7+ years of experience in a data science or machine learning role 3+ years experience in mentorship or leadership roles, with the proven ability to provide guidance and support as a subject matter expert to other data team members and stakeholders Demonstrated experience leading ML initiatives from conception through production across multiple business domains Proven track record of designing, building, deploying, and maintaining production-grade machine learning systems using modern MLOps practices Deep understanding of machine learning libraries (scikit-learn, TensorFlow, etc.) and algorithms Strong foundation in statistics and applied statistical analysis, including A/B testing, hypothesis testing, Bayesian inference, time series modeling, and multivariate methods Proficient in Python and SQL, with extensive experience manipulating large datasets and developing performant data pipelines Experience with machine learning platforms/services such as SageMaker, Bedrock, Gemini, Vertex, Azure Machine Learning, Databricks etc. Demonstrated ability to transform ambiguous business problems into actionable ML solutions; comfortable operating in high-uncertainty environments Experience defining technical standards for experimentation, monitoring, and model performance in production environments Ability to manage and prioritize projects, balancing short-term needs with long-term strategic goals Strong communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate complex technical concepts to technical and non-technical audiences Experience with data visualization and BI tools such as Looker, Tableau, or equivalent BS in Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Computer Science, Information Management or equivalent experience