Jennifer Hobbs

VP, Data and Analytics, Lead Data Scientist @Zurich North America

Naperville, IL, US
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WORK HISTORY

Feb 2023 — Present

VP, Data and Analytics, Lead Data Scientist @Zurich North America

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Senior Leader and technical expert responsible for the strategy and delivery of the newly introduced AI Program including efforts around Large Language Models (LLMs), Computer Vision (CV), Geospatial Analysis, and Pattern Mining.Defined the strategy for the adoption and implementation of Natural Language Processing, Computer Vision, and advanced Machine Learning across the company to maximize business value.Created the North American AI Accountability Framework in collaboration with Data Governance, Privacy, Security, and Compliance.Owned the roadmap and delivery of all AI solutions including Document Intelligence and Pattern Mining products.Coached the team in the adoption of advanced ML/AI approaches including training LLMs, fine-tuning approaches such as LORA and PEFT, advanced RAG techniques, and modern AI deployment paradigms.Developed a department-wide training curriculum based on current AI approaches and tooling including training generative AI models, langchain, vector databases, MLOps best practices, geospatial analysis, and graph neural networks.

EDUCATION

2004 — 2008

Northwestern University

Bachelor of Arts (BA) with Honors, Integrated Science Program, Physics, Mathematics

2008 — 2015

Northwestern University

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), (MS), Physics and Astronomy

SKILLS

MysqlElectronic Circuit DesignLinuxMotion TrackingUniversity TeachingReport WritingPythonRootC++MentoringTeam LeadershipData MiningComputational NeuroscienceTechnical WritingMatlabTeam ManagementRadiation SafetyMathematicsNi LabviewProblem SolvingSimulationsMonte Carlo SimulationPerlPhysicsSports CoachingOrganizationData AnalysisTeachingResearchProgram DevelopmentRStatisticsLaser Safety

ABOUT JENNIFER HOBBS

VP, Data and Analytics, Lead Data Scientist

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