Derek Fields
Cincinnati,OH
Summary
Director of Data Science with extensive experience in starting, building, and leading machine learning and AI initiatives from the ground up. As the founding member and sole developer of ML, AI, and deep learning models at both Tyler Technologies and Prolink, I independently identified and solved key business problems, driving innovation and growth. My work has directly resulted in over $750 million in revenue over the past 18 months. Adept at creating models from scratch, including recommendation systems and predictive analytics, to address complex business challenges. Proven track record of developing and deploying machine learning solutions that align with business objectives and deliver measurable results.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Data Science
Tyler Technologies
10.2021 - Current
- As the founding member of the data science team, spearheaded all ML, AI, and deep learning projects for Tyler Technologies’ public safety division
- Solely responsible for identifying business problems and developing AI solutions, including CNN-based models for public safety data analysis and NLP for sentiment analysis
- Built 'Agency Intelligence' using deep learning and NLP to enhance decision-making within public safety operations
- Deployed machine learning models to identify patterns in public safety data, contributing to operational efficiency and risk mitigation
- Worked closely with sales teams to demonstrate AI capabilities to clients, driving adoption and showcasing real-world applications
Director of Data Science
Prolink
04.2020 - Current
- Solely founded and built all of Prolink’s ML, AI, and deep learning models from scratch, translating business needs into technical solutions without pre-existing frameworks
- Developed and deployed CNNs and recommendation engines tailored to business challenges, leading to a revenue increase of over $750 million in the past 18 months
- Led initiatives in NLP and sentiment analysis to improve customer interaction and engagement
- Created scalable ETL pipelines and automated data workflows to support machine learning initiatives
- Collaborated with executives and stakeholders to align AI-driven solutions with long-term business strategies
- Played a pivotal role in driving a 163% increase in revenue between 2021 and 2024 by leveraging advanced predictive models
Education
Ph.D. - Applied Mathematics
University of Louisville
Louisville, KYMaster of Science - Mathematics
Marshall University
Huntington, WVBachelor of Science - Mathematics
University of Virginia
Charlottesville, VA12.2009
Skills
- Building ML/AI from Scratch
- Business-Driven Solutions
- Recommendation & Personalization Engines
- Deep Learning
- Model Deployment
- Cloud Infrastructure
- Operations Management
Certification
- Machine Learning: TensorFlow, Keras, PyTorch, Scikit-learn
- Deep Learning Algorithms: CNNs, RNNs, LSTM
- Data Science & Analytics: Python (Scikit-learn, Pandas), SQL, R, Mongo, Elastic, Redshift, Snowflake
- Cloud Computing: AWS, Azure
Personal Information
Title: Director of Data Science
Timeline
Director of Data Science
Tyler Technologies
10.2021 - Current
Director of Data Science
Prolink
04.2020 - Current
Master of Science - Mathematics
Marshall University
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics
University of Virginia
Ph.D. - Applied Mathematics
University of Louisville
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