Summary
James Herbick is a data science executive and Director of Analytics with 11+ years’ experience building AI- and ML-driven solutions across life sciences, healthcare, and financial services. He has led global teams and transformed rule-based systems into cloud-native, big-data platforms that delivered hundreds of millions in savings and sustained revenue growth. A former Big 4 consultant and product-minded leader, he combines technical depth in neural networks, forecasting, and NLP with strategic program management and change leadership. Currently pursuing a PhD in Computer Science studying database security and generative AI, he blends cutting-edge research with pragmatic, operational analytics. Notably, he has repeatedly scaled analytic portfolios—overseeing up to 15 predictive models—and driven measurable business impact through close partnership with operations.
11 years of coding experience
15 years of employment as a software developer
MBA MIS, MBA MIS at DePaul Driehaus College of Business
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD Computer Science, Doctor of Philosophy - PhD Computer Science at DePaul University
Master of Science (MS) Predictive Analytics, Master of Science (MS) Predictive Analytics at Northwestern University
BA Urban and Regional Planning, BA Urban and Regional Planning at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
German