Rishav Chakravarty
Amherst, MA 01002
Education
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Sep. 2025 - May 2027 (Expected)Master of Science in Data Analytics & Computational Social Science (DACSS) · Amherst, MA
The University of Texas at Austin
Jan. 2024 - Sep. 2024Postgraduate Diploma in Data Science & Business Analytics · Austin, TX
Virginia Tech
Aug. 2021 - May 2024Bachelor of Science in Psychology (Minor in Computer Science) · Blacksburg, VA
Relevant coursework
- Intro to Quantitative Analysis
- Causal Inference
- Research Design
- Applied Statistics
- Data Visualization
- SQL & Database Management
- Regression & Predictive Modeling
- Machine Learning for Social Scientists
- Exploratory Data Analysis
Experience
Steve Fisher Consulting
May 2025 - Apr. 2026Data Analytics & Strategy Consultant · Menifee, CA
- Analyzed client engagement, retention, and conversion data to support business and digital strategy decisions.
- Built KPI dashboards and predictive models for marketing, operations, and customer behavior; improved client-facing workflows and reporting.
Simple Coaching Inc.
Mar. 2025 - Aug. 2025Digital Strategy & Analytics Consultant · Remote
- Used customer journey, SEO, and performance analytics to improve service pages, digital strategy, and customer experience.
- Worked with leadership on new service offerings, digital audits, website improvements, and data-informed outreach.
ProDose
Sep. 2026 - PresentProduct Manager · Amherst, MA
- Lead product development for a smart medication dispenser with a five-person UMass Mechanical & Industrial Engineering senior capstone team.
- Translate product requirements into CAD, 3D-printed prototypes, test plans, design refinements, and manufacturability decisions.
Zad Holding Company Q.P.S.C.
Mar. 2021 - Aug. 2021Data Analytics Intern · Doha, Qatar
- Built datasets, database structures, and Power BI reporting workflows to support operational analysis and reduce manual reporting.
- Completed a client analytics project for Ooredoo Qatar using customer usage data, statistical inference, and Power BI to develop a mobile data-plan recommendation.
Projects
Karnah
UMass AmherstProduct Strategy, Social Impact, Matching
- Developed an in-kind donation platform concept for matching usable items with nonprofit needs; won second place and a $750 prize at UPitch Spring 2026.
Dynamic Pricing Model for ReCell
UT AustinPython, Linear Regression, EDA
- Developed a regression-based pricing model on 20,000+ refurbished-device sales and identified key drivers of resale value.
CalendAI
Virginia TechPredictive Modeling, A/B Testing, AWS, MongoDB, Node.js, React
- Applied behavioral modeling and experimentation to an intelligent scheduling concept; the project received a $500 KickStart VT seed grant.
Technical skills
- Consulting
- Business Analysis, Requirements Analysis, KPI Design, Process Improvement, Digital Strategy, Customer Experience
- Analytics
- Python, SQL, R, Power BI, Statistical Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Customer Analytics
- Technology
- MongoDB, Google Cloud, React, Node.js, Docker, Git, Data Visualization
Honors and awards
The Action Taker Award: Recognized by LISC Massachusetts & the IXL Center for digital strategy and analytics work completed through the LISC Digital Growth Accelerator.
KickStart VT Seed Grant Winner - CalendAI: $500 seed grant from the Apex Center for Entrepreneurs at Virginia Tech.
Future Founder Startup Award - Minute Pitch Competition: $300 award from the Berthiaume Center for Entrepreneurship at UMass Amherst.
UPitch Spring 2026 Second Place - Karnah: Awarded second place and a $750 prize at UMass Amherst.