About

Hello! I’m Rishikesh Ajay Ksheersagar, a Data Scientist passionate about unraveling data complexities. Currently, I’m pursuing my Master’s in Data Science at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. My journey began with a Bachelor’s in Computer Engineering from Savitribai Phule Pune University.

I spent four years at Mu Sigma Inc., as a Data Scientist and later as a Data Science Manager, honing technical skills in AI/ML, Statistical Analyses, and Business Intelligence, and leadership, and mentorship qualities. Check out my Work Experience.

My research at the Language and Information Technologies Lab, under Dr. Rada Mihalcea and Dr. Veronica Perez-Rosas, focuses on NLP and GenAI, especially modeling fake news perception. Additionally, I contribute to the “Climate Change, Demographic Shifts, and Socio-Political Stability” project, analyzing data to identify causal relationships between climate change and social unrest. For more details, visit my Research.

I am also working as a Graduate Student Instructor for QMSS 301 course at University of Michigan, starting August 2024. For more details, visit my Teaching.

I believe in the power of continuous learning and am always on the lookout for new challenges and opportunities to grow. Let’s connect and explore data science together!