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Auckland, New Zealand

ACC is the insurance company responsible for administering New Zealand’s no-fault accidental injury scheme. As the company’s first Data Scientist, I scoped ways in which advanced statistical methods and machine learning techniques could be used to the company’s advantage; and applied those techniques to a range of business problems.Responsibilities:• Apply advanced statistical methods and machine learning techniques to a variety of business problems.• Scope ways in which advanced analytics can add value to the company.• Provide technical and project leadership.• Mentor and deploy analysts.

Auckland

Harmonic Analytics is a data science consultancy which uses statistical techniques to help businesses make smarter decisions. My role primarily involved devising and implementing advanced analytical methods to meet client objectives. I also had various leadership, business development and staff management responsibilities. Responsibilities:• Liaised with clients to understand business objectives.• Devised and applied advanced analytical methods to client data to provide actionable insights/solutions as required. • Communicated findings through written reports, presentations and meetings.• Undertook business development by discussing Harmonic’s analytical capabilities with prospective clients. • Provided analytical and project leadership.• Managed junior staff.

Boffa Miskell is an environmental planning and design consultancy. My role involved analysing and interpreting ecological data so as to advise clients on how to best manage their environmental resources. In addition to my analytical responsibilities, the position required end-to-end project management and substantial liaison with clients. Responsibilities: • Collected, analysed and interpreted ecological data for the purposes of informing client environmental management protocols. • Communicated findings to clients through reports and presentations. • Managed projects from start to finish, including client liaison and management of budgets and subcontractors.

Master'S Degree, Statistics, First Class Honours (A+ Average), Top Of Class For Six Papers

Postgraduate Diploma, Statistics, With Distinction (A+ Average), Top Of Class For Four Papers

Master'S Degree, Biology, First Class Honours (A Average), Top Of Class For Three Papers

Bachelor'S Degree, Biology