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title: "Sayali Sonar - Data Science Intern in Pune Division | Tal"
description: "Meet Sayali Sonar, Statistician | MSc Statistics (2024-2026) @ Savitribai Phule Pune University Data Science Intern @ Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation Machine Learning & Data Analysis based in Pune Division."
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# Sayali Sonar on Tal

## Headline

Statistician \| MSc Statistics \(2024\-2026\) @ Savitribai Phule Pune University Data Science Intern @ Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation Machine Learning & Data Analysis

## About

I am a passionate MSc Statistics student at Savitribai Phule Pune University with hands\-on experience in real\-world data analysis using R, Python, and SPSS\. I have worked on projects during my graduation related to consumer behavior in electric vehicles, and during my MSc, I undertook an OJT at CCIH Health Science, focusing on improving Prakriti assessment using Ayurvedic clinical data\. I am skilled in data handling, imputation, variable selection, and statistical evaluation, with a strong interest in applying data\-driven insights to real\-world decision\-making\.

## Location

Pune Division

## Work experience

Data Science Intern at Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, Dec 2025 \- Present · 6 mos, Akurdi

Msc at CCIH Health Science, Feb 2025 \- Jun 2025 · 5 mos, Pune District, Maharashtra, India, Improved Ayusoft Prakriti assessment accuracy using advanced imputation methods \(KNN, Random Forest\) and LASSO regression for key feature selection\. Assessed agreement between physician and tool\-based classifications using Cohen’s Kappa, strengthening the statistical reliability of Ayurvedic data analysis\.

## Education

MSc statistics, Statistics, Savitribai Phule Pune University

Bachelor of Science \- BSc, Statistics, University of Mumbai

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