Alexander M.
Director of Data Science | Applied Physics Ph.D.
- Role
- Director of Data Science, Innovation and Transformation at IFF
- Location
- Princeton, NJ, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Alexander M.
Data science, AI, and digital transformation leader with 25+ years of analytical experience, including 12+ years advancing Data Science and AI initiatives. Demonstrated success in designing strategies and operating models for digital and AI-driven transformation within manufacturing and R&D environments. Built and scaled a high-performing AI & Digital team from inception, delivering enterprise-grade solutions such as predictive models, recommendation and optimization systems, and risk models. Driving next-generation initiatives in GenAI and knowledge graph development to expand enterprise intelligence capabilities.Partnered with manufacturing, procurement, supply chain, and quality functions to embed advanced analytics into core processes, creating measurable impact across multiple global business units. Founded and expanded the IFF Digital Community to connect Data, Analytics, and AI professionals, fostering collaboration and accelerating innovation.
Experience
Director of Data Science, Innovation and Transformation
Jan 2025 — Present
Defined and implemented AI & Digital Innovation strategy and governance framework for Digital Operations, aligning initiatives with enterprise objectives. Designed and executed AI product development roadmap, delivering multiple prototypes and production-grade solutions driving measurable business outcomes. Founded and scaled grass-roots Digital Community to 350+ members, creating a cross-functional platform for collaboration and knowledge exchange in Data, Analytics, and AI. Featured speaker at the 2025 AI in Manufacturing Conference, sharing insights on industrial AI
Education
UCLA
B.S., Physics
University of Michigan
Ph.D., Applied Physics
Skills
- Design of Experiments
- Machine Learning
- Etching
- Carbon Nanotubes
- Process Simulation
- Physics
- Data Analysis
- Cross-Functional Team Leadership
- R&D
- Materials Science
- Failure Analysis
- Sql
- Mocvd
- Scanning Electron Microscopy
- Python
- Cluster Analysis
- Data Visualization
- Semiconductor Process
- Signal Processing
- R
- Chemical Vapor Deposition (Cvd)
- Semiconductors
- Jmp
- Matlab
- Statistical Data Analysis
- Regression Analysis
- Cvd
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