Summary
Euan S is a Principal Data Scientist with eight years of experience applying advanced data science and geoscience expertise across UK government departments and academia. He holds a PhD in Geosciences from The University of Manchester and has transitioned research-grade analytical skills into policymaking roles at the Office for National Statistics, Department for Business and Trade, and now the Department for Transport. Euan combines domain knowledge in earth sciences with practical experience deploying data-driven insights for public sector decision-making, from postdoctoral research to large-scale government analytics. Colleagues value his ability to translate complex models into actionable, auditable recommendations—a skill honed by bridging academic rigor and operational constraints. Having started his career in industry as a geoscientist, he brings a rare blend of field-grounded intuition and statistical modelling to infrastructure and transport challenges.
8 years of coding experience
6 years of employment as a software developer
High School, High School at Largs Academy
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences at The University of Manchester
Bachelor’s Degree, Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Bachelor’s Degree, Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences at University of Glasgow