Shawn Smith

About Shawn Smith

Proven Data Science professional with 10+ years of experience across multiple industries.…

Experience

1. Senior Data Scientist

   Red Bull

   Feb 2022 — Present

   Leadership and Management of the Data Science team: Oversee the end-to-end project pipeline, from initial scoping and delegation to delivery and implementation. This involved close collaboration with diverse teams and a strong focus on effective communication.\\\\n\\\\nSpearhead growth initiatives by partnering across functions to evaluate, define KPIs, and iterate on strategies. Leveraged A/B Testing to validate approaches and drive results.\\\\n\\\\nDevelop predictive models for forecasting demand nationwide. Collaborated with sales, finance, and operations to ensure alignment and actionable insights, with a focus on understanding consumer behaviors.\\\\n\\\\nEngage with senior business leaders to pinpoint growth opportunities using data-driven insights. Utilized analytical frameworks to influence decision-making and elevate business performance.\\\\n\\\\nStrengthen data infrastructure by working closely with Data Engineering. Identified opportunities to refine and expand based on evolving business needs.\\\\n\\\\nPromote knowledge sharing and skills development within the analytics community.\\\\n\\\\nDemonstrate proficiency in data visualization using tools like Tableau & R (ggplot) and expertise in ETL tooling in SQL environments such as AWS, Snowflake, and Redshift.\\\\n\\\\nHone expertise in statistical methods, experimentation, and machine learning using Python & R to derive insights beneficial for product recommendations and optimization.\\\\n \\\\n\\\\n \\\\n \\\\n\\\\n \\\\n

Education

• Stanford University

  Master of Science - MS, Design

  2024

• RAND School of Public Policy

  Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Policy Analysis

  2017 — 2019

• UCLA

  Bachelor's Degree, Applied Mathematics, Human Complex Systems

  2006 — 2011

• RAND School of Public Policy

  Master of Philosophy - MPhil, Policy Analysis

  2017 — 2019

Skills

• Teaching
• Data Driven Testing
• Omniture
• Analytics
• Microsoft Office
• Goal Oriented
• Marketing
• Microsoft Word
• Fitness
• Windows
• Leadership
• Event Planning
• Microsoft Excel
• Public Speaking
• Philanthropy
• Philosophy
• Social Media
• Social Media Marketing
• Goal Setting
• Data Analysis
• Team Building
• Anametrix
• Health
• Social Networking
• Decision Analysis
• Calculus
• People Skills
• Financial Analysis
• Team Leadership
• Mathematics
• Financial Reporting
• Teamwork
• Access
• Oracle Bi Ee
• Powerpoint
• Humor
• Communication
• Direct Response
• Mac Os X
• Statistical Modeling