Joel Dsouza

Senior Data Scientist

Mumbai, IN.

About

AI/ML Engineer with approximately 5 years of experience building and deploying production-grade machine learning and generative AI solutions. Strong background in data science, MLOps, and cloud technologies across Azure and Google Cloud platforms, leveraging skills in prompt engineering, LLMs, and business intelligence to drive data-driven decision-making.

Work

ProjectsForce

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Senior Data Scientist

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US

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Summary

Leading AI/ML initiatives including prompt engineering, generative AI, LLM fine‑tuning, and MLOps workflows across Azure and Vertex AI environments.

Highlights

Developed and deployed retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) pipelines using vector databases and LangChain.

Engineered end-to-end ML workflows using Azure Data Factory, Azure Functions, AKS, and Azure SQL.

Implemented data visualization dashboards with Power BI and data modeling techniques to support business insights.

GEP Worldwide

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Senior Data Scientist

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

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Summary

Built and deployed data science models in a consulting context, supporting AI-driven business decision-making.

Highlights

Delivered generative AI and data analytics solutions within tight timelines.

Prepared and validated ML models for client-facing use cases.

GEP Worldwide

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Data Scientist

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

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Summary

Owned the development of predictive data science pipelines and insights for management consulting purposes.

Highlights

Cultivated data-driven insights through model building and evaluation.

GEP Worldwide

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Senior Software Engineer

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

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Summary

Led engineering tasks prior to transitioning fully into data science.

GEP Worldwide

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Software Engineer

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

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Summary

Developed core software engineering skills in support of later data science practice.

GEP Worldwide

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Associate Software Engineer

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

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Summary

Started professional career in software development and consulting at GEP Worldwide.

Anaxo Tech

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Web Development Intern

Kolkata, West Bengal, India

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Summary

Worked on live client-facing web development projects, gathering requirements and delivery.

CMP Infotech

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Intern

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

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Summary

Brief internship focused on gaining early practical exposure in IT services.

Education

Xavier Institute of Engineering

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Bachelor of Engineering Computer Engineering

St. Xavier's High School and Jr. College

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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Junior College (General Science) General Science

Skills

Machine Learning

transformer models, LLMs, RAG, prompt engineering, fine tuning, generative AI.

Cloud Platforms

Azure, Vertex AI, Microsoft Azure SQL.

MLOps & Infrastructure

Docker, Azure Kubernetes Service, Azure Functions, Azure Data Factory.

Data Engineering & Visualization

Power BI, data modeling, dashboards, SQL, NoSQL, MongoDB, Cassandra.

Programming & Tools

Python, PyTorch, LangChain, Spacy, REST APIs, FastAPI.