Nandan Mandal

He/Him
Data Scientist @ GlobalData Plc
Data Science, Economics and Business @ Plaksha University
Chandigarh, India
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👨‍💻 Experience

GlobalData Plc (Hyderabad, Telangana, India)

• Data Scientist (Jun 2025 - Present · 4 months)
• Data Science Intern (Jan 2025 - May 2025 · 5 months)
• Data Science Intern (May 2024 - Jul 2024 · 3 months)
  • Developed LLM-powered pipeline for detecting disruptive innovations across diverse high-frequency data sources.
  • Utilized embedding models and LLMs: GPT-3, Gemini, Haiku, LLama3.
  • Skills: OpenAI API, Word Embeddings, and more.

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🎓 Education

Plaksha University (2021 - 2025)
Bachelor of Technology (BTech), Data Science, Economics and Business
Skills: Computer Science, Computer Vision, and more.

Dasmesh Public School (2005 - 2021)
High School Diploma, Non Medical

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💡 Skills

• Programming & Databases: SQL, Node.js, TypeScript, Databases
• AI/ML Frameworks & Tools: LangChain, Langgraph, OpenAI API, Google Gemini, YOLO, OpenCV, Google Earth Engine, Raspberry Pi
• AI/ML Concepts: Data Science, Statistical Data Analysis, Hypothesis Testing, Deep Learning, Generative AI, LLMs, OCR, Word Embeddings

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🚀 Projects

1. Exploring Layoffs and Compensation

Oct 2024 - Dec 2024 | Plaksha

• Investigated layoffs & compensation strategies using statistical analysis.
• Analyzed 580+ data points, 71 companies; regression showed layoffs linked to $25.5K/16% rise in compensation.
• Revealed risk premiums, industry impacts, policy implications.
• Skills: Regression Models, Python, Statistical Data Analysis

2. Mitigating Impulsive Buying Triggered by Dark Patterns

Sep 2024 - Dec 2024 | Plaksha

• Studied cognitive/behavioral impact of dark patterns in e-commerce.
• Used pupillometry, click data, surveys; tested interventions.
• Both interventions increased cognitive load, reduced impulsivity.
• Skills: Raspberry Pi, OpenCV, Hypothesis Testing, Python

3. Accurate Text Generation for AI Generated Posters

Feb 2024 - May 2024 | Plaksha

• Created custom dataset for scene text models.
• Designed loss function to optimize style/content, improving baseline performance.
• Skills: Generative AI, Deep Learning, OCR

4. Crop Classification using Time Series Analysis with IIT Ropar

Aug 2023 - Jan 2024 | Plaksha

• Used Google Earth Engine for geospatial analysis.
• Vision Transformer model achieved F1 score of 0.92 on crop classification.
• Skills: Python, Google Earth Engine, Deep Learning, Computer Vision

5. Attention Monitoring System for Classrooms

Aug 2023 - Dec 2023 | Plaksha

• ML system for real-time feedback on attention levels; >75% accuracy.
• Dataset of 12.5K+ classroom images; attention scoring via posture, emotions, facial features.
• Skills: YOLO, Python, Mediapipe, Deepface, Computer Vision, ML

6. Impact of ESG Disclosures on Firm Performance

Nov 2023 - Dec 2023 | Plaksha

• Time-series analysis of 3,700 US companies over 8 years.
• Found 4% direct impact of ESG on performance, industry gains.
• Skills: Refinitiv, Python, Regression Models

7. Trailor

Feb 2023 - Aug 2023 | Plaksha

• Tool for personalized travel itineraries using web scrapers and AI.
• Skills: CSS, Python, JavaScript, HTML, AI

8. Aushadhi

Jul 2022 - Aug 2022 | Plaksha

• Healthcare app for storing/manage records using ABHA platform.
• Skills: Flutter Flow

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📚 Publications

• Evaluating Sugarcane Yield Variability with UAV-Derived Cane Height
  ICPR · Oct 24, 2024

  • Investigated sugarcane yield using UAV DSM under varied water/nitrogen conditions.

• Inventing the Future: Is the new age Green Revolution of India here?
  The Morung Express · Jul 5, 2022

  • Introduced CRISPR tech in agriculture; published under Prof. Navjot’s mentorship.