Summary
David Hodge is a Data Scientist II with 11 years of cross-industry experience building production-ready Python workflows, SQL-based data pipelines, and applied ML models for predictive, classification, time-series, and NLP tasks within large enterprises. Holding an MS in Data Analytics, he progressed from GIS and forestry operations—where he managed mobile GIS/GPS systems across 300,000 acres—to analytics and software roles at MDU Resources, giving him a practical edge in operationalizing spatial and enterprise data. He excels at bridging teams, prioritizing work across projects, and translating complex business problems into automated, scalable solutions. Known to "convert caffeine into code," David combines a hands-on engineering mindset with a penchant for efficient, reproducible pipelines and continued growth toward data engineering leadership.
11 years of coding experience
6 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor of Science - BS, Forestry, Bachelor of Science - BS, Forestry at University of Maine
Master of Science - MS, Data Analytics, Master of Science - MS, Data Analytics at Western Governors University