Asha Patel
About Asha Patel
Asha Patel is a Data Scientist at Starling Bank in London, specializing in data science, machine learning, and AI applications in healthcare and finance. She holds a BSc in Natural Sciences and an MSc in Data Science & Analytics from the University of Leeds.
Work at Starling Bank
Asha Patel has been employed as a Data Scientist at Starling Bank since 2022. In this role, she applies her expertise in data analysis and machine learning to support the bank's data-driven initiatives. Her work contributes to enhancing the bank's services and improving customer experiences through data insights.
Education and Expertise
Asha Patel earned her BSc in Natural Sciences (Maths & Physics) from the University of Leeds, where she studied from 2016 to 2020. She furthered her education by obtaining an MSc in Data Science & Analytics from the same university, completing her studies in 2021. Her academic background provides her with a strong foundation in mathematics, physics, statistics, and computer science, which she utilizes to solve complex problems in her professional work.
Background
Asha Patel's early work experience includes roles as a Shop Assistant and Cashier at Nisa Retail from 2014 to 2016. She later served as a Student Ambassador for the School of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Leeds from 2017 to 2018. Asha also completed a placement at the Central Laser Facility, Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, as a Gemini Laser Placement Student from 2018 to 2019, where she gained practical experience in a research environment.
Achievements in Data Science
During her studies, Asha Patel developed a convolutional neural network (CNN) for laser-induced-damage detection as part of her industrial placement year. Additionally, she segmented aneurysms and blood vessels in 3D brain scans for her MSc project. These projects demonstrate her ability to apply data science techniques to real-world problems, particularly in the fields of healthcare and finance.
Previous Experience in Machine Learning
Before joining Starling Bank, Asha Patel worked as a Machine Learning Research Engineer at Luminance from 2021 to 2022. In this role, she focused on developing machine learning models and algorithms, further enhancing her skills in data science and analytics. Her experience in this position contributed to her understanding of the applications of AI and machine learning in various sectors.