Tarak Woddi

Tarak Woddi has a wealth of experience in the data science and engineering fields. Tarak began their career in 1997 as a Control Engineer (Reactor Operator) at NPCIL. In 2003, they took on a Research Assistant role at Texas A&M University, as well as a Graduate Intern role at Oak Ridge National Laboratory. In 2007, they joined Curtiss-Wright Corporation as a Sr. Principal PRA Scientist. In 2012, Tarak became the Chief Data Scientist and Group Lead at Microsoft Consulting, and also a Senior Technical Lead at EPM. Two years later, they joined Staples as a Senior Data Scientist and Strategy Manager. In 2016, Tarak began their role as Senior Director Supply Chain at Sears Holdings Corporation, and in 2017 they founded Anicca Data Science Solutions, where they develop AI and ML solutions for QSR's and Retailers in North America.

Tarak Woddi received their Ph.D. in Nuclear Engineering from Texas A&M University in 2007, following their Master's in Nuclear Engineering from the same university in 2005. From 1997 to 1998, they attended the Nuclear Training Center as a Scientific Officer Trainee, studying Nuclear Reactor Theory, Operations and Maintenance. Tarak also obtained a B. Tech in Instrumentation & Electronics from Orissa University of Agriculture and Technology in 1996. Theireducational journey began in 1979 when they attended Kendriya Vidyalaya.