Jeffrey Lai
About Jeffrey Lai
Jeffrey Lai is a Sr. Analyst specializing in Marketing Analytics and Reporting at Acumatica, where he has worked since 2020. He holds advanced degrees in Data Science and Computational and Applied Mathematics from the University of Washington and has experience in various analytical roles across multiple industries.
Work at Acumatica
Jeffrey Lai has been serving as a Senior Analyst in Marketing Analytics and Reporting at Acumatica since 2020. In this role, he focuses on analyzing marketing data to drive strategic decisions and improve reporting processes. His work contributes to the overall effectiveness of marketing initiatives at the company, which is based in Kirkland, Washington.
Education and Expertise
Jeffrey Lai holds multiple degrees from the University of Washington. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Computational and Applied Mathematics and a Bachelor of Science in Economics, both completed between 2008 and 2012. He further advanced his education by obtaining a Master of Science in Data Science from 2019 to 2021. His academic background provides a solid foundation in analytical techniques and data-driven decision-making.
Professional Background
Before joining Acumatica, Jeffrey Lai gained diverse experience in various roles. He worked as an Intern at Deloitte for two months in 2011. He held the position of Deputy Section Manager in Analytics at Foxconn from 2018 to 2019. Additionally, he served as an Actuarial Specialist at Zurich Insurance Company Ltd in Taipei City, Taiwan, from 2013 to 2014. His earlier role as Manager of Tableau Consulting at Scientific Formosa Inc. from 2014 to 2018 allowed him to lead a team in business intelligence and data visualization.
Technical Skills and Certifications
Jeffrey Lai possesses advanced technical skills in programming languages including SQL, Python, R, and Java. He has a strong background in statistical techniques and machine learning, with expertise in support vector machines and random forests. He also holds a Tableau Certified Associate credential, which demonstrates his proficiency in Tableau Desktop and Tableau Server, further enhancing his capabilities in data visualization.
Projects and Contributions
Jeffrey Lai has developed a machine learning project focused on recommender systems, which is available on GitHub. This project showcases his ability to apply machine learning techniques to real-world problems, reflecting his commitment to advancing his skills and contributing to the field of data science.