Summary
Jesse Downing is a Senior Data Scientist based in Denver with a decade of experience delivering production-ready models across telecommunications, insurance, and government contracting. He combines a dual background in economics and finance with immersive data science training, enabling him to bridge business strategy and technical execution when prioritizing impactful projects. Known for extreme ownership and a can-do mentality, Jesse consistently finds creative, sometimes unorthodox, solutions to thorny problems while ensuring models make it into production. He excels at persuasive communication and advocacy for his work and teammates, making him a strong partner for cross-functional initiatives. An adaptable practitioner, he is productive with familiar tools yet quickly learns new technologies to meet evolving challenges.
10 years of coding experience
7 years of employment as a software developer
Data Science, Data Science at Galvanize - Denver, Platte
Bachelor’s Degree Economics Finance (double major), Bachelor’s Degree Economics Finance (double major) at The University of Alabama