Summary
Michael Gilbert is an adjunct faculty instructor and data practitioner in Richmond, VA with 11 years of experience turning underutilized data into strategic value through data governance, business process reengineering, and predictive analytics. He blends academic rigor—an MS in Predictive Analytics from Northwestern (4.0) and dual degrees in Economics and Philosophy from VCU—with hands-on roles as an economist, data scientist, and former CFO, giving him both quantitative depth and operational perspective. At Virginia Commonwealth University he teaches economics and health policy courses while bringing real-world experience from state economic development and regional revitalization initiatives. Known for a puzzle-solving ENTJ approach, he excels at translating complex analytics into practical, auditable decisions that influence policy and finance.
11 years of coding experience
3 years of employment as a software developer
Predictive Analytics (MS), 4.0, Predictive Analytics (MS), 4.0 at Northwestern University
Economics (BS) & Philosophy (BA), 3.94, Economics (BS) & Philosophy (BA), 3.94 at Virginia Commonwealth University