Athul S.
Data Scientist
Experience
Data Scientist
Science to Data Science – Deutsche Welle
- Built a GPT-based synthetic data pipeline that reduced acquisition cost and turnaround time by more than half.
- Modeled audience behavior across underrepresented groups using prompt workflows and statistical validation.
- Evaluated data realism with clustering, regression, and divergence analysis.
- Delivered reproducible Python workflows to automate experimentation in an Agile environment.
- Translated analytical results into clear insights for content and strategy teams.
- Technologies and skills: Python, Generative AI, GPT, Machine Learning, exploratory data analysis, Agile, GitHub, cloud computing, hallucination analysis.
PhD Researcher
University Hospital / University of Münster
- Developed scalable image analysis pipelines for high-throughput microscopy data.
- Applied machine learning for segmentation, classification, and feature extraction.
- Automated single-molecule tracking workflows to improve efficiency.
- Managed data integration and metadata workflows across research platforms.
- Presented results to cross-functional teams and linked findings to experimental goals.
- Technologies and skills: Python, MATLAB, machine learning, image analysis, computer vision, workflow automation, data visualization, bioinformatics.
Research Assistant
Indian Institute of Science Education and Research
- Conducted fluorescence and interference microscopy experiments on cell membrane mechanics.
- Created MATLAB-based scripts to automate image analysis and reduce manual workload.
- Designed and analyzed quantitative imaging experiments to support research outcomes.
- Technologies and skills: MATLAB, quantitative analysis, fluorescence microscopy, biophysics, experiment design.
Summary
I am a researcher turned data scientist with a PhD in cell biology and an interdisciplinary background that bridges life sciences, computation, and applied machine learning. Over more than five years, I have worked with high-throughput imaging and structured microscopy datasets, developing automated workflows and Python-based pipelines that improve image quality, accelerate analysis, and enable scalable experimentation. My scientific training gives me a strong foundation in statistical reasoning, experimental design, and evidence-based problem solving, while my data science experience focuses on building reproducible models and extracting meaningful patterns from complex data. I have applied machine learning and generative AI methods to simulate user behavior and validate results through robust statistical evaluation, collaborating across disciplines to turn data into actionable insights. I am motivated by opportunities that connect analytical rigor with creativity, where data-driven approaches can inform discovery, innovation, and strategic decision-making.
Skills
- Data & Engineering Stack: Python (Pandas, Numpy, Scikit-learn, Scikit-image, Pytorch), Matlab, Sql (Basic), Git, Github
- Modeling & Evaluation: Regression, Clustering, Descriptive & Inferential Statistics, Hypothesis Testing, Power & Mde Estimation, Experiment Design, Model Validation
- Machine Learning & Llms: Supervised/unsupervised Learning, Computer Vision, Generative Ai, Large Language Models (Prompt Design, Evaluation, Synthetic Data Generation), Tokenization
- Experimentation & Workflow: A/b/n Testing, Automated Python Pipelines, Reproducible Analysis, Jupyter, Visual Studio Code, Google Colab, Venv, Agile Delivery
- Evaluation & Reporting: Performance Metrics, Statistical Comparison, Visualization With Matplotlib, Plotly, Seaborn, Communicating Results To Product And Strategy Teams
- Collaboration & Professional Skills: Cross-functional Teamwork, Code Review, Sprint Planning, Scrum, Stakeholder Communication, Analytical Thinking
Languages
Education
University of Münster – International Max-Planck Research School
Doctoral Degree in Biology · Biology · Münster, Germany
Indian Institute of Science Education and Research
Integrated Bachelor–Master in Biology · Biology · Kolkata, India
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