Welcome 🙂

This blog was launched as a space as a creative outlet for artistic expression.

The blog also allows me to integrate different projects and passions by making them accessible from a central hub.

Executive Summary: Experienced Data Science professional and published author with a Ph.D. in Information Science and more than ten years of corporate experience, focusing on machine learning, data science, and advanced analytics. AWS and Azure certified data scientist and machine learning expert, specializing in delivering advanced analytics solutions, leading data science projects, and driving cross-functional collaborations for advanced data science and machine learning initiatives. Proficient in Python, R, SQL, Apache Spark, cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP), and DevOps tools.

• Data Science & ML: Expertise in R, Python, Rapid Miner, SageMaker, and KNIME for Data Engineering, Data Science, and Advanced Visualizations.
• Cloud Computing: Microsoft Certified Azure Data Science Associate with hands-on experience in Azure, AWS, and Google Cloud.
• Project Management: PMP certified professional with a successful track record in project delivery.

Focus Areas:

• Strategic Data Science: Driving innovative data science solutions, using Machine Learning, AI, and NLP to solve business problems.
• Cloud Solutions Architect: Implementing cost-effective and efficient cloud-based solutions for Fortune 100 companies.
• Advanced Analytics: Providing impactful insights through tools like Tableau, ThoughtSpot, and Power BI.
• End-to-End Project Management: Managing projects from initiation to implementation, ensuring quality and timely delivery.

Contact & Links:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheranratnam
• Email: cheran.jacob@gmail.com
• Phone: (214) 991-2389

Academic Publications

• Stock2Vec: An Embedding to Improve Predictive Models for Companies: https://arxiv.org/abs/2201.11290

• Big Four Bank Performance on Facebook and Instagram: An Analysis of Post Engagement: https://www.ijpe-online.com/EN/Y2022/V18/I7/475

• Retracting the Anemic State of Black-owned Broadcasting in the 21st Century: https://www.beaweb.org/wp/congratulations-to-the-bea2023-research-paper-competition/

Data Science Projects

• Fine Tuning LLMs: https://github.com/cheranratnam87/Gemma_LLM/blob/main/final-fine-tuned-few-shot.ipynb
• Big Data – FAERS (Adverse Drug Reactions): https://github.com/cheranratnam87/FAERS_ASTHMA
• Web Scraping / Rent Prediction: https://github.com/cheranratnam87/Rent-Prediction
• MEPS (Medical Expenditure Survey) Data Engineering and Analysis: https://github.com/cheranratnam87/MEPS
• Social Media Topic Modeling: https://github.com/cheranratnam87/Topic_Modeling/blob/main/Topic_Modeling_BERT.ipynb
• Reddit Data Scrapping: https://github.com/cheranratnam87/Reddit_Scrapping

Creative Projects

• Poetry and Photography Book: https://www.amazon.com/Table-Nomad-Wanderers-Words-Images/dp/1674005229
• Business Strategy Book: https://www.amazon.com/Social-Sales-Dealers-Guide-Media/dp/0983512027
• Spotify Instrumental Single: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6IzEuhwCAJuw8XioyT49Oe