Seasoned data specialist with 2.5+ years of focused expertise in web scraping, leveraging Python scripting for seamless automation and data extraction. Proven track record in crafting intricate web scraping solutions, adept at navigating challenges such as captcha resolution and dynamic content handling. Proficient in developing robust Python scripts tailored specifically for web scraping tasks, optimizing efficiency and accuracy in data acquisition. Strong communicator and collaborative team member, dedicated to delivering high-quality scraped data insights to drive informed decision-making and strategic initiatives. 

Key Skills

SQL
Python
Pandas
Web scraping
Scrapy
BeautifulSoup
Selenium
Numpy
Flask
Web Crawling

Professional Experience

Sep 2021
Present
Data Specialist
Forage AI New York, US
Data Automation
  
  • Engaged in web scraping duties, including resolving captcha challenges, while collaborating with clients to comprehend their business challenges and deliver tailored, data-driven solutions effectively.
  • Developed robust scraping tools at scale, emphasizing data integrity, health, and monitoring for accuracy and consistency.
  •  Designed and executed crawling architectures and systems to efficiently extract data from diverse online sources.
  • Utilized expertise to fetch, cleanse, and store data regularly, ensuring quality and usability. 
  • Worked closely with cross-functional teams to grasp business needs and deliver top-notch solutions aligned with client requirements.
 Projects:
 
Healthcare Data Aggregation(Python Web Scraping):
  • Implemented a comprehensive web scraping solution using Python to gather critical data from diverse healthcare sources.
  • Adding SQL script for automation QA to flag the error patterns in the output.
  • Data cleaning using python scripts.
Project: E-commerce Product Price Monitoring Tool
  • Developed an e-commerce product price monitoring tool to track competitor prices and market trends.
  • Utilized automated web scraping techniques to gather real-time pricing data, overcoming challenges such as dynamic website structures and anti-scraping measures.
  • Developed data analysis algorithms to identify pricing patterns and inform pricing strategies. Collaborated with the marketing team to optimize product pricing based on competitive insights.
 




Aug 2020
Aug 2021
TRAINEE
Marico Kolkata, IN
Automation
  • Executed both primary and secondary research methodologies to procure data on market trends, industry shifts, and competitor maneuvers through web scraping.
  • Crafted and deployed web scraping techniques to gather qualitative and quantitative data from specified target audiences, substituting surveys and interviews.
  • Employed statistical methods and software tools to analyze scraped data, uncovering pertinent patterns, trends, and correlations crucial for meeting business goals.


Education

Apr 2018
May 2020
PGDM in THIAGARAJAR SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT
KAMARAJA UNIVERSITY
Jul 2014
Jun 2017
B.SC in Hooghly Mohsin College
Burdwan University

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