Davut A.

Senior Data Scientist @Starcom

Chicago, IL, US

Lead the design and prototyping of advanced analytics and machine learning applications within the Databricks ecosystem using Python, PySpark, and SQL- Collaborate with cross-functional media, marketing, and technology teams to identify opportunities where data science can drive measurable business outcomes- Develop and validate predictive and optimization models, translating complex business challenges into actionable insights and testable hypotheses- Own the end-to-end lifecycle of analytics projects—from exploration and proof-of-concept through production deployment in partnership with engineering teams- Establish best practices, reusable frameworks, and standards for experimentation, model development, and data governance- Mentor junior team members and serve as a thought leader across the analytics organization, advancing the use of data science in marketing decision-making.

The University of Kansas

Master of Arts - MA, Economics

The University of Kansas

Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Economics