Arch Desai

Applied Data Scientist

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Hello! Welcome to my digital corner of the world!

My name is Arch, and I am passionate about creating data-driven solutions that bring tangible value. With over 6 years of experience in machine learning and software development, I have a strong foundation through a MS in industrial engineering and a BS in mechanical engineering. Although My journey has largely been self-directed, motivated by an endless curiosity and a drive to solve complex data challenges.

I am currently a Staff Data Scientist at Trase Systems, a pre-seed startup, where I am scoping and implementing LLM-based workflow opportunities across various industries with a focus on building scalable platforms that leverage LLMs and RAG to automate and address complex problems. Previously, I worked on creating AI-driven assistants for the renewable energy sector and developed end-to-end ML models, scalable ETL pipelines, external APIs, and KPIs—all geared toward a sustainable future.

I am also involved in diverse projects across different industries. Take a look at my portfolio to see my projects, skills, certifications, and achievements.

Currently based in Boston, MA, I spend my free time reading, hiking, traveling, and exploring new music genres over a cup of tea. If you’d like to connect or chat about anything from tech to travel, feel free to reach out. Thank you for visiting!

Current Endeavors

  • Deep diving into Transformers, Advanced RAG, and LLMs finetuning and inference.
  • Exploring the potential of foundation models for Time Series Analysis and Forecasting.
  • Tailoring a fitness, nutrition, and meditation regimen for optimal health and performance outcomes.

Tech Arsenal

  • Languages: Python, R, SQL, C++
  • Skills: Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Time Series, NLP, Statistics, Data Structures & Algorithms
  • Cloud: Amazon Web Services (S3, Lambda, API Gateway, ECR, ECS, EC2, Cloudwatch, SNS, SQS)
  • Tools: Docker, Airflow, Elasticsearch, PostgreSQL, Serverless, Travis CI, Git, Terraform, Flask, MS Excel, Tableau, LangChain

Career Timeline

Nov 2024 - Present Staff Data Scientist at Trase Systems.
Jan 2021 - Nov 2024 Data Scientist II at Avathon (Previously Sparkcognition).
Oct 2019 - Aug 2020 Data Science Intern at National Renewable Energy Laboratory.
Aug 2018 - Dec 2020 Master's in Industrial Engineering at Texas A&M University.
Jul 2017 - Jul 2018 R&D Associate Engineer at Dassault Systemes.
Jun 2013 - May 2017 Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering at NIT Surat.