Vikram Shah
Data careers, explained without the hype.
Data Science Lead at Northstar Analytics
- 11 years of experience
- Pune, India
- English, Hindi, Marathi
- Replies within 4 hours
About Vikram Shah
I lead a data science team of nine and hire for it. The gap I see in most fresher applications is not modelling skill — it is knowing which problem is worth solving and being able to show the work.
I help people build one honest project they can defend in an interview, write a resume that survives a six-second scan, and prepare for the case-study round that most data interviews now include.
My sessions are direct. I will tell you what is not working, and then we will fix one thing properly.
The advice I got as a fresher was expensive and vague. I would rather be specific and free.
Expertise and skills
Domain
Skills
I can help you with
- Breaking into data science
- SQL for interviews
- Building a portfolio project
- Case study interviews
I work best with
- Final-year students
- Working professionals switching to data
- Analysts moving into modelling
Experience and education
Work
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Data Science Lead 2021 – Present
Northstar Analytics
Leads a team of nine
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Senior Data Scientist 2018 – 2021
Quantile Labs
Forecasting and pricing models
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Data Analyst 2015 – 2018
DataForge
Built the reporting layer
Education
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M.Sc Statistics 2015
Pune University
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B.Sc Mathematics 2013
Fergusson College
Certifications
- Google Advanced Data Analytics
- Databricks Certified Associate Developer
Achievements
- Built a forecasting model that cut stockouts by 18%
- Kaggle competition
- top 5%
What you will get
A plan you can start on Monday
Three concrete next steps, not generic advice.
Feedback on your resume or portfolio
Line-level notes on what to cut, keep and reword.
Interview answers that hold up
Practise the round you keep failing, with honest feedback.
How hiring actually works in this role
What teams screen for, and what they quietly ignore.
Follow-up support in writing
A short summary and resources after the call.
Availability
Times shown in Kolkata
Wed, 11 Nov
Fri, 13 Nov
Sun, 15 Nov
Wed, 18 Nov
Fri, 20 Nov
Sun, 22 Nov
Wed, 25 Nov
Fri, 27 Nov
Sun, 29 Nov
Pick a slot and it fills the booking form above. Times are 30 minutes apart; the session length comes from the type you choose.
Ways to work together
Book a single session, or save with a pack if you want to work on something over several weeks.
Single Session
₹699
- One 1:1 session
- Session notes
3-Session Pack
₹1,887
- Three 1:1 sessions
- A written roadmap after each
- Chat follow-up for 2 weeks
Monthly Mentorship
₹2,447
- Four sessions in a month
- Resume and portfolio review
- Priority chat replies
Packs are confirmed by the mentor after you book the first session. The amount shown is a guide; the checkout shows the exact total before you pay.
Reviews
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Priya S.
He found the flaw in my project in ten minutes and showed me how to fix it without starting over.
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Karan D.
The SQL round practice was exactly what my interview asked. Calm and very well prepared.
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Questions before you book
How does a 1:1 session work?
Pick a session type and a time, tell the mentor what you want out of it, and pay if a fee applies. You get a video/audio call link by email before the session.
Can I reschedule or cancel?
Yes. Reply to your confirmation email at least 24 hours before the session and the mentor will move it, free of charge.
What is the refund policy?
If the mentor does not show up, you get 100% of what you paid back. If you cancel with less than 24 hours notice, the mentor may keep the fee.
What should I prepare?
A short note on where you are and what you want help with, plus your resume or portfolio if the session is a review. Specific questions get more out of thirty minutes.
Which payment methods can I use?
UPI, cards, netbanking and wallets through Razorpay. The payment page is Razorpay's own — this site never sees your card number or UPI PIN.
Will I get a recording?
Only if the mentor offers one. Most sessions end with written notes or a shared roadmap instead.
Can I book for someone else?
Yes — put their name and email in the booking form so the confirmation and the call link reach them.
What if I am not happy with the session?
Tell us within 48 hours using the contact page. We review the session and can issue a partial or full credit.
Ready to level up your career?
One conversation with Vikram Shah can save you months of guessing.
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- 100% refund if the mentor does not show up