Summary
Miranda Tilberg is a Data Scientist with a Statistics PhD and eight years of experience applying statistical modeling and machine learning to real-world problems, currently on the DSLDP team at Travelers. She combines expertise in CNNs and gradient-boosted models with rigorous statistical thinking from her dissertation work, enabling clear communication across scientific and business stakeholders. Her background includes academic consulting and research roles that honed her ability to translate complex analyses into actionable insights for interdisciplinary teams. Miranda’s career path reflects a steady progression from graduate research and internships to senior data science roles, underscoring both technical depth and practical impact. Based in Ames, Iowa, she brings an educator’s clarity to documentation and stakeholder communication—helpful for adoption of analytic solutions beyond model development.
7 years of coding experience
6 years of employment as a software developer
Doctor of Philosophy, Statistics, Doctor of Philosophy, Statistics at Iowa State University
Bachelor of Arts, Mathematics & Psychology, Bachelor of Arts, Mathematics & Psychology at St. Olaf College
English