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Glasgow, United Kingdom
My main interest is in designing decentralised institutions - for instance, exploiting BlockChain technologies to escape any one person having control over information. Why? Because my Complexity Science PhD research suggested that hierarchical social institutions are more fragile and volatile. My work right now as a government Data Scientist is intended to deepen my understanding of distributed...
My main interest is in designing decentralised institutions - for instance, exploiting BlockChain technologies to escape any one person having control over information. Why? Because my Complexity Science PhD research suggested that hierarchical social institutions are more fragile and volatile. My work right now as a government Data Scientist is intended to deepen my understanding of distributed systems - both computing and ensemble machine learning. I see these systems as natural models for social systems, and the successes of particular architectures could point to effective institutional structures.Data Scientist @ Machine learning, network analytics, probabilistic matching, query optimisation on distributed data, end to end testing design, line management, and cross-government coordination. From May 2015 to Present (8 months) Fast Stream Operational Researcher @ Line management, machine learning, microsimulation, data cleaning and imputation, facilitation, network analysis, project planning, cross-government coordination. From October 2013 to April 2015 (1 year 7 months) Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Economics, Awarded PhD @ Cardiff University / Prifysgol Caerdydd From 2009 to 2013 Master of Science (MSc), Economics, Distinction @ Cardiff University / Prifysgol Caerdydd From 2008 to 2009 Master of Science (MSc), Financial Economics, Distinction @ Cardiff University / Prifysgol Caerdydd From 2006 to 2008 Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Mathematics @ University of Cambridge From 2002 to 2005 Ysgol Morgan Llwyd From 1995 to 2002 Tom Wilkinson is skilled in: Project Management, Policy, Management, Government, Project Planning, Analysis, Programming, Mathematical Statistics, Multivariate Statistics, Bayesian statistics, Data Science, Mathematical Modeling, Applied Mathematics, Mathematics Education, Economics
Cardiff University / Prifysgol Caerdydd
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Economics Awarded PhD
2009 to 2013
Cardiff University / Prifysgol Caerdydd
Master of Science (MSc) Economics Distinction
2008 to 2009
Cardiff University / Prifysgol Caerdydd
Master of Science (MSc) Financial Economics Distinction
2006 to 2008
University of Cambridge
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Mathematics
2002 to 2005
Ysgol Morgan Llwyd
1995 to 2002
Machine learning, network analytics, probabilistic matching, query optimisation on distributed data, end to end testing design, line management, and cross-government coordination. Machine learning, network analytics, probabilistic matching, query optimisation on distributed data, end to end testing design, line management, and cross-government coordination.
What company does Tom Wilkinson work for?
Tom Wilkinson works for Data Analytics Capability, UK Government Home Office
What is Tom Wilkinson's role at Data Analytics Capability, UK Government Home Office?
Tom Wilkinson is Data Scientist
What industry does Tom Wilkinson work in?
Tom Wilkinson works in the Government Administration industry.
Who are Tom Wilkinson's colleagues?
Tom Wilkinson's colleagues are Shantanu Mitra, Kassanesh Nigatu ACCA, James Shepherd-Barron, Shamwill Issah, Yolanda (PhD), Ian Mills, Wandia Gichuru, Ahmed Moeen Malik, Laura Leyser, and Rosie Seville
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