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Data Scientist (and Algorithm Developer) Job at Nashville, TN US Full Time
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Data Scientist & Algorithm Developer role’s primary focus will be to plan and prioritize the analytics roadmap and execute work for BS Mobility Solutions digital products. The role will also help manage the day to day activities of the data science team and supporting vendors to meet goals and deadlines. In addition, they will help identify and test new technologies for inclusion in minimally viable products for speed to market and put focus on advanced algorithm design for time series data. The role will require active participation in field trials and small and large scale launches of our digital solutions, which will include interactions with external end users and their management. The Data Scientist & Algorithm Developer will also collaborate significantly with data science ongoing in R&D, Data Science, IoT, IT architecture, and ‘digital garage’ teams in North America, Europe and Asia.
COMPANY OVERVIEW
Nashville, Tenn.-based Bridgestone Americas, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of Bridgestone Corporation, the world’s largest tire and rubber company. Bridgestone Americas and its subsidiaries develop, manufacture and market a wide range of Bridgestone, Firestone and associate brand tires to address the needs of a broad range of customers, including consumers, automotive and commercial vehicle original equipment manufacturers, and those in the agricultural, forestry and mining industries. The companies are also engaged in retreading operations throughout the Western Hemisphere and produce air springs, roofing materials, and industrial fibers and textiles. The Bridgestone Americas family of companies also operates the world’s largest chain of automotive tire and service centers.Guided by its global corporate social responsibility (CSR), commitment ‘Our Way to Serve,’ Bridgestone embraces its responsibility as a global leader by striving to improve the way people move, live, work and play.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Builds new predictive/descriptive models and evaluates current effectiveness of existing models.
Designs experiments/campaigns and analyzes the resulting data.
Performs post-hoc (correlation) analysis when experimental designs. (causational analyses) are not feasible and explains the limitations of the results.
Creates streaming data algorithms for pattern/event recognition, develops algorithm creation and testing methodology for cross regional users, and works with the business to establish confidence metrics for scoping algorithms.
Advises analytical data programmers on quality and infrastructure needs and challenges. ·
Translates analytical results and makes recommendations for improvements in the areas of application.
Identifies data quality issues and drives them to resolution.
Identifies and independently resolves data issues. ·
Creates advanced transformations and applies advanced techniques for dealing with small sample sizes independently.
Assist Mobility Solutions Directors, vendors, and third parties in the identification and quantification of applications for analytics and development of project charters and plans as appropriate ·
Mentor and train less experienced Analysts.
Helps set goals, identifies training opportunities, and manages day to day activities of the Data Science team ·
Creates the roadmap for the analytics stack and sets priority for development
QUALIFICATIONS
MS degree in Analytics, Statistics, or Mathematics field and 8+ years of Data Science/Analytics experience or PhD degree and 5+ years of Data Science / Algorithm development experience
Advanced knowledge of the various Analytics applications on the market
Experience with Azure and Amazon cloud environments
Demonstrated ability to apply techniques as appropriate for extremely large data sets with 1,000+ variables (columns)
Experience designing, applying, and improving algorithms/models on streaming data
Experience designing robust algorithms capable of adapting to missing, sparse, or poor data, that may also include differing frequencies of collection at different times.
Able to analyze business data using 5 or more of the Statistical/Mathematical Specialties and expertise in 3 or more of the Statistical/Mathematical Specialties below:
Sample Selection / Stratification
Experimental Design
Categorical Data Analysis
Linear Regression
Non-Parametric Analysis
Multivariate Analysis
Survey Design and Analysis
Survival Analysis
Time Series Analysis
Forecasting
Optimization
Simulation Models
Decision Trees Heuristic Models
Algorithmic Models
Complex Event Design
Demonstrated experience with Business Rules Engines, such as DROOLS or KAFKA, for building events, predictions, and prescriptions for end users
Experience with current generation digital tools: Python, Databrix, R, Java, MS BI Tools, and Tableau
The Data Scientist & Algorithm Developer role’s primary focus will be to plan and prioritize the analytics roadmap and execute work for BS Mobility Solutions digital products. The role will also help manage the day to day activities of the data science team and supporting vendors to meet goals and deadlines. In addition, they will help identify and test new technologies for inclusion in minimally viable products for speed to market and put focus on advanced algorithm design for time series data. The role will require active participation in field trials and small and large scale launches of our digital solutions, which will include interactions with external end users and their management. The Data Scientist & Algorithm Developer will also collaborate significantly with data science ongoing in R&D, Data Science, IoT, IT architecture, and ‘digital garage’ teams in North America, Europe and Asia.
