Experience

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  Stantec

  • Data Scientist

    • Oct 2022 - Present

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  EY

  • Manager, Technology Consulting - Data & Analytics

    • Apr 2022 - Oct 2022

  • Manager, Strategy & Transactions - Decision Modelling

    • Oct 2020 - Apr 2022

  • Senior Analyst, Strategy & Transactions - Decision Modelling

    • Sep 2019 - Oct 2020

    ● Development of productionized ML model, forecasting payment delinquency, underlying a BI application that allowed financial managers to better understand working capital health of business. ● Developed database architecture component of data-intensive BI applications, leveraging MS Azure cloud infrastructure and MS SQL Server. ● Development of proof-of-concept models for process improvement involving optimization modelling ( vehicle routing problem for public sector municipality client, supply chain production/ distribution optimization for food services retailer) leveraging AMPL and cloud computing technologies.

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  Environics Analytics

  • Toronto, Canada Area

  • Research Associate, Data Development

    • Apr 2018 - Aug 2019
    • Toronto, Canada Area

    ● Formulated and implemented large-scale mixed-integer/nonlinear optimization problems (MATLAB) pertaining to processing and imputing geodemographic data from the Canadian census; developed strong understanding of complex architecture and interrelationship of census themes quickly and independently, driving the design of the optimization problem. ● Developed econometric models projecting income growth, income distribution, and real estate values to underlie key product lines (DemoStats, WealthScapes). Streamlined process of model development and assessment, reducing technical overhead. ● Implemented re-useable and maintainable Python/MATLAB code, improving processes and infrastructure surrounding productionalization of modeled data; leveraged Statistics Canada API to automate data collection, saving days of labour effort.

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  Vancouver Int’l Airport/UBC Center for Operations Excellence

  • Vancouver, British Columbia

  • Statistical Consultant

    • Apr 2017 - Sep 2017
    • Vancouver, British Columbia

    • Led technical consulting industry project with YVR centered on service system design at check-in for process improvement and optimizing resource use (kiosks, counters, staff, floorspace)• Designed trials for alternative service system designs at check-in for four major airlines; conducted time-motion studies to assess performance; analyzed data to compare best-practices; developed simulation model (JaamSim) and performed sensitivity analysis to quantify outcomes under different resourcing policies • Communicated findings to airline managers, senior operations staff and VP Operations; recommendations formed new data-driven resource allocation policy for improved efficiency of check-in resources

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  Baskin Wealth Management

  • Toronto, Ontario

  • Operations Analyst

    • Jun 2014 - Jan 2015
    • Toronto, Ontario

    • Developed desktop CRM solution (Microsoft Access, SQL); improved efficiency and accuracy in documenting client interactions• Analyzed and reported on segmentations of client data for regulatory compliance and operational purposes; improved data management processes• Gathered information needed to translate business needs into technical functionality, with minimal need for supervision.• Automated report generation • Responded to ad hoc data requests across cross-functional teams (operations, compliance, finance) meeting deadlines in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment

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  University of Waterloo

  • Waterloo, Ontario

  • Peer Leader

    • Jan 2014 - Apr 2014
    • Waterloo, Ontario

    • Provided support and academic guidance to first year students; updated students on program requirements and key dates, led study sessions, connected students with relevant resources and programming in keeping with their academic and personal interests• Planned recreational, community-building activities for first year students on weekly basis

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  RBC

  • Toronto, Ontario

  • IT Project Planning Co-op

    • Sep 2013 - Dec 2013
    • Toronto, Ontario

    • Performed risk assessment on technology projects; flagged projects at risk of going overbudget/behind schedule; communicated findings to senior compliance managers• Responded to ad hoc requests for analysis on large portfolio of projects within Technology and Operations department• Developed departmental presence on intranet platform used for communication purposes

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  Ontario Ministry of Finance

  • Toronto, Ontario

  • Research Analyst

    • Jan 2013 - Apr 2013
    • Toronto, Ontario

    • Prepared memos summarizing papers/reports from academic and industry sources relating to employment, R&D, entrepreneurial investment, among other economic indicators; communicated key takeaways to broad audience, both technical and non-technical• Fact checked and edited research reports/memos produced internally & externally; addressed ad hoc research requests• Prepared data and visualizations for wide distribution, appearing in 2013 Provincial Budget

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  University Health Network

  • Toronto, Ontario

  • Research Assistant

    • Jun 2012 - Aug 2012
    • Toronto, Ontario

    • Organized, filed, and extracted sensitive data from electronic medical records • Populated Microsoft Access database with patient information for use in a clinical research study on cancers in immunocompromised individuals• Compiled directory of patient contact information using Excel

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  Upwork

  • Analytics Freelancer

    • Jan 1959 - Jan 1959

    I provide technical guidance to people approaching a range of quantitative challenges, from formalizing and solving optimization problems, statistical modeling, data visualization to data application development. Recent engagements include: Optimization modeling: - Tutoring services, assisted in formalizing and solving optimal production schedule & supply chain configuration problem, capacitated vehicle routing problem (AMPL, Excel) Data visualization: - Segmented member base by different attributes for American Psychiatric Association, Ontario District Branch