Akshaya Balaji

Machine Learning | Data Analytics

I am a data analytics professional with a Master of Engineering degree in Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences from UC Berkeley (2022). I have worked as a data analytics consultant for close to three years, where I focused on designing and defining data models, performing data validation using SQL, and translating complex business requirements into well-structured technical solutions. My work has also included building and experimenting with time series models to identify patterns and support forecasting efforts.

Driven by curiosity for solving complex data challenges, I am now expanding my focus toward machine learning–powered applications. I am exploring predictive modeling, natural language processing, LLMs, agentic AI, and automated decision-making systems, with the goal of building intelligent, scalable solutions. By combining a strong foundation in analytics with modern ML techniques, I aspire to create thoughtfully engineered data-driven solutions that drive measurable business value and scale for the future.

Tech Skills

  • Languages: Python (Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-learn, Matplotlib, Seaborn, PyTorch), SQL
  • Machine Learning & Deep Learning: Regression, Classification, Ensemble Methods, Clustering, Model Evaluation, EDA, Neural Networks, CNNs, foundational understanding of Transformers & LLM architectures
  • Applied AI: Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG), Embeddings, Vector Similarity Search, Prompt Engineering
  • Data Engineering: Dimensional Modeling, Data Warehousing Concepts
  • Tools & Visualization: Docker, Ollama, Git, Jupyter Notebooks

Topics I’m Exploring

  • ML System Design
  • Model evaluation and monitoring