I am a consultant at ACIL Allen Consulting where I apply my experience in data science and public policy to contribute to find creative solutions to client's problems. I am member of ACIL Allen's Data Science Group, which solve data-driven problems for clients across a many sectors.

· Producing projections of activity and expenditure on Victorian government funded vocational education and training (VET) using both R and Microsoft Excel based models· Communicating the results of projections to executives including the Deputy Secretary verbally, with presentations and write ups· Advising stakeholders of the capabilities and shortcomings of the current modelling environment and data· Contributing to the overall monitoring of the VET… Show more · Producing projections of activity and expenditure on Victorian government funded vocational education and training (VET) using both R and Microsoft Excel based models· Communicating the results of projections to executives including the Deputy Secretary verbally, with presentations and write ups· Advising stakeholders of the capabilities and shortcomings of the current modelling environment and data· Contributing to the overall monitoring of the VET system· Maintaining a strong understanding of all available, relevant data including administrative data· Developing a new forecasting model to improve the fidelity of projections· Advising on the implications of policies based on modelling· Providing data support to colleaguesAchievements:· Contributed modelling and analysis to the Skills First Cabinet Submission· Produced expenditure modelling to inform the Provider Selection Process, working closely with the Deputy Secretary and Assistant Deputy Secretary· Contributed to briefs on projected expenditure and provider selection. Show less

Supporting economic modelling and market analysis of the VET sector in DET's Market Monitoring Unit.Data reportingData AnalysisData extraction and management. Correspondence with stakeholders and clientsPreparing data summaries for meetings and other sections.Increasing the Unit's capabilities by learning machine learning and advanced data analysis techniques.

Data reportingData AnalysisData extraction and management. Correspondence with stakeholders and clientsPreparing data summaries for meetings and other sections.Contributing to modelling for COAG meetings on the NDIS. Including modelling the 2013/14 reconciliation modelling.

Coaching struggling high school students in mathematics and critical thinking skills. Applying my experiences with examinations and academic pressure to help students with stress management, organisation and exam techniques.

I have worked on a casual basis at Accurate Group for a number of years providing staffing support and office organisation. Some key problems and issues I have solved:Implemented top to bottom revision of the organisation's WHS systems.Processed quotes, invoices and site safety plans, and liaised with clients and suppliersPerformed payroll duties