Summary
Dean Marchiori is a founder and principal data scientist with 11 years' experience applying rigorous statistical and mathematical modelling to real-world problems, currently leading Wave Data Labs from Sydney. He blends hands-on R programming and advanced analytics with leadership roles in the Statistical Society of Australia, shaping data science accreditation and statistical computing standards. Previously he managed and scaled data science teams at Endeavour Energy and led analytics functions across finance, healthcare and digital agencies, demonstrating cross-sector impact. As a sessional academic at Macquarie University he translates research-grade methods into teachable practice, and his background in applied finance and a Master of Applied Statistics gives him both quantitative depth and business sense. Known for a no-nonsense, "all science, no hype" approach, he pairs practical model-building with clear governance and reproducibility. Outside work he volunteers as a surf lifesaver, reflecting a community-minded, disciplined approach to problem solving.
11 years of coding experience
8 years of employment as a software developer
Master of Applied Statistics, Master of Applied Statistics at Macquarie University
Master’s Degree Applied Finance, Master’s Degree Applied Finance at Kaplan Professional
Bachelor of Science (BSc) Mathematics, Bachelor of Science (BSc) Mathematics at Charles Sturt University
r, python, sas, sql