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Ipshita Ghosh

Lead Data Scientist & AI Developer

Summary

Data Science professional specializing in Large Language Models (LLMs) and Generative AI, with hands-on experience and deep expertise in retrieval-augmented services, vector databases, Semantic Kernel, AI Agents, MCP, model chaining, responsible AI, and red team testing, leveraging Azure OpenAI and Open-Source LLMs.

Experience

ThirdEye Data

Full-time · 3 yrs 8 mos
Remote & Kolkata, West Bengal, India

Lead Data Scientist

Jun 2025 – Present · 2 mos
Remote

Lead AI Developer | Microsoft, Redmond DREAM Demos Program

  • Building enterprise-grade AI demos using Azure AI Agents, MCPs, and latest state-of-the-art technologies.
    These demos are showcased at major conferences such as Databricks Data + AI Summit, MWC (Mobile World Congress), Microsoft Ignite, and Build.

Projects Outside Microsoft:

  • Synthetic Audience Generation for Paramount Pictures, enhancing targeted advertising strategies and audience engagement.
  • Data Analytics and AI Solution for General Cigar, helping them leverage data for better business insights and decision-making.
  • Live SDR (Sales Development Representative) Agent for Architessa, enhancing sales processes and customer interactions through AI-driven solutions.

Senior Data Scientist

Sep 2023 – Jun 2025 · 1 yr 10 mos
Remote

Lead Azure OpenAI Developer | Microsoft, Redmond DREAM Demos Program

  • Successfully delivered four innovative, enterprise-grade MVPs and POCs within a year as part of Microsoft's DREAM Demos Program.
  • Worked with Large Language Models (LLM), Generative AI, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), Vector Databases, Semantic Kernel, AI Agents, Model Chaining, Responsible AI, and Red Team Testing—leveraging Azure OpenAI and Open Source LLMs.

Projects Outside Microsoft:

  • End to End AI Solution for ITN America automating web scraping, data extraction, and content generation from various websites. Utilizing GenAI and classical Machine Learning techniques.
  • Creating end to end AI solution for Architessa, enabling retail chatbot capable of vision and language understanding using Azure OpenAI, DALL·E, and GPT-4V.

Junior Data Scientist

Dec 2021 – Sep 2023 · 1 yr 10 mos
Kolkata, West Bengal, India

Azure OpenAI Developer | Microsoft, Redmond DREAM Demos Program

  • Created an innovative AI powered solution for campaign management using Azure OpenAI, DALL·E, and other cutting-edge technologies.
  • Testing and documenting AI solutions to ensure robustness, reliability, and scalability.

Projects Outside Microsoft:

  • Developed machine learning solutions to predict and manage Excel data for healthcare management and analytics.
  • Data cleaning, annotation, and preprocessing for various machine learning projects.

Data Science Intern

DataR Labs · Internship
Aug 2021 – Sep 2021 · 2 mos
Remote
  • Aggregated data from multiple job sites to create a comprehensive resume parser.
  • Collaborated with a team of data scientists to develop a powerful resume parser.

Summer Intern

Haryana Police · Internship
Jun 2021 – Jul 2021 · 2 mos
India
  • In-depth research in cybersecurity domains such as mobile security, web security, darknet explorations.
    Created tools using artificial intelligence and machine learning for improved policing practices.

Personal Projects

Kala Copilot

Project Link on Github
Apr 2025
  • Notable Entry, Microsoft Agent Hackathon
  • AI-powered tool helping artisans & small businesses market their work. Generates product descriptions, taglines, pricing & social posts in regional languages. No tech or marketing skills needed, just upload, create & share.
  • Built with Azure AI Agents, OpenAI, and FastAPI.

Education

Master of Science in Data Science

Christ University Aug 2020 – May 2022

Specialized in advanced machine learning, statistical analysis, and data visualization.

Bachelor of Computer Application

BIT Mesra July 2016 – Aug 2019

Strong foundational skills in computer science, mathematics, and programming.

Machine Learning Models

Regression Classification Clustering Time Series Recommendation Systems Anomaly Detection Scikit-learn

Deep Learning

PyTorch TensorFlow CNNs RNN/LSTM/GRU Transformers Computer Vision

LLM & NLP

Azure OpenAI GPT-5 / GPT-4 / GPT-4V Embeddings Text Classification NER Summarization Whisper

Generative AI & Agents

Azure AI Agents Semantic Kernel RAG Prompt Engineering Fine-tuning Tool/Function Calling DALL·E (2 & 3)

MLOps & Cloud

Azure Azure Machine Learning MLflow Docker Kubernetes CI/CD Model Monitoring

Data Platforms & Apps

Microsoft Fabric Cosmos DB Vector Databases Chainlit Streamlit

Business & Soft Skills

Certifications

Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Engineer Associate (2x certified)
Successfully passed "Designing and Implementing a Microsoft Azure AI Solution."
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