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APN Consulting Inc
Company : APN Consulting Inc
APN Consulting, Inc. is a progressive IT staffing and services company offering innovative business solutions to improve client business outcomes. We focus on high impact technology solutions in ServiceNow, Fullstack, Cloud & Data, and AI / ML. Due to our globally expanding service offerings we are seeking top-talent to join our teams and grow with us.
Direct Client Requirement
Role: Sr Data Scientist
Location: Remote
Duration: FTE
The overall purpose of this position is to develop and promote an Advanced Analytics practice using Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) within Information Technology. This is a hands-on position and the incumbent in this position is primarily responsible for development, design and implementation of advanced analytics solutions using AI & ML techniques, with the goal of gaining insights into all aspects of client’s business, be it customer/member acquisition/engagement/retention, geo-unit activities/participation, volunteer onboarding/initiatives/participation/continuity, conference
logistics/statistics/performance, publication production/consumption/profitability, standards opportunity/development/adoption, industry engagement etc., to advance client’s mission of fostering
technological innovation and excellence for the benefit of humanity.
The role will report to the Director, Chief Enterprise & AI Solutions Architect, and will not manage any direct reports. The individual in this position is expected to work independently under minimum direction and supervision.
Key Responsibilities
Designs and builds leading edge predictive models and AI/ML algorithms for initial simulations or prototypes and subsequent ingestion into mainstream software applications
Designs and develop data collection processes to support these models
Design A/B testing framework for product-driven decisions
Builds a structure and process for modeling, predicting, and classifying user behavior and other business metrics
Studies explore and evaluates new and existing data sources to determine their effectiveness and accuracy for use in AI/ML models. Provide actionable recommendations to business stakeholders
Works with technology stakeholders to define the big data infrastructure needed to design and develop the AI/ML models
Assist in growing the Data Science discipline and applying Artificial Intelligence techniques (including Data Science and Machine Learning) where appropriate in delivering technology solutions to business problems
Helps evangelize the use of AI/ML solutioning by showcasing the outcomes to business stakeholders
Develop tools and processes to periodically validate AI/ML models against expected and observed outcomes and assess impact on business defined key performance indicators; Iteratively improve models based on findings
Contributes to the development of architectural designs for data acquisition by and the delivery of AI-driven insights to the systems of engagement
Implements new technologies like generative AI and large language models
Contributes to the organizational adoption of generative AI and the establishment of a governance model for generative AI applications
Qualifications
Education
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience Computer Applications/ Computer Science/ Computer Engineering/Applied Mathematics/ Statistics/ related fields or equivalent experience Req
Master’s or other advanced degree Computer Applications/ Computer Science/ Computer Engineering/Applied Mathematics/ Statistics Pref
Work Experience
7-10 years relevant experience in Information Technology
3+ years of hands-on experience in developing AI and ML solutions
4+ years of hands-on experience using statistical computer languages, such as R or Python Req
2+ years of experience working with data science tools, such as Pandas, NumPy, MatLab or Jupyter Notebooks Req
3+ years in developing Advanced Analytics solutions, including but not limited to, Data Visualization tools. Req
5+ years of hands on experience in SQL and database technologies. Req
2+ years of experience working with cloud services, preferably AWS Req
4-7 years’ experience IT/Software/Application development and design Req
2+ years of experience working with large data sets and using big data solutions such as Hadoop, Hive, Spark, MongoDB and Redshift Pref
Skills and Requirements
Excellent understanding of machine learning techniques and algorithms, such as k-NN, Naive Bayes, SVM, Decision Forests, etc
Rigorous understanding of statistics and ability to discern appropriate statistical techniques to solve problems
Proven ability to initiate and drive projects from conception to completion given poorly scoped problem statements.
Proven analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Strong experience using data mining/data analysis methods, a variety of data tools, building and implementing AI/ML models, using/creating algorithms and creating/running simulations using both structured and unstructured data sets
Experience in evaluating software tools & techniques and making recommendations
Proven record of excellent analytical skills and understanding business needs
Excellent communication and consensus building abilities
We are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace where individuals from all backgrounds feel valued and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives. We strongly encourage applications from candidates of all genders, races, ethnicities, abilities, and experiences to join our team and help us build a culture of belonging.