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Updated 16 Jul 2024

Optum Global Solutions Data Scientist Interview Experiences

2 interviews found

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-

I applied via Campus Placement

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Bulb and switch puzzle

Round 2 - Aptitude Test 

Rope burning and length question

Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Why you want to join optum
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
4-6 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Referral and was interviewed before Aug 2022. There were 4 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
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Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Question related to CNN in details, Different ML algorithms, Questions related to pandas
Round 3 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Question related to MLOps, GitHub
Round 4 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Salary expectations

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Focus on your skills and projects mentioned in your resume

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Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Difference between bagging and boosting
  • Ans. 

    Bagging and boosting are ensemble learning techniques used to improve the performance of machine learning models by combining multiple weak learners.

    • Bagging (Bootstrap Aggregating) involves training multiple models independently on different subsets of the training data and then combining their predictions through averaging or voting.

    • Boosting involves training multiple models sequentially, where each subsequent model c...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Parameters of Decision Tree
  • Ans. 

    Parameters of a Decision Tree include max depth, min samples split, criterion, and splitter.

    • Max depth: maximum depth of the tree

    • Min samples split: minimum number of samples required to split an internal node

    • Criterion: function to measure the quality of a split (e.g. 'gini' or 'entropy')

    • Splitter: strategy used to choose the split at each node (e.g. 'best' or 'random')

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Explain any one of your project in detail
  • Ans. 

    Developed a predictive model to forecast customer churn in a telecom company

    • Collected and cleaned customer data including usage patterns and demographics

    • Used machine learning algorithms such as logistic regression and random forest to build the model

    • Evaluated model performance using metrics like accuracy, precision, and recall

    • Provided actionable insights to the company to reduce customer churn rate

  • Answered by AI

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
4-6 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Sep 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Overfitting and Underfitting
  • Q2. Find Nth-largest element
  • Ans. 

    Find Nth-largest element in an array

    • Sort the array in descending order

    • Return the element at index N-1

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. NLP Data preprocessing
Round 2 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Salary Discussion
  • Q2. Fitment discussion

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Jul 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself?
  • Ans. 

    I am a data scientist with a background in statistics and machine learning, passionate about solving complex problems using data-driven approaches.

    • Background in statistics and machine learning

    • Experience in solving complex problems using data-driven approaches

    • Passionate about leveraging data to drive insights and decision-making

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Describe in detail about one of my main project.
  • Ans. 

    Developed a predictive model for customer churn in a telecom company.

    • Collected and cleaned customer data including usage patterns and demographics.

    • Used machine learning algorithms such as logistic regression and random forest to build the model.

    • Evaluated model performance using metrics like accuracy, precision, and recall.

    • Implemented the model into the company's CRM system for real-time predictions.

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. Few questions related to my projects.
Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Questions on Basics python(Since i am fresher)

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Overall, it was a good experience for me. Very friendly interviewers. I couldn't make it after the second round. I came to know where I was lacking.
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Hard
Process Duration
-
Result
No response
Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Basics of Data Science was asked
Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. About projects and technical side of project tech stack
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Asked questions related to stats , Senario based. Interviewer was very nice
  • Q2. Asked questions on Python Programming and asked for Programs Like How can update List , Asked to Build a Tough Dict , Class etc.
Round 2 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Why u want to join?
  • Q2. What is your future goal?
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Jul 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Pandas basics and SQL joins nlp

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - It was good
Interview experience
1
Bad
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
-
Result
No response

I was interviewed in May 2024.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me about your self?
  • Q2. What is maths and stats
  • Ans. 

    Maths and stats refer to the study of mathematical concepts and statistical methods for analyzing data.

    • Maths involves the study of numbers, quantities, shapes, and patterns.

    • Stats involves collecting, analyzing, interpreting, and presenting data.

    • Maths is used to solve equations, calculate probabilities, and model real-world phenomena.

    • Stats is used to make informed decisions, draw conclusions, and test hypotheses.

    • Both ma...

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - Coding Test 

Confusion matrix what are your job rolls explain me Gradient boosting algorithm?

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be very serious on every answer
Interview experience
2
Poor
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed in Apr 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. 1. Basics of Python 2. Basics of ML like supervised and unsupervised learning

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Be thorough on basics and current job role

Optum Global Solutions Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in Optum Global Solutions Data Scientist interview?
Optum Global Solutions interview process usually has 3-4 rounds. The most common rounds in the Optum Global Solutions interview process are HR, Aptitude Test and Resume Shortlist.
How to prepare for Optum Global Solutions Data Scientist interview?
Go through your CV in detail and study all the technologies mentioned in your CV. Prepare at least two technologies or languages in depth if you are appearing for a technical interview at Optum Global Solutions. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at Optum Global Solutions expect are Logistic Regression, Machine Learning, Python, R and Statistical Modeling.
What are the top questions asked in Optum Global Solutions Data Scientist interview?

Some of the top questions asked at the Optum Global Solutions Data Scientist interview -

  1. Question related to CNN in details, Different ML algorithms, Questions related...read more
  2. Question related to MLOps, Git...read more

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