Careers Talk: Data Science and e-commerce at Wayfair

Date

Nov 9, 2018

Time

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Affiliation

Wayfair

Series

IMPRS-MPSSE Seminar

Language

en

Main Topic

Physik

Other Topics

Physik

Description

The talk will be about what the job as Data Scientist is like in the industry, the career opportunities that go along with it, plus how to make the transition given your current academic background. We will focus on Data Science at Wayfair, a large online retailer for home goods. As one of the fastest growing tech companies in Boston/Berlin, Wayfair relies on complex data analysis across all facets of the organization. Data Science is at the core of Wayfair’s business model, ranging from cutting edge online marketing via an algorithmically powered customer experience to a world-class fulfillment network. The Data Science group is made up of team members with diverse skill sets across quantitative disciplines, dedicated to solving some of the most analytically challenging problems at Wayfair. The work we do and will talk about encompasses:  - Data mining - uncover deep insight hidden in our vast repository of raw data, and provide tactical guidance on how to act on findings - Algorithm design - develop quantitative models, leveraging machine learning and advanced data analysis techniques - Algorithm platform engineering - architect and build technical platforms for our algorithmic engines to run at scale

Last modified: Nov 9, 2018, 1:05:53 AM