Keith Oelkers, MA Economics and MS Statistics
Data Science Senior Leader | Develop Strategic & Tactical Models to Enhance Business Outcomes
19 yrs experience · Albany, NY · <10 hrs/week
About
I am a results-driven leader with comprehensive experience driving data-driven solutions across diverse industries, including Consulting, Financial Services, Healthcare, and Telecommunications. I create and apply complex statistical and machine learning models to support innovation and business strategy. I am recognized for encouraging teamwork, coaching high-achieving teams, and converting multi-faceted analytical insights into practical suggestions for executive leadership. My expertise includes econometrics, statistical modeling, machine learning, AI, and data visualization. I have a proven track record in leading productive teams and developing talent in analytical roles.
Skills
Experience
- Senior Marketing Intelligence Manager · Johnson & Johnson2023-01-01 –
I lead and developed strategic projects for Abiomed C-Suite Executives. Developed a python-based tool for financial planning and identified trends in sales territories to support sales and marketing efforts.
- Vice President of Data Science · Infectious Disease Connect2019-05-01 – 2022-12-01
Built a team of Data Scientists to deliver machine learning models and analytics. Developed solutions for disease outbreak detection and improved client onboarding processes.
- Chief Data Scientist · DecisivEdge, LLC2017-05-01 – 2019-05-01
Established a data science practice, developed risk strategies, and improved marketing model performance for clients.
- Senior Director of Informatics · CVS Health2013-07-01 – 2017-05-01
Fostered a Data Science team and optimized customer service touchpoints. Spearheaded member segmentation and integrated data into a Hadoop data lake.
- SVP Quantitative Operations Manager · Bank of America2004-04-01 – 2013-07-01
Guided analytics teams in developing modeling solutions across various business functions. Developed call center simulation and profitability models.
Education
- Syracuse UniversityCandidate for a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Economics
- Syracuse UniversityMasters of Arts (MA), Economics
- Rochester Institute of TechnologyMS, Applied and Mathematical Statistics
- Rochester Institute of TechnologyBS, Economics
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