8+ years of experience in applied data science or machine learning. Master's or PhD in Computer Science, Statistics, Data Science, EE, OR, or a related technical field. Expertise in statistical modeling or machine learning, including time series forecasting, optimization, and anomaly detection. Strong coding skills in Python and fluency in SQL. Experience developing and deploying production ML systems. Familiarity with MLOps practices. Demonstrated track record building real-time inference pipelines. Familiarity with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI). Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP, or Azure). Exceptional problem-solving, critical thinking, and communication abilities.