Advisor- DaSSA

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Manasa Kolavennu

Advisor-DaSSA
Data Science
Manasa Kolavennu is a driven and accomplished professional with extensive experience in the Fintech industry. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Information Technology from Vellore Institute of Technology and currently pursuing her Masters in Data Science. Throughout her career, Manasa has honed her skills in project management, strategic planning, and team leadership, making her a valuable asset to any organization. Manasa is also passionate about giving back to her community...

Chair

Ansh Sachdeva

Ansh Sachdeva

Chair
Data Science
Hello everyone! I'm Ansh, the chair of DaSSA (Data Science Student Association). It brings me immense joy to extend a warm welcome to each of you joining our Data Science Program and becoming a part of our Association. Prior to pursuing my Masters in Data Science at CU Boulder, I completed my undergraduate studies in Computer Science in India. Currently, I am working as a BI Analyst at BILL. Please...

Marketing Chair

Trishala Thakur

Trishala Thakur

Marketing Chair, DaSSA
Data Science
Hello there :) I'm Trishala, your friendly neighborhood data wizard! Currently riding the data wave in my Masters in Data Science program. In my capacity as the marketing chair for DaSSA I'm dedicated to enhancing our department's impact and visibility. Do contact me if you have any ideas or thoughts on how we can enhance our department. I'm always open to your suggestions and insights!

Co-Chair

Hariharan Kumar

Hariharan Kumar

Co-Chair
Data Science
Greetings to all! I'm Hariharan, and it's my privilege to hold the position of Vice-Chair this year. Currently, I'm in my first year of a Master's program centered on Data Science. My academic background comprises a Bachelor's degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering from SSN College of Engineering in Chennai, complemented by hands-on experience in the IT sector, specifically in the retail domain. I always believe in giving it back...

Treasurer

Prasenjeet Gadhe

Prasenjeet Gadhe

Treasurer
Data Science
Hello everyone! I'm Prasenjeet, and I have the pleasure of serving as your Treasurer this year. I'm navigating my second year in a Master's program focused on Data Science. My educational journey also includes a Bachelor's degree in Instrumentation and Control Engineering from Vishwakarma Institute of Technology in Pune, coupled with practical work experience in the Process Automation industry. In my bachelors, I took on the role of President for...

Co-Chair - Online program

Omid Soufipour

Omid Soufipour

Co-Chair - Online program
I'm Omid, and I'm excited to introduce myself on the DaSSA website. Omid is a Persian name that means "hope," and I hope to be a helpful member of the Data Science Association. I have spent several years working as a data analyst and cloud engineer. I am honored to have been elected co-chair of this association, and I am committed to using my experience and expertise to make DaSSA...

Professional Development Chair

Devyani Srivastava

Devyani Srivastava

Professional Development Chair
Hi everyone! I'm Devyani Srivastava, and I'm thrilled to be part of this community. Currently, I am pursuing a Master's degree in Data Science, and I bring with me three years of experience in the IT industry. As an alumnus of SRM Institute of Science and Technology, I am passionate about giving back and contributing to the growth of our organization. In my role as the Professional Development Chair, I...

Co-Professional Development Chair

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Dong Zhang

Co-Professional Development Chair
I have been a software engineer for 20 years , experienced in different areas and programming languages. I am currently pursuing the MS-DS degree online, since I am quite interested in ML and AI. As Professional Development Co-Chair, I work together with other DaSSA colleagues to enhance the professional development of MS-DS students. In my free time, I like playing table tennis and of course studying the MS-DS courses :)