Shane Forrestal
About Shane Forrestal
Shane Forrestal is a Senior Data Scientist at American Electric Power, where he provides analytical insights to support field employees and detect incorrect installations. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Mathematics from Ohio University and a Master's degree in Data Science from the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay.
Current Role as Senior Data Scientist
Shane Forrestal currently serves as a Senior Data Scientist at American Electric Power, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he supports field employees by providing analytical insights and detecting incorrect installations. He develops and implements meter and grid analytics to identify potential energy diversion and detect failing equipment. His responsibilities also include leading special projects, writing and running user acceptance test cases on data, and conducting research and development on existing grid issues to improve operational efficiency.
Experience at American Electric Power
Shane Forrestal has extensive experience at American Electric Power, where he has worked in various capacities since 2014. He began as a Load Research Analyst from 2014 to 2016, followed by roles as an Associate Data Scientist from 2016 to 2018 and as a Data Scientist from 2018 to 2022. Throughout his tenure, he has focused on enhancing customer analytics through customer segmentation analysis and propensity modeling, and he has acted as a liaison between the business unit and third-party entities.
Educational Background in Mathematics and Data Science
Shane Forrestal earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics from Ohio University, where he studied from 2006 to 2011. He later pursued a Master of Science in Data Science at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, completing his studies from 2017 to 2022. This educational background has equipped him with the analytical skills necessary for his roles in data science and analytics.
Previous Experience at ReCasa Financial Group
Before joining American Electric Power, Shane Forrestal worked at ReCasa Financial Group as a Service & Support Manager from 2011 to 2014. In this role, he was responsible for managing service and support operations, which provided him with valuable experience in customer service and operational management.