Mariya Topchy

About Mariya Topchy

My name is Mariya and I enable better decisions. Whether it’s better business decisions or better career decisions - I got you! If you’d like to connect, please include a brief note - let’s actually connect and have a chat ON LINKEDIN:I successfully transitioned from academia to industry. I write about my journey in the industry and share some tips and tricks for PhDs looking to transition themselves. This is how I started Dear PhDs Series, a series of posts aimed at helping PhDs stuck in academia and wanting to get out. Is this you? Check them out at #DearPhDs.I rely on my personal experiences, extensive research, and marketing expertise to make a difference through writing and speaking.Need help landing your first industry job? Let\'s chat!AT WORK:I am a decision scientist. I rely on statistics, product knowledge, and business acumen to help businesses make better decisions.I employ explanatory modeling techniques to derive valuable and actionable insights from company’s data. I use storytelling and marketing expertise to communicate my findings to key business stakeholders.I am “on it\",\"can do\", and \"will figure it out\".I am a tireless problem-solver with advanced analytical and technical skills as well as a proven ability to lead teams and communicate across seniority and expertise levels. I am a quick learner capable to thrive in a fast-paced environment and work both independently and in cross-functional teams. I have successfully planned, coordinated, and led multiple multi-year research projects at once and received multiple awards for contributions to academic research, business practice, and marketing education.EXPERTISE:*Decision Science and Data Analytics*Marketing Strategy and Insights*Business Growth and Development *Quantitative Modeling*Machine Learning*Project Management *Presentation Skills*Programming: R, Python, SQL*Leadership*Verbal and Written CommunicationCHERRY ON THE TOP:*Dog Lover*Great Singer*Super Resilient *Go-getter

Experience

1. Decision Science, Sr Manager

   Travelers

   Apr 2024 — Present

   Develop a metric to track changes to the \'business quality\' of issued (property) business using existing company data; presented approach to R&D, legal, and senior leadership groups and obtained support for broad implementation; the metric was adopted as a regular part of post-monitoring analyses and monthly health-of-the-business analytics updates.• Estimate impact of 8 major product changes on downstream business outcomes using R, SQL, and Excel; results provided evidence against commonly-held beliefs about the effectiveness of those changes and led to major adjustments to product strategy.• Provide end-to-end decision support for 8+ country-wide major strategic initiatives; delivered 50+ adhocs independently leveraging statistical modeling techniques. • Collaborate with Product Strategy, IT, Legal, Underwriting, Business Insights and other business units on developing and implementing (property) product strategy for 2024. • Manage a team of 3 data analyst supporting National Product (Property) Strategy team.

Education

• University of Connecticut

  Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Business Administration - Marketing

  2018 — 2023

• University of South Florida

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Marketing

  2012 — 2016

• University of South Florida

  Master of Science (M.S.), Marketing

  2016 — 2018