I am a data scientist with expertise in building end-to-end data pipelines and competitive intelligence systems for SEO and content strategy. I transform raw data into actionable insights through scalable Python automation, semantic NLP analysis, and dashboard visualization. I bring a strong engineering background with experience in API integration, ETL development, and machine learning to drive data-driven decision-making in remote, asynchronous environments.

James McEntee

I am a data scientist with expertise in building end-to-end data pipelines and competitive intelligence systems for SEO and content strategy. I transform raw data into actionable insights through scalable Python automation, semantic NLP analysis, and dashboard visualization. I bring a strong engineering background with experience in API integration, ETL development, and machine learning to drive data-driven decision-making in remote, asynchronous environments.

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I am a data scientist with expertise in building end-to-end data pipelines and competitive intelligence systems for SEO and content strategy. I transform raw data into actionable insights through scalable Python automation, semantic NLP analysis, and dashboard visualization. I bring a strong engineering background with experience in API integration, ETL development, and machine learning to drive data-driven decision-making in remote, asynchronous environments.

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Language

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Work Experience

Data Scientist at Gravita d (Remote, Spain)
April 1, 2025 - November 28, 2025
Delivered strategic recommendations for an AI-driven cloud SaaS platform, contributing to reductions in infrastructure costs via dynamic resource allocation. Developed PySpark preprocessing pipelines, data cleansing, and improved processing efficiency for hybrid datasets. Implemented Redis-MongoDB caching architecture with optimized queries, reducing dashboard latency by ~40%. Built prototype chatbot components using LLM APIs and Hugging Face with synthetic data augmentation.
Electronic Technician at Quaestor Analytics Ltd
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
Assembled, tested, and verified electronics systems using data-driven test procedures. Diagnosed and repaired circuit faults; produced technical documentation and test reports. Performed analytical testing on electro-mechanical systems and manufactured cabling.
Electronics/Electrical Engineer at Quaestor Analytics Ltd
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2023
Assembled, tested, and verified electronics systems using data-driven test procedures; Diagnosed and repaired circuit faults; Produced technical documentation and test reports.
Data Engineer at White Lightning Digital Marketing
July 1, 2025 - December 1, 2025
Designed scalable data pipelines integrating Data ForSEO API to analyze 600+ iGaming domains; Built automated data collection and processing scripts; Conducted competitive analysis and KPI mapping for SEO & marketing intelligence.
Data Scientist at Gravitad Remote
April 1, 2025 - Present
Delivered strategic recommendations for an AI-driven cloud SaaS platform, contributing to a 35% reduction in infrastructure costs through dynamic resource allocation.
Data Scientist at White Lighting Digital Marketing (WLDM)
July 1, 2025 - December 1, 2025
Engineered an end-to-end AI citation audit system using Python and the Gemini API, processing 1,000+ queries across 8+ client domains to identify content gaps. Built a co-citation analysis model to map competitor relationships and normalize domain authority, delivering scores to prioritize link-building opportunities. Implemented a semantic content pruning framework with sentence transformers and clustering to identify 15 low-performing pages for removal; conducted 121-page technical SEO audits flagging issues (e.g., 87% missing H1 tags). Automated competitive analysis pipelines, reducing manual data collection time by ~60%, and delivered interactive Looker Studio dashboards for non-technical stakeholders.
Data Science Consultant at Gravitad
April 1, 2025 - Present
Delivered strategic recommendations for an AI-driven cloud SaaS platform, contributing to a 35% reduction in infrastructure costs via dynamic resource allocation. Developed a PySpark preprocessing pipeline that reduced data cleaning time by ~50% for hybrid datasets. Implemented a Redis-MongoDB caching architecture with optimized queries, reducing dashboard latency by ~40%.
Electronic Technician at Quaestor Analytic Ltd
January 1, 2018 - December 1, 2025
Assembled, tested, and verified electronic systems using data-driven test procedures. Diagnosed and repaired circuit faults; produced technical documentation and test reports. Performed analytical testing on electromechanical systems and manufactured custom cabling.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) Mechatronic Engineering at Technological University Mechatronic Engineering
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2017
Master of Science in Data Analytics at National College of Ireland
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2026
Master of Science in Data Analytics at National College of Ireland
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2026
Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) in Mechanical, Electrical & Computer Engineering (Mechatronic Engineering) at Technological University Dublin
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2017
Master of Science in Data Analytics at National College of Ireland
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2026
Master of Science in Data Analytics at Technological University Dublin
January 11, 2030 - February 10, 2026
Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) in Mechatronic Engineering at Technological University Dublin
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2017

Qualifications

Google Data Analytics
January 1, 2024 - November 28, 2025
Google Advanced Data Analytics
January 1, 2025 - November 28, 2025
Google Advanced Data Analytics
January 1, 2025 - December 5, 2025
Engineers Ireland Accreditation
January 11, 2030 - December 5, 2025

Industry Experience

Gaming, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Education, Media & Entertainment, Manufacturing