Jesse Smith
Sr Data Analyst @Harbor Freight Tools
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WORK HISTORY
Sr Data Analyst @Harbor Freight Tools
Develop and deploy a cost forecasting model for 20K+ vendors with executive summaries and dashboards in Python leveraging multiprocessing and Numpy Vectorization to handle large quantities of data•Deploy time series forecasting models using Meta Prophet which yielded an average of 30% improvement in RMSE compared to other methods after forecast origin cross validation and hyperparameter tuning•Standardize A/B testing methods between cross functional partners for key inventory metrics improving transparency and decision making throughout inventory department•Collaborate with product team to create price elasticity model providing guidance on everyday and promotional pricing decisions, improving success rate of price changes by 25%•Create PYPI package to securely query data in Python from various company sources including GCP, Netezza, Oracle, and SQL/SQLite and cross trained Engineering and MLOps teams to integrate package into all software builds•Led Git adoption for the Inventory department, establishing code review process, defining repository structure and training colleagues on version control best practices to facilitate cross-collaboration, accountability, and consistency among projects•Support company-wide integration of Databricks, optimizing SQL Pipelines, improving performance, and writing robust documentation in tandem with Atlan integration
EDUCATION
Roosevelt High School
High School Diploma
Chapman University
Bachelor's degree, Data Science
ABOUT JESSE SMITH
Analytical professional with hands-on experience in predictive modeling, pricing analytics, and inventory optimization. Proven record of taking ownership in building statistical models and scalable solutions to guide strategic decisions through clear communication
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