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Nitesh Venkatesan Data Science · AI · Machine Learning · Deep Learning

M.Sc. Data Science student at SASTRA Deemed University — building intelligent systems, exploring neural architectures, and turning messy data into decisions that matter. Driven by curiosity, grounded in statistics.

14+
Certifications
3
Projects
4
Experiences
8.3
CGPA (B.Sc.)
Who I Am

About Me

I'm a motivated M.Sc. Data Science student at SASTRA Deemed University with a strong foundation in machine learning, Python, and data analytics. I translate real-world problems into data-driven solutions — from computer vision models to exploratory analysis of complex datasets.

I hold government internship experience analysing field-level data and identifying systemic gaps across rural education programmes in Tamil Nadu. Certified across modern AI/ML frameworks including transformers, NLP, and generative AI.

Beyond tech, I'm a Mridangam player who accompanies bhajans, an automotive enthusiast, and an avid traveler — always curious, always learning.

🥁 Mridangam 🚗 Automotive ✈️ Travel 🔐 Cybersecurity 🤖 AI Research 📊 Data Storytelling
Technical Expertise

Skills & Tools

Programming & Development
Python
C & C++
Java
SQL
RDBMS
Data Science & Machine Learning
Machine Learning
Deep Learning
CNN / ResNet
Transfer Learning
NLP
EDA
Statistical Modelling
Pandas / NumPy
Matplotlib / Seaborn
Scikit-learn
AI & Emerging Technologies
Transformer Models
BERT
LLMs
Generative AI
Encoder–Decoder Arch.
RAG
AI Agents
Tools & Platforms
Google Cloud (GCP)
Microsoft Azure
Firebase
Cybersecurity
Data Visualisation
Microsoft Office
Work & Activities

Experience

Government of Tamil Nadu
Student Intern — District Collector's Internship Programme
Jan 2024 – May 2024 · 5 mos · Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Collaborated with the Chief Educational Officer and District Scheme Coordinator to support rollout of the Illam Thedi Kalvi (ITK) rural education initiative
Collected, cleaned, and analysed field-level data on scheme adoption, student participation, and programme status across multiple taluks
Identified critical operational gaps in the official attendance mobile app — real-time sync issues, attendance history visibility, and district-level reporting accuracy
Produced structured reports enabling data-informed decision-making for programme administrators
GDG Coimbatore
Student Member
May 2023 – Jul 2025 · 2 yrs 3 mos · Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Attended hands-on workshops on AI/ML, CNN, Image Processing techniques, and Firebase
Participated in hackathons organised by GDSC Coimbatore
Built conference speaking and data analysis skills across multiple events
ICT Academy
Student Delegate
Oct 2023 – Jan 2025 · 1 yr 4 mos · Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu · Hybrid
Delegate at ICT Academy Conference 2023, Coimbatore
Completed a one-month self-development programme focused on communication and professional skills
Developed pitching, idea presentation, and conference speaking capabilities
StartupTN
Volunteer
Jul 2023 – Aug 2023 · 2 mos · Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Assisted professionals at the Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality Pavilion
Gained exposure to cutting-edge AI, ML, and wireless technology innovations at a government-backed startup summit
What I've Built

Projects

Apr 2026 · SASTRA Research Project
Diabetes Risk Prediction — ML Framework

Built a statistically validated ML framework integrating EDA, feature selection, and multiple models (Random Forest, Gradient Boosting, ANN) for diabetes prediction. Gradient Boosting achieved the best stability (76.4% accuracy, ±0.04 SD) with 5-fold cross-validation. Emphasised feature interpretability — Glucose and BMI identified as primary predictors.

Python Random Forest XGBoost ANN Statistical Analysis ROC-AUC IQR
2024 · Deep Learning Computer Vision
Leaf Disease Detection using CNN

Engineered a CNN-based image classification model fine-tuned on ResNet architecture to identify plant diseases from agricultural imagery. Curated and preprocessed a labelled agricultural dataset, applied data augmentation to reduce overfitting, and iterated on hyperparameters to optimise precision, recall, and F1-score across multiple disease categories.

