David Watkins

AI Researcher

Dallas, Texas, United States17 yrs experience
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Key Highlights

  • Expert in developing predictive analytics for decision support.
  • Proven track record in machine learning and deep learning projects.
  • Skilled in creating data-driven tools for diverse industries.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Data Science expert specializing in SaaS solutions.

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Skills

Core Skills

Machine LearningDeep LearningData Analysis

Other Skills

SQLPython (Programming Language)ForecastingSimulationResearchMicrosoft OfficePublic SpeakingLeadershipAnalysisManagementCustomer ServicePowerPointRSPSSSAS

About

Experienced data scientist who develops end-to-end data products that learn, predict, scale, and *matter*.

Experience

17 yrs
Total Experience
1 yr 10 mos
Average Tenure
3 yrs 2 mos
Current Experience

Schneider electric

Senior Data Scientist, NAM AI

Mar 2023Present · 3 yrs 2 mos

Kevala, inc.

Senior Data Scientist

Aug 2021Apr 2023 · 1 yr 8 mos · Remote

Cloudflare

Senior Data Scientist

Oct 2020Jul 2021 · 9 mos · Austin, Texas, United States · Remote

  • > Developed custom data-driven decision support tools in partnership with stakeholders from
  • internal teams such as Infrastructure, Finance, and Network Performance.
  • > Designed next-generation time series forecasting tool for multivariate long-range forecasts
  • across thousands of customer/product subsets using state-of-the-art deep learning methods
  • > Created a simulation tool to estimate lead times and resource utilization for hundreds of
  • simultaneous network upgrades across the globe, with a user-friendly interface to modify
  • assumptions and business logic on the fly
  • > Worked with Data Engineers and Machine Learning Engineers to ensure data pipelines and
  • ML platforms meet the needs of our data science use cases
SQLMachine LearningDeep LearningPython (Programming Language)Forecasting

Southwest airlines

Senior Data Scientist

Dec 2018Oct 2020 · 1 yr 10 mos · Dallas/Fort Worth Area

  • > Advance the forecasting state-of-the-art to drastically enhance granularity, accuracy, and accessibility
  • > Adapt new methods to enable realistic short-term forecasting during the COVID pandemic
  • > Design experiments to evaluate the causal impact of targeted interventions
  • > Collaborate with business leaders to scope and develop novel data products that enhance decision-making
  • > Disseminate data science best practices across the organization

Pcci

Data Scientist & Machine Learning Engineer

Sep 2016Oct 2018 · 2 yrs 1 mo · Dallas/Fort Worth Area

  • > Predict health outcomes to enable providers to make better decisions
  • > Collaborate with clinical leaders to assess needs and design innovative machine learning solutions
  • > Work with colleagues across the organization to deploy models into production systems
  • > Build and maintain data pipelines to integrate diverse data sources

Ibm watson health

Data Scientist

Oct 2015Sep 2016 · 11 mos

  • > Developed predictive analytics to help healthcare providers close care gaps and manage the health of the communities they serve
  • > Identified targets for continuous improvement by applying statistical methods to big data
  • > Worked with database team to design a true analytical data warehouse environment, improving the speed and accuracy of analysis
  • > Prepared, visualized, and interpreted preliminary analyses for client-facing teams
  • > Ensured client analytic needs were met, with a focus on demonstrating program value and identifying actionable opportunities for improvement

Uplift education

Data Analyst

Nov 2013Oct 2015 · 1 yr 11 mos · Dallas/Fort Worth Area

  • > Provided data and analysis on operational and student achievement metrics for about 900 teachers and staff, enabling data-driven decisions in instruction, central management, finance, and performance improvement
  • > Predicted outcomes to pinpoint academic interventions based on a novel, adaptive model of student outcomes
  • > Expanded data model to improve access, quality, and depth of offerings
  • > Created and iterated dozens of Tableau dashboards, visualizing and securing student, teacher, and aggregate data integrated from dozens of distinct sources
  • > Wrote complex queries for ad-hoc data requests and created effective custom reports
  • > Contributed to SQL Server maintenance and Tableau Server administration
  • > Trained staff throughout the organization to explore and make sense of data, in-person and online via LMS
  • > Shared innovative techniques at professional conferences including Harvard’s Strategic Data Project, SAS Global Forum, and Tableau 2015

University of north texas

Academic Advisor / Program Manager

Jul 2011Sep 2013 · 2 yrs 2 mos

  • > Counseled caseload of about 500 students concerning academic difficulties, degree planning, and financial aid
  • > Worked closely with faculty to manage course enrollment and emergent student issues
  • > Designed data collection procedures to focus interventions and fine-tune service

Texas a&m university

Research Assistant

Jan 2006Aug 2008 · 2 yrs 7 mos

  • > Contributed to econometric analysis on sustainable development in Brazil
  • > Co-authored book chapter on the relationship between industrial pollution and tourism in "Economic Development and Globalization" with Dr. Samuel Cohn
  • > Reviewed and synthesized research articles

Education

Texas A&M University

Master of Science (MS) — Analytics

Jan 2014Jan 2016

Texas A&M University

B.A. — Sociology

Jan 2004Jan 2008

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