Andrew G. West Email & Phone Number

Washington, Dc, Us

Reston, Va

In my role as a Principal Research Scientist with the Strategy & Analytics group I apply deep learning, machine learning, forecasting, and other data science techniques across our domain name business and associated marketing efforts. While now focusing more on internal insights, I continue to publish my research and pursue intellectual property protection via my affiliation with Verisign Labs. My recent work has focused on:(1) Leveraging deep learning for generative and classification tasks;(2) Modeling and forecasting many aspects of the domain name life-cycle;(3) Applying big data techniques to Internet-scale quantification problems;(4) Designing crowd-sourced data collection for market measurement and competitive intelligence.Since joining Verisign I have held the following roles:* Strategy & Analytics / Verisign Labs - Principal Research Scientist - Dec. 2017 onward* Strategy & Analytics / Verisign Labs - Sr. Research Scientist - Jun. 2016 to promotion* Verisign Labs - Sr. Research Scientist - Feb. 2015 to team change* Verisign Labs - Research Scientist - Jun. 2013 to promotion

Philadelphia, Pa

RESEARCH:* Leveraged machine-learning and behavioral modeling for anti-abuse (e.g., vandalism, spam, copyvio) analysis and detection in Web 2.0/user-generated/collaborative information systems* Wrote 20+ peer-reviewed publications (12+ first-author) synthesizing established techniques and related work with novel experimentation and use-cases. * Additional research themes included trust/reputation management, Web 2.0 and network security, cyber-crime economics, email spam, research ethics, and computer supported collaborative work.* Media attention from the Chronicle of Higher Education, Gizmodo, the Atlantic, et al. * Example tool: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:STikiTEACHING ASSISTANT* In 10 semesters of the Senior Capstone course, 100+ student teams and their year-long research projects were advised and evaluated. Guiding project management, methodology, and technical writing components provided tremendous experience in planning towards successful research outcomes.TECHNICAL WRITING CONSULTANT* Combined expert-level English with formal communications training as a sought-after resource for review of research/grant materials, content development, and ESL assistance. Work was conducted in various official and unofficial capacities in the form of individual counseling, class lectures, and document review sessions.

Lexington, Va

* SQL and .NET programming for the Alsos Project (http://alsos.wlu.edu)* Improved search methodology and query efficiency; cooperated with content team

Charleston, Wv

* Spatial analysis of environmental abuses, guiding targeted enforcement efforts* MS Visual Basic programming; AutoCAD plotting; website and media design

Doctor Of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Computer And Information Science

Master Of Science In Engineers (M.S.E), Computer And Information Science

Bachelor Of Science (B.Sc.), Computer Science