Alex Nickell

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Work Experience

Senior Data Scientist at Amazon Web Services (AWS)
July 1, 2023 - Present
Led the design and deployment of machine learning models for personalized recommendations and customer segmentation in cloud-based ecosystems. Built end-to-end data pipelines and ML workflows using AWS SageMaker, Lambda, and related tools; mentored junior data scientists and promoted best practices in model deployment and monitoring. Drove improvements in engagement and conversions by 15% through data-driven experimentation and optimization of recommendations.
Senior Data Scientist at Amazon Web Services (AWS)
August 1, 2021 - August 1, 2023
Led development of ML models for cloud resource optimization and customer analytics; implemented deep learning models (CNNs, RNNs) and NLP pipelines to enhance product search and content classification, reducing manual review time by 20%. Built ML pipelines with AWS SageMaker and Lambda to automate business workflows, increasing operational efficiency by 25%. Mentored a data science team of juniors, fostering growth and best practices in model deployment and monitoring.
Data Scientist at Amazon Web Services (AWS)
February 1, 2021 - August 1, 2021
Designed data pipelines and ML models for customer insights, enhancing targeting strategies and improving ad targeting accuracy by 22%. Implemented A/B testing frameworks to evaluate model performance and optimize marketing spend, increasing ROI by 20%.
Principal Data Scientist | AI Solutions Architect at Cloud Agronomics
November 1, 2019 - January 1, 2021
Led the development of predictive models for crop yield forecasting, improving accuracy by 30% and enabling data-driven agricultural decisions. Applied geospatial data processing to integrate remote sensing data and satellite imagery into agricultural models, increasing scalability. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deploy cloud-based ML solutions on AWS and Azure, ensuring scalable, robust models.
Principal Data Scientist | ML & NLP Specialist at Pearson
March 1, 2017 - October 1, 2018
Led data science initiatives focusing on ML and NLP across learning analytics projects. Developed and deployed AI-powered educational content personalization, improving learner engagement. Built data-driven coaching tools and metrics.
Development Scientist at BioDesix, Inc.
August 1, 2015 - March 1, 2017
Developed predictive maintenance models to optimize the performance of diagnostic instruments, reducing downtime by 25%. Applied biomarker analysis to support diagnostics and patient care.

Education

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Physical Chemistry at University of Nevada, Reno
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2015
Master of Science (MS) in Physical Chemistry at University of Nevada, Reno
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2011
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Chemistry at Santa Clara University
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2006

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Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Education, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Professional Services, Retail