OVERVIEW
Maria Tanner is a senior data scientist at Amazon, Los Angeles. Business-minded data scientist with a demonstrated ability to deliver valuable insights via data analytics and advanced data-driven methods. Relied on as a key advisor in driving global, multibillion-dollar growth; gains in customer loyalty; and record-setting profit improvements.
SKILL
EXPERIENCE
Data Scientist
Amazon/Los Angeles, CA/2017 to Present
Furnish executive leadership team with insights, analytics, reports and recommendations enabling effective strategic planning across all business units, distribution channels and product lines.
- Analyzed and processed complex data sets using advanced querying, visualization and analytics tools.
- Identified, measured and recommended improvement strategies for KPIs across all business areas.
Sr. Analyst
Microsoft/Seattle, WA/2014 to 2017
Conduct data mining, data modeling, statistical analysis, business intelligence gathering, trending and benchmarking. Data analytics supports decisions for high-priority, enterprise initiatives involving IT/product development, customer service improvement, organizational realignment and process reengineering.
- Data Mining and Modeling: Collected, cleansed and provided modeling and analyses of structured and unstructured data used for major business initiatives. Outcomes:
– A 15% reduction in transportation costs, resulting in $1.2M annual savings.
– Improved demand forecasting that reduced backorders to retail partners by 17%.
– Completed focus group and BI research that helped boost NW region sales by 15%.
Research Associate
Procter & Gamble/Seattle, WA/2010 to 2014
Recruited for full-time position following internship and completion of bachelor’s degree. Develop and execute analytical test methods and controls for the manufacture of cell-based biological products.
- Performed wet-lab and molecular biology scientific research, using methods including enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA), Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) and polymerase chain reaction(PCR).
- Served on research team that succeeded in new cell line sourcing and characterization assay development for a bioengineered skin substitute accelerating burn victims’ healing process by 35%.
EDUCATION
University of Washington
Ph.D. in Statistics | MA in Behavioral Economics
University of California, Los Angeles
BS in Mathematics, Minor in Computer Science
“Without big data analytics, companies are blind and deaf, wandering out onto the web like deer on a freeway.”
STUDY FIELD
Developed intricate algorithms based on deep-dive statistical analysis and predictive data modeling that were used to deepen relationships, strengthen longevity and personalize interactions with customers.
Data Curation Profiling to Assess Data Management
To explore current data management training needs and practices for Belmont Forum member agencies and researchers to inform a Toolkit.
An Intelligent System for Collaboration & Knowledge
The universities are located in different geographical areas and collaboration is difficult. This makes accessibility to data and information a problem.
Radio Frequency Identification Technology for Library
The knowledge learned in the campus can hardly meet the needs of the society, so the library has become the choice to supplement knowledge.
REFERENCES
She works on our website conversion and data analysis has made a significant difference to our business. We’ve seen a 146% increase in engagement from the website which has been pretty remarkable – but I’d always like to see more!
We were able to test our way from a 5% conversion rate, all the way up to 20%. Without driving any more traffic, our client is getting four times the leads that he was getting before.
When it comes to digital marketing there are loads of commentators that talk a good game, but Maria helps you make it happen. She has enabled me, coached me and given me the confidence to share Amazon’s story widely. It’s engaging customers and industry commentators alike, and bringing our new business great results.