Reece Wooten
About Reece Wooten
Reece Wooten is the Lead Data Scientist at Chevron in Houston, Texas, with a background in business analytics and economics from The University of Texas at Austin.
Lead Data Scientist at Chevron
Reece Wooten currently holds the position of Lead Data Scientist at Chevron in Houston, Texas. In this role, he empowers a team of data scientists within the supply chain business unit, delivering advanced machine learning and optimization tools. His work contributes significantly to Chevron's data science strategy by developing scalable and supportable solutions that address complex business challenges.
Previous Roles at Chevron
Prior to becoming Lead Data Scientist, Reece Wooten worked as a Data Scientist at Chevron from 2018 to 2022 in Houston, Texas Area. During this period, he honed his skills in mathematical optimization and project management, focusing on creating high-quality data science solutions. His contributions were pivotal in advancing Chevron's data-driven initiatives.
Education in Business Analytics and Economics
Reece Wooten studied at The University of Texas at Austin where he earned a Master of Science in Business Analytics (2017-2018) and a Bachelor of Arts in Economics (2014-2017). His academic background provided a strong foundation in statistics, machine learning, and programming, particularly in R and Python. These skills have been instrumental in his professional data science career.
Early Career and Internships
Reece Wooten's early career includes several positions such as a Supplemental Instructor at The University of Texas at Austin (2017), an Analytics and Big Data Intern at Analytics Advisory Group, LLC (2016), and a project leader for IT'S TIME TEXAS (2015). These roles, primarily based in Austin, Texas, helped build his expertise in data analytics and project leadership.
Leadership and Editorial Roles
Throughout his career, Reece Wooten has held various leadership and editorial positions, including Vice President of Omicron Delta Epsilon (2016-2017), Senior Editor at The Developing Economist (2015-2017), and Academic Officer at Texas Economic Association (2015-2016). These roles demonstrate his ability to manage teams and engage in high-level academic discourse.