Peter Means

About Peter Means

I am a Director of Data Science & Analytics leading the implementation of AI and machine learning strategy for global tech platforms. With over 15 years of experience in data science, strategy, finance, and product development, I have spearheaded initiatives that resolved complex business challenges and contributed to sales and profit increases of over $1B.Key Achievements:* Boosted Engagement and Revenue: Increased user engagement by 30% and revenue by 20% through scalable AI-powered data analytics and digital services solutions.* AI Implementation: Implemented AI platforms to enhance product performance, ensuring compliance with IT infrastructure and cyber resilience standards.* Operational Excellence: Managed DevOps and MLOps processes to ensure seamless integration and deployment of AI models, enhancing operational excellence.* Strategy Optimization: Executed data acquisition and warehousing initiatives, reducing project turnaround time by 20% through advanced analytical approaches.* Team Leadership: Led a geographically dispersed team of 20+ data scientists using Agile and Scrum methodologies, achieving 95% on-time project completion and improving ML model accuracy by 35%.As a data scientist and certified public accountant, I combine analytical rigor, business acumen, and technical skills to foster alignment and expedite the adoption of AI systems. I leverage my multi-function expertise to deploy new product features that boost profit, enhance experiences, and increase testing velocity.My leadership style is people-centric, evidenced by consistently securing top decile employee engagement scores from both my direct managers and their employees. I am dedicated to mentoring and fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development.

Experience

1. Sr Manager of Data Analytics

   Realtor.com

   Sep 2025 — Present

Education

• Santa Clara University

  Bachelor of Science (BS), Finance, Economics

• University of Phoenix

  Master’s Level Coursework in Finance and Accounting

• Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University

  Master’s Level Coursework in Finance and Accounting

Skills

• Senior Staff Communication
• Sarbanes-Oxley Act
• Customer/Client Partnering
• Cost/Value Analysis
• Process Improvement
• Meeting Planning/Management
• Internal Audit
• Forecasting
• Expressing Complex Technical Info
• Financial Modeling
• Accounting
• Employee Training/Coaching
• Strategic Financial Planning
• Presentations
• Management
• Cash Management
• Budgets
• Program Management
• Business Intelligence
• Financial Analysis
• Leadership
• Process Design & Automation
• Management Reporting
• Financial Reporting
• Cost Control/Reduction/Avoidance
• Business Planning
• Essbase
• Microsoft Excel