COMPANY OVERVIEW
Nashville, Tenn.-based Bridgestone Americas, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of Bridgestone Corporation, the world’s largest tire and rubber company. Bridgestone Americas and its subsidiaries develop, manufacture and market a wide range of Bridgestone, Firestone and associate brand tires to address the needs of a broad range of customers, including consumers, automotive and commercial vehicle original equipment manufacturers, and those in the agricultural, forestry and mining industries. The companies are also engaged in retreading operations throughout the Western Hemisphere and produce air springs, roofing materials, and industrial fibers and textiles. The Bridgestone Americas family of companies also operates the world’s largest chain of automotive tire and service centers.Guided by its global corporate social responsibility (CSR), commitment ‘Our Way to Serve,’ Bridgestone embraces its responsibility as a global leader by striving to improve the way people move, live, work and play.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Builds new predictive/descriptive models and evaluates current effectiveness of existing models.
Designs experiments/campaigns and analyzes the resulting data.
Performs post-hoc (correlation) analysis when experimental designs. (causational analyses) are not feasible and explains the limitations of the results.
Creates streaming data algorithms for pattern/event recognition, develops algorithm creation and testing methodology for cross regional users, and works with the business to establish confidence metrics for scoping algorithms.
Advises analytical data programmers on quality and infrastructure needs and challenges. ·
Translates analytical results and makes recommendations for improvements in the areas of application.
Identifies data quality issues and drives them to resolution.
Identifies and independently resolves data issues. ·
Creates advanced transformations and applies advanced techniques for dealing with small sample sizes independently.
Assist Mobility Solutions Directors, vendors, and third parties in the identification and quantification of applications for analytics and development of project charters and plans as appropriate ·
Mentor and train less experienced Analysts.
Helps set goals, identifies training opportunities, and manages day to day activities of the Data Science team ·
Creates the roadmap for the analytics stack and sets priority for development
QUALIFICATIONS
MS degree in Analytics, Statistics, or Mathematics field and 8+ years of Data Science/Analytics experience or PhD degree and 5+ years of Data Science / Algorithm development experience
Advanced knowledge of the various Analytics applications on the market
Experience with Azure and Amazon cloud environments
Demonstrated ability to apply techniques as appropriate for extremely large data sets with 1,000+ variables (columns)
Experience designing, applying, and improving algorithms/models on streaming data
Experience designing robust algorithms capable of adapting to missing, sparse, or poor data, that may also include differing frequencies of collection at different times.
Able to analyze business data using 5 or more of the Statistical/Mathematical Specialties and expertise in 3 or more of the Statistical/Mathematical Specialties below:
Sample Selection / Stratification
Experimental Design
Categorical Data Analysis
Linear Regression
Non-Parametric Analysis
Multivariate Analysis
Survey Design and Analysis
Survival Analysis
Time Series Analysis
Forecasting
Optimization
Simulation Models
Decision Trees Heuristic Models
Algorithmic Models
Complex Event Design
Demonstrated experience with Business Rules Engines, such as DROOLS or KAFKA, for building events, predictions, and prescriptions for end users
Experience with current generation digital tools: Python, Databrix, R, Java, MS BI Tools, and Tableau
Preferred:
Familiar with Agile development methods
Expertise acquired through prior experience in applying statistical/mathematical techniques in several business units/focus areas (Operations, Supply Chain, Real-Estate, Pricing, Marketing, etc)
Capable of communicating the technical needs of medium scale, high-value, technically complex projects to laypersons or senior level management · Experience with deploying Artificial Intelligence in an end-user application
Experience with structured and unstructured databases, and familiarity with different data models
Experience in user interface / user experience (UIX) design principals
Familiar with api design and database query/ingestion
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