Dave Mayers, Ph.D. Email & Phone Number

Toronto, Canada Area

Knockri is a video interview assessment tool that uses ethical AI to analyze and score candidates’ responses to interview questions according to a skills-based framework.Working with leading Diversity and Inclusion-focused enterprises such as IBM, Deloitte, and Novartis, Knockri creates equitable candidate experiences around the globe.My Role: I work as a subject matter expert and applied machine learning scientist - Create and implement innovative psychometric assessments and data collection processes Plan and conduct validation studies- Write customer-facing white papers, reports, and Knockri’s tech manual - Present assessments and validation studies to customer stakeholders- Conduct academic research and create publications with collaborators, and present at I.O. conferences such as SIOP- Merge I/O psychology principles and practices with machine learning concepts - Enhance legal defensibility of technology, recommend best practices, forecast and prepare for potential legislative changes

Richmond, Virginia Area

Using a scientific method called “synthetic validity,” we at RightHire can make selection systems almost instantly, high quality, fair, defensible and affordable to all. - Conducted assessment validation activities using synthetic-validity and local-validation- Engaged and managed existing clients, and expanded RightHire’s clientele base- Lead in the implementation of scientific selection- Built and maintained partnerships with HR SaaS vendors- Created HR value content, including white papers and online publications

Calgary, Canada Area

Developed a Performance Management System for consultants working within a leadership test center.- Using scientific best practices, completed job and training needs analysis for leadership consultants working with the organization.- Developed a formal performance review process and an individualized career development toolkit, to be used by management in the formal performance review process.- Established and implemented foundational processes such as S.M.A.R.T goals and performance monitoring - streamlining HR functions at the company.

Developed a Team-Based Competency Model on behalf of HR.- Created an assessment measuring unique team-based competencies- Designed a procedure for collecting employee data, in order to measure individual and team based competencies- Created a report template for individual and team level feedback. Along with evidence-based tips for professional development.

Calgary, Canada Area

- Developed a 360-Executive Leadership Assessment, measuring leadership KSAs, which was implemented at the beginning of a year long female executive mentorship program. - Carried out the data collection process for female leaders, using a mix of paper-and-pencil and online rating forms. - Analyzed data and generated individual level feedback and suggestions for mentorship topics, which were utilized during mentorship sessions.

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Industrial And Organizational Psychology

Master Of Science (Ms), Industrial And Organizational Psychology

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.) Specialized Honours, Social Psychology