
Amal Abdussalam
Data Scientist

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About me
Lead AI Scientist @ Target | AdTech, ML, Optimization
Education

Vellore Institute of Technology
2014 - 2018Master's degree Data Science and Analytics
FAROOK COLLEGE, KOZHIKKODE
2011 - 2014Bachelor of Science - BS Mathematics
Chennai Mathematical Institue, Chennai
2014 - 2014Summer Research Intern Topological Algebra
Experience

Wipro
Oct 2014 - Nov 2019Data ScientistEnabled Informed Decision Making Protocols, by taking up projects that focused on creating more transparency and demystifying the black box behind algorithms. Some of the focused efforts were in Explainability of Models, Promotions Planning, Use-Case Demystifiers that readily presented complicated algorithms on heavy duty data, in a easy-to-consume way.

TheMathCompany
Nov 2019 - Jun 2020Sr. Associate | Data SciencePioneered deep insight projects for Retail Space, spanning Macro Space Optimization, Customer Life Cycle & Communications Planning, Point of Intervention & Actionable Recommendations, Competitor Analysis, Performance Play Simulations.

Tesco
Jun 2020 - Jan 2022Developed cutting-edge promotional effectiveness framework, quantifying Halo Impact and cannibalization impact across categories. Led high-performing team, delivering significant business value and surpassing legacy system performance. Innovated automated Sales Forecasting Framework, adapting to pandemic impact. Streamlined solution accessibility, drove adoption across diverse geographies.
Lead Decision Scientist
Aug 2021 - Jan 2022Sr. Associate | Enterprise Analytics
Jun 2020 - Aug 2021

Target
Jan 2022 - nowLead AI ScientistLed cross-functional collaborations with guest and marketing teams to design advanced, data-driven models that enable personalized offers. In the AdTech space, the focus is on leveraging machine learning and optimization to maximize ROAS and CTR, driving data-informed decision-making during pre-flight planning. Additionally, responsibilities include overseeing the management of multiple teams and three key products that support planning, while maintaining strategic communication with stakeholders. Show less
Licenses & Certifications
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6th International Conference on Business Analytics and Intelligence
Indian Institute of Science (IISc)Dec 2018- View certificate

Scalable Machine Learning on Big Data using Apache Spark
CourseraJan 2022 - View certificate

Deep Neural Networks with PyTorch
CourseraFeb 2022 - View certificate

Data Analysis Using Pyspark
CourseraJan 2022 - View certificate

Scalable Machine Learning on Big Data using Apache Spark
CourseraJan 2022
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Amal AbdussalamSpotlight Award - Innovation Saket Malpani Jul 2021
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