Nicolas Ortega is a Senior Data Scientist with 11 years of applied analytics experience and an MS in Information Science from the University of Michigan. He’s progressed through data roles at LinkedIn—now leading analyses and product-facing models after starting as an Associate Data Scientist—bringing a blend of rigorous academic training and hands-on product impact. His background spans startup analytics, nonprofit consulting, and library policy research, giving him a knack for translating ambiguous business questions into measurable metrics and scalable tracking. Comfortable with both experimentation and production-level insights, he has built foundational analytics infrastructures and documented processes for sustainable growth. Based in Almería but embedded in US product teams, he pairs global perspective with deep experience in cross-functional stakeholder collaboration. Colleagues know him as a pragmatic programmer who likes to convert curiosity into reproducible data products.
11 years of coding experience
5 years of employment as a software developer
American Cooperative School
Bachelor's degree Information Science/Studies, Bachelor's degree Information Science/Studies at University of Michigan
Master of Science - MS Information Science/Studies, Master of Science - MS Information Science/Studies at University of Michigan - School of Information
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