Priceline

Reporting to the Vice President of Business Analytics, Curtis leads a highly engaged team of data scientists and machine learning engineers focused on delivering scalable machine learning-based solutions to drive significant business growth and value. Under Curtis' leadership, the team is responsible for shaping the product vision, strategic roadmap, and implementation of analytical frameworks for key Data Science initiatives. These include refining dynamic pricing strategies, advancing operational analytics with anomaly detection and performance metric forecasting, and crafting user-facing predictive tools to boost user experience and revenue.

Senior Manager, Data Science

On the Personal & Commercial Banking Performance Management team, Curtis was responsible for developing and deploying scalable econometric models that supported Enterprise Stress Testing. Curtis had a direct impact on strategic business decisions with Enterprise Stress Testing being a primary decision-making tool used by senior management and the Board.

Senior Manager, Financial Modeling & Analytics

On the Investor & Treasury Services Business Intelligence team, Curtis was responsible for developing and supporting data driven solutions from concept to production. Curtis also supported Executive decision-making by identifying key insights through statistical analysis and data visualizations techniques.

► Leveraged unsupervised machine learning techniques (k-means, DBSCAN) during EDA initiatives
► Developed regression and NLP-based classification models using Python (pandas, NLTK, scikit-learn, XGBoost)
► Created high-impact presentations and dashboards for stakeholders using Power BI and Tableau

Manager, Business Intelligence

On the Financial Reporting & Tax team, Curtis prepared financial statement packages for investment fund clients including Sun Life Financial, Manulife, CI Investments, and Educators Financial Group. Curtis also liaised with internal and external auditors to ensure compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).

► Developed business process automation scripts with Python, R, and VBA frameworks
► Efficiently orchestrated multiple concurrent projects across cross-functional teams
► Guided and developed a team of data analysts in leveraging Python and R for process automation

Senior Analyst, Financial Reporting & Tax

On the Financial Reporting & Tax team, Curtis supported the preparation of financial statement packages for investment fund clients. Curtis also saved over 2000 FTE hours on an annualized basis by developing a variety of business process automation scripts with Python, R, and VBA frameworks.

► Conducted comprehensive research and analysis on the accounting and tax implications of corporate actions, including complex ones, for Funds, leading to recommended tax treatments

Analyst, Financial Reporting & Tax

CAA Club Group of companies

On the Corporate Sales team, Curtis adeptly negotiated client contracts and handled sales inquiries. He led efforts to simplify and automate internal processes, boosting department efficiency. Curtis also built strong collaborations with Agency Sales, Marketing, and external partners, driving the seamless execution of marketing materials, tradeshow setups, corporate events, and the production and distribution of a quarterly newsletter.

Associate, Corporate Sales

On the Retail Banking team, Curtis efficiently processed financial transactions for clients, such as deposits, 
withdrawals, bill payments, and wire transfers. He also actively engaged with clients to understand their immediate and future financial goals, ensuring their needs were met with personalized solutions.

Customer Service Representative, Retail Banking

🏝️ Data Science Manager @ Priceline

Data-driven leader, passionate about uncovering insights through analytics and their implications for strategic decision-making. Focused on driving growth and innovation through the power of data. Strategic thinker, problem solver, and innovator. Skilled in translating complex data into actionable strategies that drive business success, enhance customer understanding, and foster product development. Relationship builder, team leader, and mentor. Excited by the challenge of big data and the meticulous details that underpin predictive analytics and tangible ROI.

Experience in: Data Analytics, Predictive Modeling, Business Intelligence, Strategic Planning, Data Visualization, Big Data Technologies, Machine Learning, Customer Analytics, Product Development, Data Governance, Team Leadership, Mentoring, Cross-functional Collaboration, Stakeholder Engagement, Innovation Management, Process Improvement, Decision Support Systems, and ROI Optimization.

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