Henry Cham
About Henry Cham
Henry Cham is a Senior Machine Learning Engineer at CAPE Analytics, with a background in data science and research. He has previously held positions at Ocrolus, Baylor College of Medicine, and Insight Data Science, and has a PhD in Neuroscience.
Work at CAPE Analytics
Henry Cham currently serves as a Senior Machine Learning Engineer at CAPE Analytics, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he has contributed to the development of advanced machine learning models and data engineering solutions. Notably, he created a KNN model and data engineering pipeline that imputes missing values for 29 features across 72 million single-family homes. This work is integral to CAPE's prefill product for home insurance applications. Additionally, he fine-tuned an EfficientNet model to achieve 88% accuracy in detecting chimneys from aerial imagery, which supports insurance premium adjustments.
Previous Experience at Ocrolus
Henry Cham worked at Ocrolus as a Data Scientist from 2019 to 2021, and later as a Senior Data Scientist for a brief period in 2021. During his tenure, he focused on applying data science techniques to enhance operational efficiency and improve data processing capabilities. His role involved developing models and algorithms that supported various business functions, contributing to the overall success of the organization in the Greater New York City Area.
Research Background at Baylor College of Medicine
Henry Cham spent six years at Baylor College of Medicine as a Graduate Researcher from 2013 to 2019. His research focused on neuroscience, where he gained extensive experience in data analysis and scientific methodologies. This role allowed him to develop a strong foundation in research practices and contributed to his analytical skills, which he later applied in the field of data science.
Education and Expertise
Henry Cham holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Neuroscience from Baylor College of Medicine, which he earned between 2013 and 2019. Prior to this, he obtained a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Psychology from Binghamton University from 2008 to 2012. His educational background provides him with a unique perspective on data analysis and machine learning, particularly in understanding human behavior and cognitive processes.
Experience as Data Science Fellow and Coach
Henry Cham participated in the Insight Data Science program as a Data Science Fellow for four months in 2018 to 2019. This program equipped him with practical skills in data science and machine learning. Additionally, he worked as a Data Science Coach at Flatiron School for five months in 2019, where he guided students in developing their data science skills and knowledge.