I'm an experienced data scientist with a keen interest in learning new methods, and trying new technologies. I'm looking for a new challenge with interesting questions and the data to answer them.
EDITED 2017-11-10 —
Data Scientist
EDITED is an online retail data company which provides real-time data and insights for online retailers.
Highlights
- Built and maintained a library of classification algorithms in Keras and SK-Learn
- Evaluation of ML approaches including benchmarking AI systems against human performance.
- Productionisation and deployment of models in an apache storm pipeline
Barnardo's 2013-09-01 — 2016-09-01
Economist
I managed a small team of analysts providing data advice and analytical support to the strategy unit and the wider organisation.
Highlights
- Completed a review of data collection, analysis and storage capacity
- Introduced system of analysing expenditure and measuring alignment with strategic priorities
- Mentored junior staff members to ensure the team always delivered relevant and useful analysis
Scottish Government 2011-03-01 — 2013-08-20
Assistant Economist
Employability, Skills and Lifelong Learning Analytical Services
Highlights
- Development and maintenenance of the student loan repayment forecast model for Scotland
- Monitoring and evaluating financial savings from an ambitious series of FE College mergers.
- A range of statistical labour market research (wages/unemployment)
Scottish Government 2008-09-01 — 2011-03-01
Assistant Economist
Rural and Environmental Analytical Services
Highlights
- CGE, GIS and micro (business level), modelling of CAP reforms underpinning the ministerial inquiry into the future of agricultural support in Scotland
- Developed a stochastic world trade simulation model in partnership with researchers at Queen's University, Belfast and other UK administration colleagues
- Full HMT 'green book' cost-benefit analyses into two sepearate animal health and welfare outbreaks.
King's College London 2016-09-01 — 2017-10-01
Data Science MSc - Distinction
Masters
Loughborough University 2004-09-01 — 2008-09-01
Economics BSc (Hons) - 2:1
Bachelors
Programming languages
- Python
- R
Data Science
- Keras
- Sci-kit learn
- PyMC3
- Pandas / numpy
- Seaborn / Bokeh / matplotlib
Dev
- Apache storm
- Elasticsearch
- Git
- SQL