Summary
Nirek Sharma is a Senior Research Scientist with nine years of experience applying data science to healthcare and risk-focused domains, currently driving research at Upstart. With an MS in Data Analysis and Statistics and a BS in Systems Engineering from Washington University in St. Louis, he blends rigorous statistical modeling with production-ready engineering. His background includes modeling HIV/AIDS epidemic dynamics during graduate research and building data-driven solutions at Splice Machine and MilliporeSigma. Comfortable moving between research and applied engineering, he has a track record of turning complex epidemiological and financial risk problems into actionable models. Based in the United States, he brings a pragmatic, interdisciplinary approach that pairs theoretical insight with hands-on implementation.
8 years of coding experience
4 years of employment as a software developer
Master of Science - MS, Data Analysis and Statistics, Master of Science - MS, Data Analysis and Statistics at Washington University in St. Louis