MS in DACSS @ UMass Amherst

RishavChakravarty

Data analytics and computational social science graduate student focused on machine learning, behavioral analytics, digital strategy, and evidence-based product systems.

Amherst, MassachusettsData · Behavior · Technology
Rishav Chakravarty

Portfolio

Building data systems that connect technical analysis with human behavior and practical decisions.

Core Expertise

Data, Behavior, and Strategy

A technical and behavioral-science foundation applied across analytics, machine learning, and client-facing digital systems.

Data Analytics

Applied statistics, SQL, exploratory analysis, dashboards, and decision-focused reporting.

Machine Learning

Predictive modeling, clustering, classification, model tuning, and computer vision pipelines.

Digital Strategy

Website optimization, analytics dashboards, workflow automation, client-experience design, and growth strategy.

Evidence Snapshot

Selected measurable outcomes from consulting work, machine learning projects, and research analysis.

37%

Increase in new client inquiries

Steve Fisher Consulting

43%

Administrative workload reduction

Workflow automation

48%

Engagement boost

Simple Coaching analytics dashboards

93%

Face-recognition model accuracy

Independent TensorFlow project

250

Survey observations analyzed

AI advice-seeking experiment

6,429

Facebook friendship ties modeled

Copenhagen Networks Study

Portfolio Map

Explore the portfolio by academic background, professional work, technical projects, and recognition.

Academic foundation

Education

M.S. in Data Analytics & Computational Social Science at UMass Amherst.
Postgraduate Diploma in Data Science & Business Analytics from UT Austin.
B.S. in Psychology with a Computer Science minor from Virginia Tech.
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Applied consulting

Experience

Digital Strategy & Tech Consultant at Steve Fisher Consulting.
Technical Consultant for Simple Coaching Inc.
Data Analytics Intern at Zad Holding Company Q.P.S.C.
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Research and technical work

Projects

Face recognition software with 93% model accuracy.
Dynamic pricing model for 20k+ refurbished-device records.
Network analysis of co-presence, SMS, and Facebook friendship.
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Awards and honors

Recognition

UPitch Spring 2026 Second Place Winner for Karnah.
KickStart VT Seed Grant Winner for CalendAI.
The Action Taker Award from LISC Massachusetts & the IXL Center.
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Technical Stack

Built for applied analytics work

My resume emphasizes a practical technical stack across programming, analytics, dashboarding, web development, and data-science libraries.

PythonRJavaScriptSQLPower BIReact.jsNode.jsMongoDBPandasNumPyMatplotlibDocker

Open to data-focused opportunities

Interested in roles and collaborations involving data science, machine learning, behavioral analytics, digital strategy, dashboards, and applied AI systems.