Summary
Cameron Holdaway is a senior data science leader with a decade of experience applying large-scale machine learning and experimental methods to search, personalization, and recommender systems. Currently leading Data Science at Marriott after rising through hands-on roles there, he previously shaped measurement and bias-tracking pipelines for Siri at Apple and produced NeurIPS‑ and Cognitive Science‑featured research as a computational cognition grad student at UC San Diego. His background blends rigorous experimental psychology and applied mathematics with production ML, from IoT failure prediction to billions‑interaction evaluation systems. Cameron’s work is notable for translating behavioral big data into practical product metrics and debiasing instrumentation that improve real-world user experiences. Based in Olympia, WA, he brings a research-first mindset to operationalizing models at scale.
10 years of coding experience
8 years of employment as a software developer
University of California, San Diego
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Mathematics, Bachelor of Arts - BA, Mathematics at University of Rochester
Applied Statistics & Analytics, Applied Statistics & Analytics at Brigham Young University
English, french (a2), spanish (c1/c2)