Python CNN ResNet Transfer Learning Data Augmentation TensorFlow
Jan–Feb 2026 · SASTRA ML · Analytics
Bank Churn Prediction using ML

Conducted comprehensive analysis of bank customer data to uncover primary drivers of churn. Through deep EDA and visualisation, identified key correlations between customer demographics, account activity, and attrition rates — translating complex datasets into clear visual stories that inform business decisions.

Python Machine Learning EDA Classification Pandas Seaborn
Sep–Nov 2025 · SASTRA Data Analytics
Exploratory Data Analysis — Formula 1 Dataset

In-depth EDA on global F1 race data spanning 20+ international circuits. Ranked the top 10 drivers by average points per circuit, visualised performance trends across seasons, and derived insights on driver consistency — highlighting performance variance across street, oval, and mixed-surface tracks.

Python Pandas Matplotlib Seaborn EDA Sports Analytics
Academic Research

Research Work

Conference / Study Paper Healthcare AI April 2026
Statistically Validated Machine Learning Framework for Diabetes Risk Prediction
Nitesh Venkatesan · SASTRA Deemed University

This study proposes a structured framework integrating statistical analysis with machine learning for diabetes prediction. Unlike existing approaches focused solely on accuracy, this work emphasises statistical feature validation, clinical interpretability, and multi-model comparison — addressing key gaps in healthcare AI decision-making. Gradient Boosting achieved the most stable performance; Glucose and BMI were identified as the strongest predictors through feature importance analysis.

Best Model
Gradient Boosting
Validated Accuracy
76.4%
Stability (SD)
± 0.04
Validation
5-Fold CV
Models Compared
RF · GBM · ANN
Dataset Size
769 Records
Diabetes Prediction Random Forest XGBoost ANN Feature Selection ROC-AUC Statistical Validation IQR Predictive Analytics
Credentials

Licenses & Certifications (14)

Certificate of Completion: Claude 101
Anthropic
Mar 2026
AI Fluency for Students
Anthropic
Mar 2026
Introduction to Generative AI and Agents
Microsoft
Feb 2026
Introduction to AI Concepts
Microsoft
Nov 2025
Introduction to Image Generation
Google Cloud Skills Boost
Dec 2024
Encoder–Decoder Architecture
Google
Dec 2024
Transformer Models and BERT Model
Google
Dec 2024
Responsible AI: Applying AI Principles with Google Cloud
Google
Dec 2024
Introduction to Generative AI
Google
Aug 2024
Introduction to Responsible AI
Google
Aug 2024
Introduction to Large Language Models (LLM)
Google
Jun 2024
Foundations of Cybersecurity
Coursera
Dec 2024
Introduction to Cybersecurity
Cisco
Dec 2024
Introduction to Modern AI
Cisco
Dec 2024
Recognition

Achievements & Leadership

🏆
Award for Academic Excellence
Awarded for achieving a CGPA of 8.3/10 in B.Sc. Computer Science at Sri Ramalinga Sowdambigai College of Science & Commerce, Bharathiar University.
👑
Student Head — Department of Computer Science
Led departmental academic and extracurricular programmes, coordinating peer initiatives and representing the department in institutional activities.
🏛️
Government Internship Selection — District Collector's Programme
Competitively selected for the Tamil Nadu Government's District Collector's Internship Programme 2024, working directly with government officials on real policy analysis.
📄
Research Paper — Healthcare AI
Authored a research paper on statistically validated ML for diabetes prediction, integrating feature analysis, multi-model comparison, and clinical interpretability at SASTRA University (2026).
Academic Background

Education

Postgraduate
SASTRA Deemed University, Thanjavur
Master of Science — Data Science
Jul 2025 – Jul 2027
Coursework: Data Mining, Database Management, Python Programming
Focus: ML Pipelines · Deep Learning · Big Data Systems · CNN · Probability
Undergraduate
Sri Ramalinga Sowdambigai College, Bharathiar University
Bachelor of Science — Computer Science
Aug 2022 – May 2025
CGPA: 8.3 / 10 · Award for Academic Excellence
Student Head, Dept. of Computer Science
Core: C++, Data Structures, Algorithms, DBMS
Get In Touch

Let's Connect

I'm always open to discussing new opportunities, collaborations, research, or a good conversation about AI and data science. Feel free to reach out!