Sam is a data expert with over 10+ years of technical experience in Data Engineering / Machine Learning / Data Science / Software Engineering. He has been in various technology-related positions, the latest being Data Scientist (Staff/Lead/Manager level). Topics that Sam has technical knowledge in: Recommender Systems, Exploratory Analysis of the Unknown, Process Automation of complex ETLs, Machine Learning Platforms as a Service, Testing (Test Data Management, Data Quality Management, Statistical Testing), Model Serving, Feature Stores, Two-Sided Marketplaces, etc. In Sam's personal time, he's wrapping up a master's in Computer Science (evening program for working professionals) with a focus in Machine Learning. If there's any time left over, Sam referees youth soccer in the Greater Seattle Area, snowboards in the PNW and does frequent runs which can be viewed on Strava: https://www.strava.com/athletes/14834413