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I am searching for the music in the data through the use of machine learning, statistical modelling and data mining methods. My experienced in running end-to-end data analytics projects using Agile project management methods have resulted in many deployed solutions. I am passionate about teaching others the tricks for the trade and have developed and facilitated numerous...

I am searching for the music in the data through the use of machine learning, statistical modelling and data mining methods. My experienced in running end-to-end data analytics projects using Agile project management methods have resulted in many deployed solutions. I am passionate about teaching others the tricks for the trade and have developed and facilitated numerous data analytics modules using SAS tools. Extensive software programming skills in Matlab, Mathematica, and more recently started using R.Principal Data Scientist @ From July 2015 to Present (6 months) Manager - Forensic Data Analysis @ The Forensic Data Analytics (FDA) team at EY provides data and analytical solutions aimed at detecting fraud and improving fraud control procedures of our clients over a wide range of industries. As FDA Manager in the Perth Office, I am responsible for managing the engagement end-to-end. I engage with clients in Western Australia to determine the scope of work and report on progress, manage the resources and budget, and provide guidance to the FDA team on their day to day activities. Additionally, I am responsible for ensuring quality of the final report and presenting the results to the clients. From October 2014 to June 2015 (9 months) Manager Creative Analytics @ I am responsible for establishing and managing an advanced analytics capability that will span across the various divisions of the IAG Group. The team works on (short) business driven problems as well as greenfields exploration projects. I also engage with senior managers across the organisation to manage the project pipeline and participate in developing a group wide analytics strategy. The role futher involves building and managing relationships with academic institutions in collaborative research projects. From October 2013 to October 2014 (1 year 1 month) Sydney, AustraliaSpecialist Business Intelligence Manager @ IAG is the one the largest general insurers in Australia. As Specialist BI Manager I was responsible to: - Provide analytical insights on various analytical request from stakeholders in the Chief Operating Office. The insights are then presented in a clear and digestible way and help them formulate strategies from the insights; - Coach, mentor and train other analyst in the team in applying analytics using SAS and presenting insight to their stakeholders - Support the manager of the team in various management activities and stand-in for her in her absence The role required me to manage the stakeholders from start to end in analytical request. I also supported and advised other team members in managing their projects. Achievements: Emerging Leader of the Year 2013 in Chief Financial Office. From January 2012 to October 2013 (1 year 10 months) Senior Analytics Manager Small Business @ Develop and build a capability within the bank to provide insights and analytics for the Small Business Segment. The team uses statstical analysis, data mining, propensity modelling as well as forecasting to support decision making in the marketing, strategy, finance and products functions. From November 2010 to December 2011 (1 year 2 months) Sydney, AustraliaAdvanced Analytics Specialist @ Work in project teams to perform advanced data analysis, data mining, data-driven modeling (statistical and machine learning) and forecasting for different businesses and functions. These include chemical processes, energy and financial market modeling, human resources, supply chain and logistics. From January 2003 to September 2010 (7 years 9 months) Ph.D., Mathematics and Computer Science @ Eindhoven University of Technology From 1999 to 2002 PDEng, Mathematics for Industry @ Eindhoven University of Technology From 1997 to 1999 B.Sc (Hons), Applied Maths @ North-West University/Noordwes-Universiteit From 1996 to 1997 B.Sc, Applied Maths, Chemistry @ North-West University/Noordwes-Universiteit From 1993 to 1996 Elsa Jordaan is skilled in: Data Mining, Data Analysis, Project Management, Segmentation, Analytics, Research, Finance, Predictive Modeling, Statistical Modeling, SAS, Statistics, Business Intelligence, Mathematical Modeling, Machine Learning, Forecasting