Avanti Kulkarni

Avanti Kulkarni

Innovative Developer & Futurist

Passionate about leveraging data and AI to drive business transformation.

About Me

As a results-driven Data Analyst, Business Analyst, and Generative AI Engineer, I am passionate about leveraging data-driven insights and cutting-edge technologies to drive business transformation. With a Master's degree in Business Analytics and 3+ years of experience, I have honed my skills in areas such as data analytics, business intelligence, machine learning, and software development. My vision is to create innovative solutions that enhance operational efficiency, support strategic decision-making, and deliver measurable business impact.

Master's Degree in Business Analytics

3+ Years of Experience in Data and Analytics

Skills & Technologies

Technical Skills

Python

R

SQL

Machine Learning

Generative AI

Business & Analytics Skills

Business Analysis

Requirements Gathering

Reporting & Insights

Data-Driven Decision Making

Process Mapping

Tools & Platforms

Power BI

MS Excel

SPSS

Visual Studio

Git

Experience

Freelance Generative AI Engineer

National Informatics Center

Apr 2025 - Present

  • Designed and implemented a Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) pipeline, improving story recommendation accuracy by 20% through optimized retrieval and re-ranking techniques.
  • Built a vector-based story repository achieving 90%+ relevancy in matching children's behavioural themes with appropriate content, increasing user engagement.
  • Reduced system retrieval latency, improving responsiveness and end-user experience.
  • Created interactive Power BI dashboards to monitor recommendation performance, quality metrics, and user engagement trends.
  • Performed iterative prompt engineering and embedding optimization to enhance personalization and relevance of AI-generated outputs.

Data Analyst

National Informatics Center

Jan 2023 - Jun 2023

  • Developed automated reporting and analytics systems that improved decision-making processes, resulting in a 15% increase in operational efficiency.
  • Designed and delivered interactive dashboards providing real-time insights for government stakeholders.
  • Enhanced existing government data systems by 10% through application of machine learning and AI techniques.
  • Conducted exploratory data analysis (EDA) to uncover trends, contributing to an 18% improvement in data-driven policy initiatives.
  • Collaborated with stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into actionable analytical solutions.

Intern Software Developer

PrepTouch

Jan 2022 - Mar 2022

  • Improved application performance by 15% through efficient coding, debugging, and optimization practices.
  • Optimized MySQL queries to enhance data retrieval speed by 20%, improving system responsiveness.
  • Increased code maintainability by 25% by implementing best practices in PHP and Python development.

Projects

Quantitative Analysis of Instagram Influencer Impact on Engagement

Analyzed data from 1,000 influencers using linear regression and hypothesis testing, identifying follower count as a key driver explaining 90% of engagement variability. Delivered actionable insights to optimize influencer ROI, highlighting high-performing music and lifestyle segments.

UK Vaccinations Dataset Analysis

Conducted EDA on 900+ COVID-19 vaccination records, identifying a 90% weekday increase to support improved scheduling. Built a predictive linear regression model with 85% accuracy, supporting demand forecasting and resource allocation.

Adventure Works Cycles – Sales Analytics

Processed 500,000+ records using Power Query and star schema modeling. Developed 20+ DAX measures and an interactive Power BI dashboard, reducing reporting time by 40% and achieving 95% KPI accuracy.

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