Steve Collins Email & Phone Number

Denver, Co, Us

Seattle, Washington, Us

New York, Ny, Us

As Head of Data and Analytic Product Management at NYDIG, I took on a new leadership position during the post-acquisition phase of Digital Assets Data. Entrusted with the task of orchestrating the growth trajectory of the data organization, my tenure was marked by meticulous planning and technical agility. Collaborating with world-class software engineers, I recalibrated the hiring process in the data team, driving precision in roles, and expanded our capabilities from a nascent three-member unit to a robust 15-member ensemble spanning several distinct domains. Infusing Agile Project Management into our operations, we achieved greatly reduced deployment errors while also improving our data access efficiency. Our vision for the company’s data architecture, along with my product team's knack for discerning business requirements, culminated in the development of a comprehensive Master Data Management knowledge base. From data governance to security, I ensured the integrity, scalability, and operational efficiency of NYDIG's data team.

New York, Ny, Us

Formerly Digital Assets Data, acquired by New York Digital Investment Group in December of 2020.At Digital Assets Data, during a crucial growth phase for the fintech startup, I played a pivotal role as the VP / Head of Data Science and Machine Learning. Starting as the twelfth employee in the seed-stage initiative, I took the reins of both establishing and expanding the Data Science and Analytics department. My leadership spanned the spectrum from the technical to strategic vision. not only architecting data systems and developed novel metrics, but also setting the foundation for the team's hiring processes and professional development programs. At the heart of my role, I ensured the data's integrity and crafted methodologies that optimized our offerings for hedge funds, lending platforms, and various financial entities.

Chicago, Il, Us

As the inaugural Data Scientist at AArete, I carved out the path for the data science department by defining precise job prerequisites and establishing a strategic blueprint. Drove AArete's Business Intelligence roadmap forward by integrating advanced tabular and multidimensional data warehouse models, culminating in a significant 40% reduction in query times. Championed a predictive modeling and AI project for an NBA team, melding advanced analytics with sports science to predict player success, injuries, and talent edges. Led from the front in multiple facets from research methodology, data acquisition, and analytics strategy, to end-product design. Negotiated with data vendors, slashing project expenses by half. Pioneered a distributed computing system tapping into powerful GPUs, optimized for crunching vast datasets. Introduced IT innovations in accounts payable, leading to a substantial 75% decrease in anomaly detection time. Focused on client-centric solutions, particularly in the healthcare domain, developing risk models and analytic systems that brought forth significant value.

Chicago, Il, Us

My time at the University of Illinois at Chicago was a multifaceted experience. As a Graduate Research Assistant at the Learning Sciences Research Institute, I participated in the National Science Foundations I-Corps for Learning (I-Corps-L) as the Entrepreneurial Lead, working to commercialize cryptography education programs and determine the viability of the project. In my role at EnterpriseWorks Chicago, the start-up incubator of UIC, I was in a similar role as Lead Commercialization and Strategy Consultant. I worked with inventors, professors, and students that had novel ideas and conducted market research, analyzed the potential market for their inventions, and helped them develop business models, business plans, and marketing strategies.As Lead Graduate Intern and Program Manager with Hub Group and OptumRX, I dived deep into data. We made predictions, built machine-learning models, and used everything from basic analytics to AI to solve real-world problems.

Arlington, Virginia, Us

As the Senior Director of Advanced Analytics, I spearheaded the launch of a new analytic section amidst the transition from an Army Liaison Team to a Digital Liaison Detachment. Delved deep into high-level research and statistical analyses, targeting both extremist groups and narcotics trafficking organizations. Orchestrated and delivered training on an array of analytical tasks, encompassing geospatial techniques, data visualization, counter-insurgency, and counter-narcotics operations, ensuring that a team of four analysts was adept with the latest methodologies. Effortlessly managed communications between American and host nation forces, playing a pivotal role in fostering collaboration and ensuring aligned strategy development. Produced intricate intelligence reports, leveraging both quantitative and qualitative analysis techniques.

As the Analytics Director for the Special Operations Team Bravo, steered the direction of a multifaceted department comprised of four advanced analytics teams. Commanded an ensemble of analysts spanning five disciplines, ensuring impeccable data-driven insights and investigations on high-priority targets. Played a pivotal role in preparing the section for deployment by crafting meticulous training regimens, fortifying team dynamics, and bolstering morale. Exemplified leadership by overseeing critical decisions that molded the group's operations, analysis methods, and capabilities. Extended expertise to the Special Operations Task Force East, supporting battalion-level initiatives with comprehensive data analysis. Moreover, was trusted with the role of lead trainer for a multitude of data analysis tools and intelligence collection systems.

Undertook a critical role as the Principal Data Analyst & Assistant Team Leader, playing a foundational role in intelligence collection, analysis, and combat duties. Served as the senior analyst and second-in-command for a specialized tactical intelligence team, emphasizing data-intensive investigations on high-value targets. Offered analytical expertise and intelligence during two key combat deployments in Afghanistan, underlining an 18-month tenure in the high-risk region. Led advanced data mining initiatives on expansive datasets, capturing actionable intelligence. Ensured proper arrest protocols through meticulous biometrics data collection. Managed and maintained team assets exceeding $4MM in value, highlighting a deep commitment to operational excellence and accountability.

Ft. Meade, Md, Us

Held a pivotal managerial role at NSA/CSS's counter-terrorism division, driving the inception and growth of a new analytic section. Oversaw a dynamic team of analysts and interpreters, utilizing sophisticated SQL techniques, graph processing, and network analysis on real-time intelligence data. Demonstrated expertise in tracking and reporting activities in the PACOM area, further enhancing the intelligence collection process. Championed the development of innovative graph algorithms and fostered advanced research in data mining. Additionally, spearheaded multiple organizational and logistical enhancements, earning accolades for database and office system improvements.

Master Of Science (M.S.) In Business Analytics (Information And Decision Sciences), Predictive Modeling And Machine Learning / Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) Application

Master Of Science (M.S.) In Management Information Systems (Information And Decision Sciences), Big Data Architecture And Data Governance

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Technology Entrepreneurship, International Business (W/ Two Study Abroad Programs), Marketing

Know Europe, Study Abroad

Doing Business In Brazil, Study Abroad

Bachelor Of Arts In Intelligence Studies (B.A.), Criminal Intelligence Analysis

Intelligence Collection, Advanced Analytics, And Reporting

Military Intelligence, Command Control And Information Operations