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Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia

In this newly created role at Hunter Water within the Intelligent Networks team, I’m building out a robust data science and machine learning environment on Azure ML, fostering a modern, scalable approach to managing Newcastle and the Lower Hunter’s water infrastructure. This role has involved both transitioning local operations to the cloud and creating a data strategy to support predictive capabilities and enhance reliability.- Developed local workflows to a cloud-based platform on Azure ML, implementing agile practices with Jira and Azure DevOps, while instilling a product-thinking mindset to streamline development.- Leading predictive projects across dual supply management, IoT sensor integration, leak detection, and meter deterioration modelling to drive efficiencies and ensure billing accuracy.- Established data science and machine learning standards from scratch, replacing outdated tools like MATLAB and Excel with a scalable analytics toolset that empowers teams to derive insights more effectively.- Fostered cross-functional collaboration by aligning the needs of engineering, operations, and IT teams, balancing secure data practices with agile development to drive impactful, data-driven decision-making.

Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia

As a side venture, LDR Data Science, I specialise in providing advanced data science and AI solutions, focusing on academic analysis for medical research papers. I also offer various services that help businesses modernise their legacy systems and manage data science products.- Delivering high-impact statistical analysis for medical research, transforming complex data into clear, actionable insights that support academic publications.- Driving innovation in legacy system modernisation, helping clients transition to cutting-edge data science platforms that enhance operational efficiency.- Offering tailored data science product management, guiding projects from inception to deployment to ensure they meet strategic goals.

Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia

As a senior member of a high-performing machine learning team, I contributed to cross-departmental projects in marketing and operations. My expertise in advanced techniques like survival analysis, time series modelling, reinforcement learning, and LLM implementation played a crucial role in solving complex problems.Key Achievements:• Spearheaded the development of the Soma Factory, our team’s machine learning compute platform.• Established team workflows and templates for transitioning research into production.• Mentored junior Data Scientists, guiding their growth in AI development.

Newcastle, Australia

Managed a team responsible for leveraging data from nib's digital platforms to provide actionable insights. Our work encompassed data curation, statistical analysis, machine learning, and reporting, to enhance decision-making across the company’s web and app assets.Key Achievements:• Implemented major projects, significantly impacting revenue through real-time and batch processing.• Transitioned digital customer behaviour data to an accessible tabular format using DBT.• Seamlessly integrated machine learning solutions into web platforms using Tealium and Optimizely, accelerating the experimentation and optimization of digital strategies.• Expanded the team from one to three, including a data engineer and analyst, integral to company operations.

Newcastle, Australia

Focused on interpreting web user behaviour for customer acquisition and retention. Collaborated with UX Designers and Developers to optimize the website through scientific-grade experiments. Developed automated reports and dashboards for interdepartmental use.Key Achievements:• Engaged in collaborative research with the University of Newcastle’s Cognition Lab, developing advanced machine learning algorithms.• Developed the A/B testing methodologies used by the company’s optimisation team

In this multifaceted marketing role, I managed and evaluated marketing campaigns, organised promotional staff, and maintained a direct connection with the student body. This role also involved data analysis and reporting from various sources including market research surveys and social media profiles.Key Achievements:• Developed a comprehensive reporting system to assess the impact of marketing campaigns• Created an automated dashboard for real-time tracking of student engagement across various university services, enhancing decision-making processes. Streamlined the data collection and reporting process from social media platforms

Newcastle, Australia

- Develop event plans to enhance student engagement and experience.- Establish event and activity budgets- Implement student-focussed events and activities- Evaluate events and activities against identified metrics- Coordinate sponsorship of student events and activities- Work with Marketing team to promote events and activities to the student market- Liaise with various UoN Services teams and external stakeholders and suppliers to ensure smooth running of activities.

Master Of Medical Statistics

Graduate Certificate, Data Science

Bachelor Of Mathematics, Mathematics And Statistics