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Steve MctavishSM

Steve Mctavish

Data Scientist

€215/day
Dubai City, AE
8-15 years

Average response time: 1 hour

About Steve

Highly motivated and results-oriented Data Analyst with 6 years of experience in
extracting valuable insights from large datasets. Proven ability to leverage strong
analytical skills, programming knowledge, and data visualization tools to solve
complex business problems. Adept at collaborating with cross-functional teams to
communicate findings and recommend data-driven strategies for continuous
improvement.
  • English

    Native or bilingual

Can work on-site
Dubai City (up to 50km)

Experience

  • GenSeq Analytics
    Data Scientist
    January 2020 - December 2024 (4 years and 11 months)
    Cape Town, South Africa
    Projects:
    • Utilized machine learning models to analyze customer behavior, predict churn, and develop targeted customer retention strategies. Achieved a 80% reduction in customer churn through model-driven intervention.
    • Designed and implemented data pipelines to automate data collection, cleaning, and feature engineering, ensuring high-quality data for model training.
    • Created custom reports and dashboards to track key performance indicators (KPIs) and measure the effectiveness of marketing campaigns.- Collaborated with cross functional teams to gather requirements and deliver analytical solutions that meet business objectives.
    • Conducted A/B testing and other experiments to evaluate the impact of changes.
    • Provided insights and recommendations to stakeholders based on data analysis findings.
    • Maintained data integrity and ensured compliance with data protection regulations.
  • DigiOutsource
    Data Analyst
    January 2017 - December 2019 (2 years and 11 months)
    Cape Town, South Africa
    Company: Digioutsource, Location: Cape Town, South Africa
    Projects:
    • Analyzed customer behavior data to identify trends, understand purchase patterns, and optimize marketing campaigns. Increased conversion rate by 80% through targeted A/B testing based on data analysis.
    • Developed and implemented data pipelines to automate data collection and processing, improving efficiency by 60%.
    • Created interactive dashboards and reports to communicate complex data insights to stakeholders, facilitating informed decision-making.
    • Supported cross-functional teams (e.g., Marketing, Sales) by providing data-driven recommendations to improve business performance.
  • Centre for High Performance Computing
    Data Analyst Intern
    January 2014 - December 2014 (11 months)
    Cape Town, South Africa
    • Assisted in collecting, cleaning, and organizing data from various sources for
    analysis.
    • Conducted exploratory data analysis to identify patterns and outliers.
    • Developed scripts and queries to automate repetitive tasks and streamline data
    processing.
    • Supported senior analysts in preparing reports and presentations for management.

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Education

  • Bachelor of Science in Mathematics
    University of the Western Cape
    2014
    4 Year BSc Physics and Mathematics Degree
  • Honours Mathematics
    University of the Western Cape
    2016
    Honours Mathematics

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