES

B.Tech (Computer Science and Engineering), Computer Science and EngineeringAug 2015 - Jul 2019

How Pangea Works

Effortlessly discover top talent

We’ve distilled the candidate search from endless hours down to just a few minutes. Using Pangea’s AI-powered search tools, you can find top fractional talent able to take on your next project. Our system looks at your company’s niche and your needs to find the perfect match faster than any traditional hiring platform.

Start working with talent today

The top talent on Pangea is ready to get started with you right now. You can message or hire a candidate right from their profile page and start assigning work as soon as they respond. And the best part? Pangea’s fractional contract structure lets you start small and ramp up as your needs change, keeping your costs manageable and your team’s capabliities flexible.

Track work and invoices in one place

Assign tasks, track progress, and complete invoices all on Pangea. We’ve combined every part of the hiring process into one platform to eliminate the miscommunication that’s unavoidable on other freelance platforms. We even send out 1099s to your contractors at the end of the year!

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
Available Now
Book a Call
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