Evan Thompson
Data Scientist / ML Engineer
Seattle,WA
Summary
Experienced and results-oriented Data Scientist with expertise in machine learning, natural language processing (NLP), and scalable automation. Proficient in developing and deploying AI solutions that drive business insights and efficiency. Adept at leveraging cloud technologies and statistical modeling to solve complex business challenges.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
2016
2016
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Data Scientist
Merck
03.2021 - Current
- Designed and deployed video summarization bots for HR training using NLP and LLMs, saving thousands of hours of human review
- Led development of automation bots utilizing Optical Character Recognition (OCR) to streamline invoice auditing and executive reporting, with project values ranging from $50K to $500K in savings
- Spearheaded deployment of 10+ automation solutions via Terraform, leveraging AWS cloud services to ensure scalability and security
- Delivered OCR solutions showcased to 200+ executives, resulting in millions of dollars in additional AI/ML investment from the business
Co-Founder
Sports Data Products, LLC
01.2019 - Current
- Created real-time bidding app for golf reservations, live on the iOS marketplace, designed to increase revenue for courses and grow a more efficient booking system for the game of golf
- Developed 'Bookie Breaker,' an advanced predictive algorithm designed to beat Vegas live spreads with a 60% success rate
- Built and deployed NFL in-game decision-making tools, providing actionable insights for fans and analysts
- Consulted with Major League Baseball (MLB) team on data-driven strategies to optimize performance
Data Scientist
Launch Consulting
07.2018 - 03.2021
- Designed and implemented OCR and NLP-based contract processing tools, enabling efficient data extraction and query resolution
- Developed clustering algorithms for app migration planning, saving significant client time in cloud transitions
- Created predictive wildfire spread models for gamified coding events, showcasing innovative uses of ML
Analyst
Compass Lexecon
06.2016 - 07.2018
- Contributed to empirical analyses that resulted in client victories across over a dozen cases, with a near-perfect case win record
- Conducted statistical analyses for expert reports and presentations, leveraging tools like Stata, SAS, and Excel
- Assisted in econometric modeling and alternative analytical strategies, enhancing case outcomes
Education
Bachelor of Applied Arts - Mathematics, Economics
Occidental College
Los Angeles, CASkills
Machine Learning & AI: NLP, LLMs, Predictive Modeling
Data Analysis & Engineering: Data Pipeline Design, Big Data Processing
Programming: Python, SQL, R, C#, SAS, VBA, DAX
Cloud Services: AWS (SageMaker, Lambda, Textract, S3, Comprehend, CloudFormation, Step Functions, DynamoDB)
Tools & Methodologies: Docker, Agile Development, Terraform, MLOps
Websites
Certification
AWS Certified Machine Learning Specialist
Timeline
Data Scientist
Merck
03.2021 - Current
Co-Founder
Sports Data Products, LLC
01.2019 - Current
Data Scientist
Launch Consulting
07.2018 - 03.2021
Analyst
Compass Lexecon
06.2016 - 07.2018
AWS Certified Machine Learning Specialist
AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
Bachelor of Applied Arts - Mathematics, Economics
Occidental College
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