Steven Spencer
Whitehouse,Texas
Summary
Accomplished Senior Data Scientist with extensive experience at Polymer Physics Consulting, LLC, specializing in deep learning and predictive analytics to optimize decision-making processes. Demonstrated expertise in machine learning and stakeholder collaboration, achieving a remarkable 25% increase in clickthrough rates. Recognized for strong research capabilities and strategic insights that drive innovation.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Data Scientist
Polymer Physics Consulting, LL
San Antonio, United States
11.2021 - 12.2024
- Followed industry innovations and emerging trends through scientific articles, conference papers or self-directed research.
- Designed models, algorithms and visualizations to distill insights from huge volumes of data.
- Performed A and B testing to compare different versions of webpages or products.
- Evaluated new technologies that could enhance current workflows related to data collection, storage, processing, visualization.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to define business requirements for analytics projects.
- Utilized machine learning algorithms such as random forest, logistic regression, neural networks, and support vector machines.
Senior Data Engineer
MEDICAL & RADIATION PHYSICS, INC.
San Antonio, United States
01.2018 - 08.2021
- Developed a strong foundation in electrical engineering through coursework in Electricity and Magnetism, Electromagnetics and Transmission Lines, and Power System Design, achieving a top 10% class ranking.
- Participated in cutting-edge research in computer vision, contributing to a project that improved image recognition accuracy by 15%.
- Designed, conducted, and analyzed optical systems, leading to a 20% enhancement in system performance and efficiency.
- Followed industry innovations and emerging trends through scientific articles, conference papers or self-directed research.
- Configured replication services between distributed clusters in order to synchronize datasets across regions.
Senior Machine Learning Engineer
Sauer Group, LLC
Sweetwater, United States
10.2015 - 12.2017
- Developed a machine learning-powered retail personalization engine, increasing clickthrough rates by 25% and average order value by 15%, and implemented A/B testing to optimize performance
- Improved demand forecasting accuracy by 30% using machine learning, significantly enhancing inventory management and reducing stockouts
- Reduced equipment downtime by 20% and maintenance costs by 15% through the implementation of machine learning for predictive maintenance
- Enhanced product quality by 10% and reduced defects by 20% by utilizing machine learning for automatic defect detection in manufacturing processes
Data Analyst
The University of Texas at Austin
Austin, United States
09.2014 - 10.2015
- Worked closely with management to prioritize business and information needs.
- Developed and implemented data collection systems and strategies to optimize statistical efficiency and data quality.
- Conducted workshops and training sessions for non-technical staff on data analytics and data-driven decision-making.
- Generated standard or custom reports summarizing business, financial or economic data.
- Leveraged SQL queries to extract, transform and load data into databases.
SDE Intern
Amazon
05.2013 - 07.2013
- Obtained and evaluated information on hardware configuration costs, reporting requirements and security needs.
- Researched and evaluated new technologies related to software engineering projects.
- Implemented automated tests using Python scripting language for system validation purposes.
- Combined root-level authentication and authorization technologies with ongoing system design to harden finished solutions.
Education
Master's degree -
The University of Texas At Dallas
Dallas, TX01.2015
Skills
- Generative AI
- RAG
- PyTorch
- Computer Vision
- Predictive Analytics
- Model Optimization
- A/B Testing
- Predictive Maintenance
- Quality Control Systems
- Technical Solution Evaluation
- Cost-Benefit Analysis
- System Evaluation
- Javascript
- TensorFlow
- Machine Learning
- Natural Language Processing (NLP)
- Advanced Analytics Tools
- Data Analytics
- Demand Forecasting
- Optical System Design
- Research and Development
- Compliance Management
- Calibration Automation
- Social network analysis
- Natural language processing
- Optimization techniques
- Transfer learning
- Dimensionality reduction
- Big data analytics
- Anomaly detection
- Recommender systems
- Reinforcement learning
- Survival analysis
- Genetic algorithms
- Deep learning
- Geospatial analysis
- Sentiment analysis
- Predictive modeling
Certification
- Python for Data Science, AI & Development - IBM
- Visual Perception for Self Driving - University of Toronto
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect-Associate - Amazon Web Services (AWS)
- IBM Data Science Professional Certificate - IBM
- TensorFlow Developer Certificate - TensorFlow Certificate Program
Languages
English
Timeline
Senior Data Scientist
Polymer Physics Consulting, LL
11.2021 - 12.2024
Senior Data Engineer
MEDICAL & RADIATION PHYSICS, INC.
01.2018 - 08.2021
Senior Machine Learning Engineer
Sauer Group, LLC
10.2015 - 12.2017
Data Analyst
The University of Texas at Austin
09.2014 - 10.2015
SDE Intern
Amazon
05.2013 - 07.2013
Master's degree -
The University of Texas At Dallas