What do you do at Virtusize? Hi, I’m Aishu and I’m a data scientist at Virtusize. I've been with the company for three years, thoroughly enjoying my time in data world! I work on maintaining our size recommendation system through various data analyses, developing item and body attribute models using machine learning and computer vision. Additionally, I help build & maintain internal tools and specific analytics sections related to data KPIs.

Please tell us about your background and how you ended up at Virtusize ?I grew up in Mumbai, India. I pursued a career in STEM, specifically in satellite communications field. Back then, my curiosity about outer space led me to work in this field. As a research student building a base station to track satellites, I learned how valuable data can be in improving our lives.
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Upon moving to Tokyo and interning at various IT companies, I discovered a keen interest in data science. This led me to enroll in a data science course at a bootcamp called Le Wagon, which significantly helped me build a foundational understanding of data science. After completing the course, I was pondering which industries to enter as a data scientist. I was intrigued by the use of data science in fashion analysis while watching a Met Gala event. This prompted me to explore how data science is used in Tokyo's fashion industry.

This search led me to Virtusize on Google. I was captivated by their mission to simplify fashion shopping and promote sustainability by addressing sizing issues. This goal inspired me to apply and ultimately join their team. With hard work and a bit of luck, I became part of this impactful mission.

What do you like most about working at Virtusize?What I appreciate most is Virtusize's goal of addressing sizing issues to enhance online shopping and help customers find their perfect fit. As a data scientist, I love how I have the opportunity to work with a variety of data types: from numerical data to images and text. These diverse sources allow me to continually improve our systems. As a team member, I appreciate the openness and kindness of everyone in the company. They've helped me not only start my career as a data scientist but also grow as a person.

What are you excited about in the next year?In the next year, my goal is to improve the performance of each client and raise our baseline. I hope to make our service the go-to sizing solution for the masses. Additionally, I'm eager to increase collaboration with other teams within the company, apply refined techniques, and enhance the data science solutions across our various services.

What’s most important to you in building your team?Openness to accepting diverse ideas and perspectives is the most crucial factor for me in building my team, as it can lead to various effective solutions. I'm grateful that our team embodies this openness. Here, our ideas are not only heard but we're also encouraged to implement them if it enhances our services. Moreover, we are valued and treated not just as employees, but like family members within the company. This fosters strong team bonding.

Message to future colleague:Virtusize's mission to help shoppers find the right fit and size is truly inspiring. This significantly contributes to fashion industry sustainability. By providing reliable sizing solutions, Virtusize not only helps in boosting sales, but also aims to reduce returns. This aligns with the broader societal goal of reducing fashion waste. Furthermore, our team is composed of diverse nationalities and perspectives, creating a rich blend of ideas that set our services apart. Overall, I would tell any future colleague that Virtusize is a tech heaven!