Adjunct Lecturer

• Jan 2022 - Present

I teach fundamentals of probability and statistics for the MBA program, with a focus on practical applications of data-driven analysis in the real world. My students learn how to use the coding language Python as a tool for exploring various statistical concepts that relate to decision-making and uncertainty. All of my lecture recordings and class material are available open-source on GitHub: https://github.com/sarahJune1/BUS509_sachss The objective of the class was to empower students with a practical understanding of statistics so they can be critical when evaluating decision alternatives and finding solutions to real-life business problems. Show less

Senior Data Scientist

• Jan 2023 - May 2023

Data Scientist

• Oct 2021 - Apr 2023

My role as Engineering Lead for client-facing R&D initiatives revolves around an iterative approach to design, development, and deployment. Our team creates and delivers technical solutions to quantify risk and inform the asset integrity strategy and inspection process for large-scale utility operations.

Senior Data Scientist

• Feb 2020 - Nov 2021

Data Scientist

• May 2019 - Feb 2020

Develop Natural Language Processing (NLP) models to create structured data from text. Subject matter expertise in Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) materiality for public and private debt securities. Lead design and implementation of client-facing NLP models with applied data science methods and proprietary software. Develop action plan, iterate with client, train NLP model, test and deliver results by leveraging Python to automate pipeline.

Graduate Research Assistant

• Nov 2017 - May 2019

Conducted analysis for consulting projects and designed educational material for statistics students. Developed decision tree model to segment customer profiles for the National Basketball Association. Compiled geospatial visualization of PrEP usage trends for New York State Department of Health. Modeled spread of virus transmission through simulation and agent-based modeling. Conducted analysis for consulting projects and designed educational material for statistics students. Developed decision tree model to segment customer profiles for the National Basketball Association. Compiled geospatial visualization of PrEP usage trends for New York State Department of Health. Modeled spread of virus transmission through simulation and agent-based modeling.

Data Analyst

• Jun 2017 - Sep 2017

Researched investment opportunities for Climate Fund Manager with a focus on climate-smart technologies, private debt, and Verified Emissions Reductions. Built an interactive supply chain network and commodity trade map to visualize locations in the Andean region suitable for agricultural cooperatives. In previous internship at AlphaSource, I designed and built AlphaSource Advisors website, linked below. Researched investment opportunities for Climate Fund Manager with a focus on climate-smart technologies, private debt, and Verified Emissions Reductions. Built an interactive supply chain network and commodity trade map to visualize locations in the Andean region suitable for agricultural cooperatives. In previous internship at AlphaSource, I designed and built AlphaSource Advisors website, linked below.

Editorial and Development Manager

• Oct 2015 - Dec 2016

Published and coordinated ESG-related interviews on Forbes with senior level multinational company managers from Fortune 500 companies, institutional investors, and boards of directors from around the world. Topics of research and composition had a focus on sustainable long-term value in company performance, including cybersecurity defense systems, water stewardship, ESG strategies, diversity in the C-suite and boardroom, CSR, shareholder activism and shareholder engagement Published and coordinated ESG-related interviews on Forbes with senior level multinational company managers from Fortune 500 companies, institutional investors, and boards of directors from around the world. Topics of research and composition had a focus on sustainable long-term value in company performance, including cybersecurity defense systems, water stewardship, ESG strategies, diversity in the C-suite and boardroom, CSR, shareholder activism and shareholder engagement

Marketing Team

• Jun 2015 - Aug 2015

Director of Marketing and Manager

• Sep 2012 - Jun 2014