Amal Abdussalam

Amal Abdussalam

Data Scientist

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Lead AI Scientist @ Target | AdTech, ML, Optimization

  • Education

    • Vellore Institute of Technology

      2014 - 2018
      Master's degree Data Science and Analytics
    • FAROOK COLLEGE, KOZHIKKODE

      2011 - 2014
      Bachelor of Science - BS Mathematics
    • Chennai Mathematical Institue, Chennai

      2014 - 2014
      Summer Research Intern Topological Algebra
  • Experience

    • Wipro

      Oct 2014 - Nov 2019
      Data Scientist

      Enabled 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 2020
      Sr. Associate | Data Science

      Pioneered 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 2022

      Developed 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 2022
      • Sr. Associate | Enterprise Analytics

        Jun 2020 - Aug 2021
    • Target

      Jan 2022 - now
      Lead AI Scientist

      Led 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

    • 6th International Conference on Business Analytics and Intelligence

      Indian Institute of Science (IISc)
      Dec 2018
    • Scalable Machine Learning on Big Data using Apache Spark

      Coursera
      Jan 2022
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    • Deep Neural Networks with PyTorch

      Coursera
      Feb 2022
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    • Data Analysis Using Pyspark

      Coursera
      Jan 2022
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    • Scalable Machine Learning on Big Data using Apache Spark

      Coursera
      Jan 2022
      View certificate certificate
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Amal Abdussalam
      Spotlight Award - Innovation Saket Malpani Jul 2021