PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Head of Decision Science
Fastlane Financial Solutions – Bayview Asset Management | Jul 2022 – Present
- Architected a corporate ML modeling strategy leveraging behavioral features, enhancing decision-making across all business units.
- Spearheaded integration of generative AI workflows, designing an MCP-based conversational assistant with RAG capabilities, boosting team productivity.
- Led development of a near real-time ML inferencing infrastructure, increasing customer targeting precision and driving 15% revenue growth.
- Directed modeling transition from AWS to Microsoft Fabric, improving agility and cost-efficiency.
- Forged cross-affiliate partnerships to integrate siloed data streams, enhancing model accuracy, speed to deployment, and business intelligence outputs.
Vice President, Data Science & Advanced Analytics
GreenSky (Goldman Sachs) | Atlanta, GA | Apr 2019 – Jul 2022
- Built and scaled GreenSky’s first Data Science Center of Excellence, recruiting top talent and establishing best practices in AWS model deployment.
- Delivered $3.2M in annual recovery benefits through predictive Recovery Models; improved delinquency tracking with Roll Models generating $2.9M per 1% enhancement.
- Designed profitability forecasting and loan origination models that directly influenced executive decision-making and merchant partnerships.
- Pioneered a chatbot PoC to automate customer interactions, reducing agent workload and operational costs.
- Launched comprehensive model governance programs ensuring regulatory compliance and enterprise model integrity.
- Promoted rapidly from Director to Vice President based on strategic and technical leadership impact.
Lead Data Scientist
Infosys-McCamish & SunTrust | Atlanta, GA | Jun 2016 – Apr 2019
- Created a centralized, Python-based Data Science Center of Excellence, transitioning users from SAS and democratizing ML adoption.
- Developed high-impact models for banking (e.g., Customer Lifetime Value, Advisor Model) and insurance (e.g., Underwriting, Claims Forecasting, Churn Prediction).
- Introduced NLP-based solutions such as topic modeling (LDA) to replace unreliable manual call dispositioning processes.
- Mentored junior data scientists, strengthening client-facing technical capabilities.
Founder
Inteletix Corporation | Nov 2015 – Jun 2016
- Delivered advanced ML solutions across finance and insurance industries, including Light-GBM-based insurance up-sell models and automotive rental recommenders.
Senior Data Scientist (Senior Consultant)
Windstream Communications | Jul 2014 – Oct 2015
- Led customer segmentation, churn prediction, and product recommender initiatives, supporting aggressive sales and retention goals.
- Built an enterprise-wide analytics platform and mentored cross-functional teams to scale data-driven marketing.
Vice President, Data Science
Integrative Logic (Luckie & Co. LLC Subsidiary) | Atlanta, GA | Aug 2012 – Apr 2014
- Elevated to Vice President, contributing to enterprise strategy and leading Data Science, BI, and Compliance efforts.
- Directed analytics for global brands, including pharmaceutical, telecom, and QSR clients.
- Launched award-winning digital and multichannel marketing strategies informed by predictive analytics.
AVP Analytics / Pricing
Official Payments (formerly Tier Technologies) | Norcross, GA | Apr 2011 – Jun 2012
- Built enterprise BI ecosystems, revitalized KPI-driven culture, and modeled $500K+ in processor cost savings.
- Led customer segmentation and pricing optimization strategies.
Director of Business Intelligence
Integrative Logic | Lawrenceville, GA | Aug 2010 – Feb 2011
- Orchestrated cross-channel marketing analytics programs integrating WebTrends, Google Analytics, and social media intelligence.
Founder
Inteletix Corporation | Buford, GA | Jun 1996 – Aug 2010
- Founded and scaled a 15-consultant analytics firm delivering advanced AI/BI solutions to Fortune 500 clients.
- Achievements included $42M annual savings through predictive churn models at BellSouth and design of proprietary marketing platforms.
Senior Programmer Analyst
Advance Technology Corporation | Atlanta, GA | Jul 1994 – Mar 1996
- Led development of DNA software for USWest, securing $5M contracts through telecommunications network analytics.
Assistant Professor & Research Scientist
University of Georgia | Athens, GA | 1987 – 1994
- Directed genetic research on Interactions in host-parasite systems; secured grants; taught core Genetics curriculum.
Post-Doctoral Research Assistant
Louisiana State University | Baton Rouge, LA | 1986 – 1987
- Conducted pioneering fungal pathogen research with strong emphasis on computational and statistical rigor.
