Paras Lad

Results-driven Data Analyst with a strong foundation in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Business Intelligence tools. Experienced in developing analytical dashboards, performing data modeling, and deriving actionable insights to support data-driven decision-making. Proficient in Power BI, Python, SQL, and Tableau, with hands-on experience across real-world projects through internships at SmartBridge, Edunet Foundation, NIIT Foundation, and 1M1B Green Skills Academy.

Certified in Oracle AI Foundations, Microsoft AI, and Cisco Cybersecurity, demonstrating versatility across AI, analytics, and data governance.

Machine Learning Intern at Edunet Foundation (2025-04 – 2025-05)

Developed a Movie Recommendation System using Python, Streamlit, and a Kaggle dataset.

• Developed a Movie Recommendation System using Python, Streamlit, and a Kaggle dataset.
• Implemented content-based filtering algorithms to recommend movies based on similarity scores.
• Deployed an interactive web application for real-time recommendations and enhanced user experience.

Cybersecurity Intern at NIIT Foundation (2025-07 – 2025-08)

Simulated secure network architectures using Cisco Packet Tracer.

• Simulated secure network architectures using Cisco Packet Tracer.
• Implemented firewall rules, VLANs, and access control configurations to analyze threat mitigation.
• Gained foundational understanding of cybersecurity protocols and data protection mechanisms.

Green Intern at 1M1B Foundation (2025-08 – 2025-09)

Leveraged AI and data visualization tools to analyze sustainability metrics.

• Leveraged AI and data visualization tools (Tableau, open-source calculators) to analyze sustainability metrics.
• Contributed to climate intelligence projects by applying data-driven insights for sustainable campus and community development.
• Engaged in digital advocacy campaigns promoting tech-enabled green solutions.

Power BI Intern at SmartBridge (2025-09 – 2025-10)

Completed a 6-week internship focused on Power BI and business analytics tools.

• Completed a 6-week internship focused on Power BI and business analytics tools.
• Built a comprehensive Global Food Trends Dashboard to visualize worldwide consumption and production insights.
• Applied Power Query, DAX, and data modeling for cleaning, transforming, and deriving KPIs from complex datasets.

Bachelor of Engineering in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science – Dr. D. Y. Patil College of Engineering and Innovation, Pune (2026)