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title: "Akash Chauhan - Senior AI Engineer in Gurugram | Tal"
description: "Meet Akash Chauhan, Senior Data Scientist @ Rapid Canvas | Ex Pocket FM | Machine Learning, NLP, Deep Learning, Recommendation Systems, Predictive Modeling. based in Gurugram."
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# Akash Chauhan on Tal

## Headline

Senior Data Scientist @ Rapid Canvas \| Ex Pocket FM \| Machine Learning, NLP, Deep Learning, Recommendation Systems, Predictive Modeling\.

## About

A highly motivated and experienced Data Scientist who thrives on leveraging data, product knowledge, and technical expertise to solve tangible product challenges\. I have a deep passion for building machine learning models that drive our pricing strategy, resulting in significant improvements to our key revenue KPIs\. Additionally, I have played a pivotal role in enhancing the user experience and boosting engagement on the Pocket FM platform by overseeing the core genre\-based show recommendation feed\. In my previous role within the B2B marketing domain, I successfully assisted Demandbase in securing six\-figure deals with esteemed clients such as Adobe, Microsoft, and MiX Telematics\. By delivering actionable insights and implementing focused marketing strategies, I contributed to their growth and success\. Kicking off my career at SPi Global \(now Straive\), I specialized in developing intelligent systems capable of processing diverse textual data across various domains, including medical and legal fields\. My innovative idea of automating and creating a comprehensive suite for major legal documents at SPi earned me recognition as a runner\-up at the prestigious Infinity awards\. While I'm dedicated to my professional endeavours, I'm also an eternal student at heart\. I've actively contributed to academia during my time at IIT Kharagpur and have authored several technology blogs, showcasing my commitment to continuous learning and knowledge sharing\. In summary, I am a data\-driven problem solver, a strategic thinker, and an enthusiastic learner\. When I'm not immersed in data and algorithms, you might find me perfecting my latte art skills or attempting to break the world record for the most office desk toys\. Life's too short to take it all too seriously\!

## Location

Gurugram

## Work experience

Senior AI Engineer at RapidCanvas, Sep 2025 \- Present · 8 mos

Senior Data Scientist at Insight Global, May 2025 \- Oct 2025 · 6 mos

Senior Data Scientist at Pocket FM, Aug 2022 \- Mar 2025 · 2 yrs 8 mos, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, • Enhanced Personalization Engine by upgrading core ranker to EASE model, boosting accuracy and cutting costs\. • Developed cutting\-edge LightGBM\-based ranker for user engagement prediction, increasing playtime by 20%\. • Integrated revenue optimization into recommendation system for comprehensive business impact\.

Data Scientist at Demandbase, Apr 2021 \- Aug 2022 · 1 yr 5 mos, Hyderabad, Telangana, India, Worked in a team of 3 with one domain expert and one fellow data scientist for the development of groundbreaking data products that enable personalized solutions for a diverse range of customers, helping them identify their ideal Total Addressable Market \(TAM\) and refine their marketing strategies\. These innovative products include "Trending Skill," which highlights emerging skills in demand, "The Next Technology Purchase," which predicts the optimal technology investments, and "Fleet Size Estimation," which accurately estimates fleet sizes for effective planning\. By leveraging advanced data analytics and machine learning techniques, these 0 to 1 data products have revolutionized the way businesses approach customer targeting and decision\-making\. They empower organizations to stay ahead of trends, make informed technology investments, and optimize their fleet management strategies\.

Data Scientist at Straive, Jun 2019 \- Apr 2021 · 1 yr 11 mos, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, Developed an extraction suite for MSCI that significantly reduced manual extraction time by 80% when creating rankings from public ESG reports of companies\. The suite automated the extraction process, allowing operators to focus on reviewing the extracted information\. Designed and implemented a suite utilizing NER \(Named Entity Recognition\) to generate extractive summaries from extensive judgment documents for LexusNexus\. This automation solution improved efficiency and accuracy in summarizing key information\. Implemented a concept search system involving a multi\-label classification model to index medical research papers against a vast collection of 60,000 concepts or keywords\. This system facilitated efficient retrieval and categorization of relevant research papers\. Developed a rule\-based reviewer selection tool that streamlined the process of selecting appropriate reviewers from Pubmed based on the publication house's specific rules and criteria\. This tool ensured the selection of qualified reviewers aligned with the publication guidelines\.

## Education

Integrated M\.Sc\., Computer Science, Central University of Rajasthan

Mathematics with science and informatics practices, Saint Anselm's senior secondary school

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