AmExpert 2018 (Machine Learning Hackathon)

Introduction:

American Express and Analytics Vidhya presents “AmExpert”. An amazing opportunity to showcase your analytical abilities and talent.

Get a taste of the kind of challenges we face here at American Express on day to day basis.

MacBooks are up for grabs! Best performers also get a chance to get interviewed by American Express for analytics roles!!

Don’t hold on to the buzzing ideas in your mind. Just wear your thinking hats and display the spectrum of your creativity!

About the Company:

American Express is a globally integrated payments company, providing customers with access to products, insights and experiences that enrich lives and build business success. It is

• One of the world's most recognizable brands
• An exceptionally strong heritage - over 160 years of leadership and reinvention
• World's largest card issuer by purchase volume
• Recognized as the most innovative company in our industry
• Cutting-edge Information Management and unique Closed-Loop network
• Customer loyalty experts with industry-leading rewards programs and platforms
• A rich history and a bright future

Learn more at americanexpress.com/in and connect with us on:

Great Place to work:

Who can apply?:

Open for all data enthusiasts – statisticians, data scientists, analysts and students

Prizes:

1st: 15-inch MacBook Pro with Touch Bar: 2.8GHz quad-core i7, 256GB

2nd: 13-inch MacBook Pro: 2.3GHz dual-core i5, 256GB

3rd: 13-inch MacBook Air: 1.8GHz dual-core Intel Core i5, 128GB

In addition to the above, highest scorers get a chance to interview with American Express for analytical & machine learning roles

Rules:

• Entries submitted after the contest is closed, will not be considered
• Since this is a hiring hack, you are expected to solve the problem on your own
• Multiple IDs of user leads to disqualification from contest
• Use of external data is not allowed
• Participant must update their profile details and upload their latest CV
• Decision on the winners and runners-up made by American Express will be final and binding
• Throughout the hackathon, you are expected to respect fellow hackers and act with high integrity
• Analytics Vidhya and American Express hold the right to disqualify any participant at any stage of competition if participant(s) are deemed to be acting fraudulently.
• Total AV points to be awarded are 1000.
• Existing American Express employees are not allowed to participate in the competition