Joseph Owens
Director Of Data Science
Franklin,TN
Summary
An experienced data scientist specialized in consumer-facing products. Strong track record of business acumen, predictive modeling, causal analysis, and communicating complex insights to non-technical audiences. Looking for a data science position in which that promotes opportunities for continued growth for myself, as well as opportunities to grow others.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Director of Data Science
Soundstripe
Nashville, TN
01.2022 - Current
- Designed and deployed company's first enterprise data warehouse (Snowflake) to eliminate existing departmental data silos
- Deployed enterprise metric server and semantic layer to facilitate metric governance and standardization for end users & apps
- Oversaw transformation of experimentation program which led to 50% increase in test throughput
- Enhanced existing ML practices by introducing better monitoring and orchestration capabilities into system design
Associate Director of Analytics
Ramsey Solutions
Franklin, TN
06.2020 - 01.2022
- Led a team of data analysts & data scientists responsible for finding and optimizing opportunities in the digital mobile product space
- Designed and launched first machine learning pipeline for hosting models in AWS environment
Data Science Course Mentor
Chegg
09.2020 - 01.2022
- Mentored junior & aspiring data scientists/analysts in various areas such as interview prep, resume design, etc. to help them land full-time roles
Senior Analytics and Insights Specialist
Ramsey Solutions
Franklin, TN
03.2018 - 06.2020
- Built and deployed predictive LTV model which led to a 20% reduction in paid marketing spend due to more efficient targeting
Data Scientist
ServiceMaster
Memphis, TN
01.2017 - 02.2018
- Developed & maintained price elasticity models responsible for 5-10% improvement in quarterly sales (Terminix)
- Built causal uplift models which led to a reduction in retention marketing campaign costs of 70% (American Home Shield)
Business Analyst
Pictsweet
Bells, TN
06.2015 - 01.2017
- Created time series forecasts to predict raw material usage for more efficient procurement
- Created linear programming models for optimizing freight carrier selection
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Analytics
The University of Tennessee - Knoxville
Knoxville, TN 08.2010 - 05.2015
Skills
Machine learning
Accomplishments
- Active participant in the broader data science community (mentoring, mock interviews, etc.)
- Has successfully operated in established data programs as well as more upstart scenarios.
Timeline
Director of Data Science
Soundstripe
01.2022 - Current
Data Science Course Mentor
Chegg
09.2020 - 01.2022
Associate Director of Analytics
Ramsey Solutions
06.2020 - 01.2022
Senior Analytics and Insights Specialist
Ramsey Solutions
03.2018 - 06.2020
Data Scientist
ServiceMaster
01.2017 - 02.2018
Business Analyst
Pictsweet
06.2015 - 01.2017
Bachelor of Science - Business Analytics
The University of Tennessee - Knoxville
08.2010 - 05.2015
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