About Me
Data architect and data science lead who breaks problems down from the high level into the details a team can build. Leads machine learning and data engagements from technical sales and design through delivery, and spends time guiding and upskilling the people around the work. Background covers cloud, data, and application architecture, with hands-on model work on text, image, and video, plus BI, ETL, and CRM-integrated analytics.
Core Competencies
Architecture
Machine Learning
Data & BI
Leadership
Education
2020 PhD Computer Science, Public University
2015 MSc Computer Science, Public University
2012 Honours Computer Science, Public University
2011 BSc IT, Public University
Certifications
AWS Machine Learning Specialty
Google Machine Learning Professional
Azure Data Science Associate
Professional Experience
Data Architect / Data Science Lead @ Cloud Consulting Firm
2022 to Present
- After a merger of two consulting practices, took on a broader architectural role across cloud, data, and application architecture.
- Lead teams on machine learning and data projects through the full cycle: technical sales, proposals, planning and design, tech lead, and development.
- Guide and upskill colleagues, passing on architecture and delivery practice as part of the work.
Technologies: Cloud architecture, data architecture, application architecture, machine learning, technical leadership.
Data Scientist @ Digital Consultancy
2019 to 2022
- Implemented customer AI and ML solutions in media, advertising, pet care, insurance, and banking.
- Designed and trained models on text, image, and video data, and built data processing pipelines where the solution needed them.
Technologies: Machine learning, NLP, text, image, and video models, data processing pipelines.
Data Scientist / BI Developer @ CRM Consultancy
2017 to 2019
- Resident AI and ML specialist, building custom models that integrated with customer Dynamics CRM implementations and client data.
- Delivered BI work across ETL, data modelling, and reporting.
Technologies: Dynamics CRM, custom ML models, ETL, data modelling, BI.
Co-founder and AI Specialist @ Social Media Analytics Startup
2011 to 2017
- Co-founded a social media monitoring and analytics platform that used NLP to measure sentiment around brands and campaigns.
- Architected and built the NLP and sentiment analysis engine, and handled data work, web development, and maintenance.
Technologies: NLP, sentiment analysis, web development, data processing.