Data Scientist

• Mar 2022 - Present

Mobile Game Data Analyst

• May 2020 - Feb 2022

Data mine in Big Query and conduct statistical analyses in R to provide insight on player behaviour and identify strategies to improve the game. Built 20+ dashboards to tell user stories and answer key questions on retention, engagement, progression, difficulty, game economy, monetization and technical performance. Design game telemetry specifications and work with Developers and QA to ensure tracking is valid and consistent. Design A/B tests (sample size, duration, conditions, segmentation), analyse results and report findings. Collaborate on monthly releases with Product, Game Designers, User Acquisition, Developers, Tech, Quality Assurance, Marketing, Live Ops and Customer Service to improve our KPIs. Model in LookerML to develop views, explores and interactive dashboards. Optimize query performance using ETL solutions Code review, approval and versioning using Gitlab. Managed migration to new database and data visualization platform. Show less

Senior Research & Data Analyst

• Jan 2018 - Mar 2020

Led and project managed end-to-end R&D projects in a start-up to develop a bias-free assessment using probabilistic modelling and maximum likelihood estimation in R, now used as key input to machine learning products and under patent review; Designed interpretable output for ML models in production on SaaS platform; Generated Marketing content by wrangling and analysing data from a commercial angle (using dimension reduction, clustering, classification, regression, segmentation, inferential stats, data imputation, web scraping, text parsing) Show less

Senior Research Analyst

• Sep 2016 - Dec 2017

Ran global talent analytics projects: designed best practice methods, wrote SQL queries and R functions to increase efficiency in data extraction, merging analysis and visualisation, presented statistical findings to clients for actionable and ethical use; Technical lead working with Engineering team to deliver new products and apps;Created ROI Calculator for sales enablement, prototyped for Marketing to launch on website;Designed research study on leader personality & potential, sampled 250+ executive leaders;Delivered training courses on creating excel dashboards for client data trends Show less

Psychology Research Analyst

• Jan 2015 - Aug 2016

Designed, conducted and analysed commercial research studies that led to: validating new psychometric assessments, product enhancements for user experience, design and accessibility (e.g. mobile / tablet), prototyping new solution offerings, translation and adaptation of assessments in different languages and cultures, certification for international psychometric regulatory bodies, diverse product applications to all sectors (e.g. military, education)

Full-time Research Assistant

• Aug 2011 - Jul 2013

Conducted 150+ organisational behaviour and behavioural marketing studies (in-lab, field, online); Programmed surveys (Qualtrics, Inquisit, DirectRT); Coded qualitative responses and prepped data for analysis; Trained new Research Assistants Conducted 150+ organisational behaviour and behavioural marketing studies (in-lab, field, online); Programmed surveys (Qualtrics, Inquisit, DirectRT); Coded qualitative responses and prepped data for analysis; Trained new Research Assistants

Intern

• Jan 2011 - Aug 2011

Researched and wrote for publication of The Observer (monthly magazine to 20,000 members) and The Observer Express (bi-weekly newsletter to 3000 students) Blogged “Daily Observations” and “Members in the News” for APS website Researched and wrote for publication of The Observer (monthly magazine to 20,000 members) and The Observer Express (bi-weekly newsletter to 3000 students) Blogged “Daily Observations” and “Members in the News” for APS website

Student Supervisor

• Dec 2008 - May 2011

After two semesters as caller, promoted to Student Supervisor of 80 callers for alumni funding, coaching, motivating and evaluating performance and resolving technical issues After two semesters as caller, promoted to Student Supervisor of 80 callers for alumni funding, coaching, motivating and evaluating performance and resolving technical issues