AMY MICHELLE FUREY
Ann Arbor,MI
Summary
Results-oriented Data Scientist with expertise in leveraging machine learning, advanced statistical techniques, and data analytics to drive business growth, optimize processes, and enhance decision-making. Proven experience in the healthcare sector with a strong ability to transform complex data into actionable insights, build models, and lead teams to deliver impactful solutions. Adept at managing client relationships, collaborating across teams, and utilizing cloud technologies to solve business challenges. Professional data scientist with strong background in statistical analysis, machine learning, and data visualization. Skilled in Python, R, SQL, and various data processing tools, with focus on delivering actionable insights. Known for collaborative approach, adaptability, and consistently achieving impactful results in dynamic environments. Recognized for problem-solving abilities and innovative thinking in leveraging data to drive business decisions.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Data Scientist IV
AVAILITY
03.2023 - 10.2024
- Led a team of4 data scientists to develop an innovative product that detects discrepancies in payer-provider directories using claims data, implementing a machine learning model with NLP to predict address inaccuracies
- Automated end-to-end pipeline using AWS Managed Apache Airflow, improving process efficiency
- Conducted in-depth analysis of Salesforce unstructured text data using advanced NLP techniques (BerTopic, Hierarchical Clustering, Neural Networks, Random Forests) to uncover business insights and trends
- Enhanced model labeling process with LangChain and AWS Bedrock, streamlining supervised classification tasks, reducing labeling time by30%
Senior Data Scientist
MERATIVE (Formerly IBM Watson Health)
07.2015 - 03.2023
- Managed relationships with largest healthcare clients in the U.S., including continuous communication to develop and refine data models and methodologies
- Designed and developed new analytics concepts using Python, ML, and GitHub to build end-to-end pipelines for complex healthcare datasets
- Integrated Provider-based methodologies into Flexible Analytics, improving healthcare decision-making by enabling real-time, data-driven insights
- Led the development of a risk-adjusted mortality methodology for healthcare systems, providing insights into the DNR population, improving decision-making around care processes
- Spearheaded a team of8 in developing the UAT process for RIE (Rapid Improvement Event), eliminating workflow redundancies and optimizing model implementation
Math Teacher
Ann Arbor Public Schools
01.2003 - 01.2015
- Developed and taught advanced math courses including AP Calculus BC/AB, Algebra, Geometry, and online math courses for grades9–12
Education
Master of Science - Biostatistics
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MIBachelor of Science - Education
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MIBachelor of Science - Mathematics (Minor: Computer Science)
University of Michigan
Flint, MISkills
- Machine Learning & AI: Supervised & Unsupervised Learning, NLP, Model Optimization
- Data Analytics: Regression, Classification, Clustering, Dimensionality Reduction
- Cloud Technologies: AWS (S3, EC2, Redshift, SageMaker), AWS Managed Apache Airflow
- Programming: Python, PySpark, Bash, SQL, SAS
- Data Visualization: Tableau, Matplotlib, Seaborn, Plotly
- Business Intelligence: Data-driven Decision Making, Process Flow, Impact Analysis
- Leadership & Collaboration: Team Leadership, Project Management (JIRA), Stakeholder Management
Certification
- Coursera: Neural Networks and Deep Learning Certificate
- IBM Data Science Professional Certification – Level1 Experienced
- IBM Data Scientist Project Badge – Level2
- IBM Data Scientist Project Badge – Level1
- IBM Machine Learning with Python Badge
- IBM Cloud Pak for Data V3.0.x Data Science Badge
- IBM Python for Data Science and AI Badge
- IBM Enterprise Design Thinking Practitioner Badge
- IBM Data Visualization with Python Badge
- IBM Databases and SQL for Data Science Badge
- IBM Data Science Methodology Badge
Awards
2017 IBM Watson Health Eminence and Excellence Award – Recognized for exceptional contributions to healthcare analytics., 2022 IBM Growth Award – Awarded for innovative leadership in data science initiatives., 3 Watson Health Peer Recognition Awards, 2 Manager’s Choice Awards
Timeline
Data Scientist IV
AVAILITY
03.2023 - 10.2024
Senior Data Scientist
MERATIVE (Formerly IBM Watson Health)
07.2015 - 03.2023
Math Teacher
Ann Arbor Public Schools
01.2003 - 01.2015
Bachelor of Science - Education
University of Michigan
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics (Minor: Computer Science)
University of Michigan
- Coursera: Neural Networks and Deep Learning Certificate
- IBM Data Science Professional Certification – Level1 Experienced
- IBM Data Scientist Project Badge – Level2
- IBM Data Scientist Project Badge – Level1
- IBM Machine Learning with Python Badge
- IBM Cloud Pak for Data V3.0.x Data Science Badge
- IBM Python for Data Science and AI Badge
- IBM Enterprise Design Thinking Practitioner Badge
- IBM Data Visualization with Python Badge
- IBM Databases and SQL for Data Science Badge
- IBM Data Science Methodology Badge
Master of Science - Biostatistics
University of Michigan
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