Summary
Will Dean is a Principal Data Scientist with 11 years of experience specializing in Bayesian methods, geospatial analytics, and user behavior modeling. Based in Washington, DC, he blends statistical rigor from an MS in Statistics with practical machine learning and software design sensibilities to make complex data problems easier and more enjoyable to solve. He currently helps build pymc-marketing at PyMC Labs, bringing domain expertise in marketing analytics and a passion for data visualization that communicates results clearly to stakeholders. His background includes senior roles across mobility, housing tech, and consulting, where he led Bayesian modeling projects and production-facing analytics. Known for pairing thoughtful probabilistic modeling with pragmatic engineering, he often focuses on tooling and design patterns that improve reproducibility and team productivity.
11 years of coding experience
7 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor's degree, Mathematics, Bachelor's degree, Mathematics at Boston University
English, German