Kevin Bishop
About Kevin Bishop
Kevin Bishop is a Principal Data Scientist with extensive experience in data science roles across various companies, including 80 Acres Farms and 84.51˚. He holds a Master's degree in Computer Science from The Johns Hopkins University and a Bachelor's degree in Economics and Philosophy from Hillsdale College.
Current Role at 80 Acres Farms
Kevin Bishop serves as the Principal Data Scientist at 80 Acres Farms, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he focuses on leveraging data science to enhance agricultural practices and improve operational efficiency. His expertise contributes to the company's mission of advancing sustainable farming through technology.
Previous Experience at 84.51˚
Kevin Bishop has extensive experience at 84.51˚, where he worked in various capacities. He began as an Analyst from 2015 to 2017, followed by roles as Lead Data Scientist from 2017 to 2019, and briefly as Director of Data Science in 2019. His tenure at the company spanned four years, during which he developed significant analytical skills and contributed to data-driven decision-making.
Experience at Earnin
Bishop worked as a Staff Data Scientist at Earnin from 2019 to 2020. During his time at the company, he applied his data science skills to support financial technology initiatives, focusing on data analysis and modeling to enhance user experience and product offerings.
Educational Background
Kevin Bishop holds a Master of Science in Computer Science from The Johns Hopkins University, where he studied from 2018 to 2021. He also earned a Bachelor's Degree in Economics and Philosophy from Hillsdale College, completing his studies from 2008 to 2012. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his work in data science and analytics.
Early Career and Research Experience
Before his roles in data science, Kevin Bishop worked as a Research Assistant to the President at Hillsdale College from 2012 to 2013. He also gained experience in finance as Executive Vice President of Research & Portfolio Management at MRM Capital from 2013 to 2016. His early career included an internship at MRM Capital in 2011 and a position as a Credit Protection Specialist at RDI Marketing Services in 2010.