Richard Hussey

Senior Data Scientist @Advantage Smollan

Nottingham, GB

I am responsible for all of the Central data science products, with a remit that covers all of our European operating companies.* I designed data products designed to be standardised and used across all markets.* I led sessions to explain the Data Science products to stakeholders across the business from account executives to managing directors.* I migrated our Alteryx processes to Azure Synapse and PySpark; recreating and refactoring existing products.* I helped plan new products for the Central Data & Tech roadmap; I assisted with the creation of the Central Data & Tech five-year strategy.* I contributed to working groups on the adoption of Generative AI within the business.* I consulted with stakeholders throughout the business to improve existing processes and design bespoke solutions to their problems.* I led interviews for roles in the Data team, mentored them, and directed their day-to-day work.

University of Reading

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Computer Science

Abbey College, Ramsey

High School

University of Reading

Master of Engineering (MEng), Computer Science and Cybernetics