Emma Platts is a Senior Data Scientist with nine years’ experience applying advanced mathematical modelling, optimisation and statistical techniques to commercial problems across retail and analytics. She holds a PhD in Applied Mathematics from the University of Cape Town and combines a strong research pedigree—including international collaborations and peer-reviewed publications—with hands-on production work at dunnhumby and Marks & Spencer. A recipient of the L'Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Young Talents Award, she thrives on translating complex theory into scalable solutions in fast-paced, collaborative teams. Her background in astrophysics and global research stints gives her a distinctive systems-level perspective when designing data-driven strategies and optimisation pipelines.
8 years of coding experience
3 years of employment as a software developer
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Applied Mathematics, Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Applied Mathematics at University of Cape Town
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