Summary
Elan Ding is a data scientist with eight years of experience applying advanced statistical and machine learning techniques to real-world problems, currently building risk prediction models at LexisNexis Risk Solutions. Trained in mathematics at Columbia and with graduate work at Clemson, he combines deep theoretical knowledge—stochastic processes, Bayesian methods, MLE—with hands-on expertise in time series, ensemble methods, SVMs and neural networks. His background includes statistical work in healthcare where he cleaned national survey data, analyzed chest X-rays with TensorFlow, and delivered interactive analytics apps using Plotly/Dash. A former IB mathematics teacher, he brings clear communication and pedagogical skill to explain complex models to nontechnical stakeholders. Elan is a self-learner who documents and experiments publicly on his technical blog, reflecting a continuous curiosity beyond his day job.
8 years of coding experience
Clemson University
Bachelor's degree, Mathematics, Bachelor's degree, Mathematics at Columbia University in the City of New York