I am Solomon T. Faro, a data scientist and economist with 10+ years of experience applying quantitative methods to health, environment, and business problems. I specialize in building scalable data products and evidence-based AI solutions, from end-to-end ML pipelines to regulator-ready explainability and MLOps pipelines. I thrive in cross-functional teams, translating complex evidence into actionable insights for payers, regulators, and commercial teams. I’m comfortable communicating results to non-technical stakeholders and delivering decision-support tools, dashboards, and policy-relevant analyses with a focus on equity and cost-effectiveness in health and policy.

Solomon T. Faro

I am Solomon T. Faro, a data scientist and economist with 10+ years of experience applying quantitative methods to health, environment, and business problems. I specialize in building scalable data products and evidence-based AI solutions, from end-to-end ML pipelines to regulator-ready explainability and MLOps pipelines. I thrive in cross-functional teams, translating complex evidence into actionable insights for payers, regulators, and commercial teams. I’m comfortable communicating results to non-technical stakeholders and delivering decision-support tools, dashboards, and policy-relevant analyses with a focus on equity and cost-effectiveness in health and policy.

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I am Solomon T. Faro, a data scientist and economist with 10+ years of experience applying quantitative methods to health, environment, and business problems. I specialize in building scalable data products and evidence-based AI solutions, from end-to-end ML pipelines to regulator-ready explainability and MLOps pipelines.

I thrive in cross-functional teams, translating complex evidence into actionable insights for payers, regulators, and commercial teams. I’m comfortable communicating results to non-technical stakeholders and delivering decision-support tools, dashboards, and policy-relevant analyses with a focus on equity and cost-effectiveness in health and policy.

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Language

English
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Work Experience

Data Scientist at MAAY.LLT (Freelance)
January 1, 2025 - Present
End-to-end credit risk ML system (data → modeling → FastAPI scoring) with full prediction logging and auditability. Implemented production-grade MLOps, including experiment tracking, model versioning, deployment automation, and dashboard-based performance monitoring. Built a Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) layer for interpretable, regulator-ready explanations and drift detection (PSI, KS).
Data Scientist at University of Calgary
January 1, 2024 - Present
Developed reproducible analytics workflow for administrative health data. Built dashboard framework integrating screening, treatment, and outcomes. Applied event-study models for policy evaluations with exportable outputs. Performed QALY-based cost-effectiveness analysis. Analyzed equity outcomes via income-stratified indicators. Delivered outputs for grants, teaching, and internal reports.
Principal Researcher at EU, James Hutton Institute Projects
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2021
Developed classification/regression models for public policy. Streamlined data collection, improved analytical speed by 40%. Built dashboards and ML-assisted reporting tools. Trained junior scientists in reproducibility and validation. Produced policy briefs and visual summaries.
Principal Researcher at Swiss Projects (Ethiopia)
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2017
Led evaluation of adoption and performance of water harvesting technologies. Designed and analyzed discrete choice experiments to inform technology selection and contract design. Received Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology (Eawag) support during a 3-month research visit. Contributed to sustainable water management policy in semi-arid regions.
Data Scientist - Freelance at MAAY.LLT
January 1, 2025 - Present
Credit Risk ML Project – Key Achievements: Built an end-to-end credit risk ML system (data → modeling → FastAPI scoring) with full prediction logging and auditability; Developed monitoring with drift detection (PSI, KS), automated reports, and a RAG layer for interpretable, regulator-ready model explanations; Implemented production-grade MLOps: experiment tracking, model versioning, deployment automation, and dashboard-based performance monitoring.
Data Scientist at University of Calgary, Canada
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Developed reproducible analytics workflow for administrative health data. Built dashboard framework integrating screening, treatment, and outcomes. Applied event-study models for policy evaluations with exportable outputs. Performed QALY-based cost-effectiveness analysis. Analyzed equity outcomes via income-stratified indicators. Delivered outputs for grants, teaching, and internal reports.
Principal Researcher at Swiss Projects
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2017
Led research in Ethiopia evaluating adoption and performance of water harvesting technologies. Designed and analyzed discrete choice experiments to inform technology selection and contract design. Received research support from Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology (Eawag) during a 3-month research visit. Project outcomes contributed to sustainable water management policy in semi-arid regions.

Education

PhD in Economics at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2019
Data Management & Analytics at Bow Valley College, Canada
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2023
Expert Certificate – Choice Modeling & Health Policy at University of Aberdeen & University of Calgary
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2024
MSC in Economics at Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2007
BA in Economics at Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2005
PhD in Economics at Vrije University, Amsterdam
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2019
Data Management & Analytics at Bow Valley College, Canada
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2023
Expert Certificate – Choice Modeling & Health Policy at Univ. of Aberdeen & Calgary
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2024
MSC in Economics at Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2007
BA in Economics at Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2005

Qualifications

Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Fundamentals
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2023
Data Management & Analytics – Bow Valley College
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2023
Expert Certificate – Choice Modeling & Health Policy
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2024
Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Fundamentals
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2023
Expert Certificate – Choice Modeling & Health Policy
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2024
Data Analytics for Business Professionals
January 11, 2030 - January 6, 2026

Industry Experience

Healthcare, Education, Government, Life Sciences, Software & Internet, Professional Services