Tanner second
@tannersecond
Senior Data Scientist specializing in AI and machine learning solutions.
What I'm looking for
I am a Senior Data Scientist with a rich background in developing data-driven solutions across various industries, including finance, e-commerce, and healthcare. My journey began with predictive modeling in finance and has evolved into leveraging generative AI and computer vision to address real-world challenges. I pride myself on transforming complex data into compelling narratives that drive business decisions.
Throughout my career, I have successfully created predictive models that enhance market forecasting, optimize client portfolios, and improve customer retention. My technical expertise spans a wide range of tools and technologies, including Python, XGBoost, and Apache Spark, which I have utilized to develop real-time analytics systems and risk assessment models. I am passionate about ensuring that technology not only meets human needs but also adheres to regulatory standards such as GDPR and HIPAA.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior Data Scientist – ML Engineer
Morningstar
Jul 2021 - Present (3 years 11 months)
Created predictive models for asset price forecasting using XGBoost and ARIMA, enhancing forecast predictions of market trends by 25% and supporting investment strategies with Apache Spark. Developed generative AI models (e.g., GANs) to simulate market scenarios, heightening stakeholder insights and increasing market prediction accuracy by 30% using Google BigQuery and AWS Redshift. Optimized and
Senior Data Scientist
Overstock
Mar 2019 - Jun 2021 (2 years 3 months)
Implemented a personalized product recommendation system using collaborative filtering, matrix factorization, and content-based filtering algorithms, improving product relevance and increasing conversion rates by 15%. Developed time series forecasting models using ARIMA and Prophet to improve inventory management and reduce stockouts and overstock by 12%. Created computer vision models to automate
Data Scientist
HealthNet
Apr 2017 - Feb 2019 (1 year 10 months)
Created and implemented predictive models to forecast insurance claim approvals, detect fraud, and improve risk assessment utilizing Python, SQL, Scikit-learn, and XGBoost. Leveraged AWS cloud services (e.g., S3, Lambda, Redshift) and Google Cloud Platform (GCP) to store, process, and analyze healthcare and insurance data at scale, reducing processing time by 30%. Developed and managed real-time d
Data Engineer
Allstate
Sep 2015 - Mar 2017 (1 year 6 months)
Developed ETL pipelines to connect data from internal insurance systems, external third-party vendors, and customer interactions, increasing data accuracy and reducing overall processing time by 30%. Designed and optimized relational databases such as MySQL and PostgreSQL for high-performance data storage and retrieval, improving system performance by 25%. Created and managed Data Lakes on AWS S3
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Texas at Austin
Bachelor of Science, Data Science
Completed a Bachelor of Science degree focusing on data science principles. Gained expertise in data analysis, statistical modeling, machine learning algorithms, and programming for data-driven solutions.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Amazon Redshift
Apache Spark
Apache Flink
AWS IAM
Microsoft Azure
Google Cloud Platform
Amazon S3
GitLab
Kubernetes
Jenkins
GitLab CI
NumPy
Pandas
PySpark
MySQL
PostgreSQL
MongoDB
Hadoop
Gmail
Spring Boot
Databricks
OpenCV
Terraform
Java
TensorFlow
PyTorch
scikit-learn
Keras
Kubeflow
Kafka
RabbitMQ
AWS Lambda
Airflow
Time Analytics
s3-lambda
Google BigQuery
SQL
XGBoost
Availability
Location
Authorized to work in
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