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Malmö, Se

Malmö, Se

Malmö, Skåne County, Sweden

In my role as a Data Scientist in the Game Intelligence Department at Massive Entertainment, I apply rigorous scientific methodologies and advanced data science techniques to elevate player experiences in iconic video games. My key responsibilities include:- Building and refining AI/ML models to enhance personalisation and our understanding of player behaviours, using controlled prototypes and rapid iterations aimed at productisation.- Conducting robust experiments and evaluating model performance to ensure our solutions meet the complex demands of modern game development.- Working collaboratively with User Researchers, Data Scientists, MLOps Engineers, and Game Analysts to integrate diverse user insights and align data-driven solutions with technical and business objectives.- Implementation of best practices in infrastructure, including deployment pipelines, CI/CD tools, code quality, and unit tests.- Documenting all processes, modeling steps, ETLs, reports, as well as promoting effective knowledge management and continuity.- Facilitating stakeholder communications to refine use cases and deliver actionable insights, while championing stringent data management practices.Utilising Python, PySpark, SQL, Git, R, and cloud technologies such as Spark, Hadoop, and AWS, I bridge my academic scientific background with my passion for the video game and tech industry. My approach combines meticulous scientific training with innovative tech solutions, driving project success and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and high-quality delivery in our studio.

Copenhagen, Capital Region, Denmark

During my tenure as a Postdoctoral Researcher at the University of Copenhagen, I contributed to the project "Quantifying institutional and country-related Matthew effects in science," funded by the Carlsberg Foundation. My role involved:- Contributing significantly to academic publications, both as a primary and secondary author, thereby advancing the research objectives of the project.- Designing and conducting quasi-experiments and survey experiments to explore the dynamics of social stratification within scientific communities.- Collaboratively developing and maintaining large-scale relational databases to support sophisticated quantitative analysis in the field of social sciences.- Utilizing advanced computational methods and a variety of scientific scripting languages, including SQL, R, and Python, to manage complex datasets.- Engaging closely with a small, specialized research team to lead initiatives that bridge the gap between computational methods and social science inquiry.This position allowed me to apply my rigorous academic training in a focused study of social science, enhancing my skills in data management, experimental design, and collaborative research.

Stockholm County, Sweden

Oxford, United Kingdom

Employment in the research department of a large investment management firm, focusing on making trading decisions based on scientific research and statistical modelling.

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Psychology

- Earned a PhD with my thesis "Too tired to talk? Sleep, fatigue, and social functioning," under the guidance of Prof. John Axelsson. My.

Msc, Psychology Research

- Selected for a highly competitive and intensive two-year Research Master's program focused on developing advanced psychological research.

Bsc (Hons), Psychology, First-Class

- Graduated with First Class Honours from a rigorous program focused on both theoretical and practical applications of psychology..