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
- Machine Learning for Social Scientists
- Text as Data
- Data Science Fundamentals
- Causal Inference
- Network Inference
- Regression & Predictive Modeling
- Model Tuning & Validation
- Applied Statistics
- Python for Data Science
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.
Google Developer Student Clubs
Aug. 2023 - Nov. 2023Featured Speaker - AI for Mental Health · Blacksburg, VA
- Presented applications of machine learning for personalized mental-health interventions to 150+ participants.
- Built supporting Power BI visualizations and discussed the use of behavioral science and data-driven methods in health technology.
Intercare Therapy, Inc.
Jan. 2025 - Jun. 2025Behavioral Health Technician · San Diego, CA
- Collected and reviewed behavioral data during ABA sessions and used client progress to inform session-level adjustments under clinical supervision.
- Implemented reinforcement schedules, prompt fading, and task analysis while maintaining HIPAA requirements and coordinating with caregivers.
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
Mental Health Signal on Reddit
UMass AmherstPython, NLP, scikit-learn, Transformers, Plotly Dash
- Collected and analyzed 25,886 posts and comments from three mental-health communities; compared three sentiment methods and three classifiers, conducted topic analysis, and built an interactive dashboard.
Face Recognition Software
IndependentPython, TensorFlow, Computer Vision
- Built a deep-learning face-detection system that reached 93% accuracy after hyperparameter tuning and reduced inference time by 25% with GPU acceleration.
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.
Technical skills
- Languages
- Python, R, SQL, JavaScript
- Machine Learning
- scikit-learn, TensorFlow, Transformers, NLTK, Classification, Clustering, Regression, Model Tuning
- Data / Tools
- Pandas, NumPy, MongoDB, Power BI, Plotly Dash, Git, Docker
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.