Kaira F.

About Kaira F.

Data scientist with over a decade of experience in analytics-heavy engagements as both a developer tasked with programming, predictive modeling, and start-to-end product ownership, and as a project manager tasked with scheduling, contract management, and client interaction. Skilled at bridging data, industry knowledge, and machine learning to solve problems in banking, finance, economics, trade, and government. My expertise is in statistics and predictive/risk modeling, and building and maintaining programs that handle a variety of applications and industries. Equally, I value transparency and make sure that the ownership, management, and application of any product I\'m involved in is clear and documented to audit-ready levels. I enjoy experimenting with new platforms both as the data science field evolves, and as more industries realize the benefits of deep, contextual understanding of data and how predictive modeling helps solve increasingly complex challenges. Specialties: Technical: Python (including pandas, scikit-learn, matplotlib)| R | SAS | SQL | AWS | Git Development: Machine Learning (AI/ML)| Predictive Modeling | Project Management Subject Area: Banking | Finance | Credit Risk | Economics | Statistics | Public Policy

Experience

1. Principal Data Scientist

   Abrigo

   Oct 2023 — Present

   As a principal data scientist at Abrigo, I lead the data science practice in developing and deploying AI/ML products aligned with the company\'s risk and growth offerings, and in defining the structures needed for ongoing AI/ML work.

Education

• Georgetown University

  Master's

  2009 — 2012

• The George Washington University

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

  2001 — 2005