Alex Colwell

About Alex Colwell

Experienced Data Scientist with a demonstrated history of working in the banking and commercial vehicle industry. Skilled in Analytics, Data Analysis, SAS, SAP, Tableau, Power BI, SQL, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft SharePoint, Communication, and Mentoring. Strong business development professional with a Master’s Degree focused in Applied Mathematics from The University of Akron.

Experience

1. Lead Data Scientist

   Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC

   Jul 2025 — Present · Avon, OH, US

   Spearhead Phase 1 development of the Bendix Data Lake by leading end-to-end data initiatives from design to deployment- Establish and strengthen cross-functional partnerships with KB Global IT, ensuring alignment with global data governance standards and best practices- Define and execute the enterprise data strategy; collaborate closely with business stakeholders to develop scalable data products that meet evolving organizational needs- Mentor analysts in building robust predictive models using statistical methods and machine learning techniques, fostering a culture of analytical excellence- Oversee analytics automation initiatives, replacing manual reporting processes and upskilling teams in tools like SAS and Snowflake- Lead data discovery efforts and exploratory research to uncover new insights and data-driven capabilities across the organization- Collaborate with KB Global IT on current and future data projects, identifying trends and proposing enhancements for data pipeline efficiency and data quality- Deliver strategic updates and insights to executive leadership during regular monthly briefings- Continue fulfilling core responsibilities from previous Data Scientist role, ensuring continuity and support across analytics initiatives.

Education

• The University of Akron

  Master’s Degree, Applied Mathematics

  2011 — 2016

• The University of Akron

  Bachelor’s Degree, Applied Mathematics

  2011 — 2016

Skills

• Mathematical Modeling
• Cognos
• Research
• Coding Experience
• Microsoft Office
• Sales
• Analytical Skills
• Teaching
• Time Management
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Customer Service
• Fortran
• Leadership
• C++
• Mentoring
• Communication
• Data Analysis
• Creative Solutions
• Microsoft Word
• Statistics
• Public Speaking
• Database Queries
• Management
• Query Writing
• Matlab
• Mathematics
• Problem Solving
• Technical Writing