Tim Shokair, Ph.D.
About Tim Shokair, Ph.D.
Tim Shokair, Ph.D., serves as the Director of Data Science at Condé Nast, bringing over a decade of experience in quantitative data analysis and simulation. He has held various leadership roles in data science across multiple organizations, including CCC Intelligent Solutions and NBCUniversal Media.
Work at Condé Nast
Tim Shokair, Ph.D., has been serving as the Director of Data Science at Condé Nast since 2021. In this role, he focuses on leveraging data science techniques to drive business insights and enhance decision-making processes. His expertise in quantitative data analysis and simulation contributes to the company's ability to extract value from data, both structured and unstructured.
Previous Experience in Data Science
Before joining Condé Nast, Tim Shokair held several significant positions in data science. He worked at CCC Intelligent Solutions as the Director of Data Science from 2020 to 2021 and briefly as Senior Director of Data Science in 2021. Prior to that, he was the Director of Data Science at NBCUniversal Media, LLC from 2019 to 2020. His experience also includes a two-year tenure as Data Science Director at dscout and a position as a Data Scientist at Eyeview.
Educational Background
Tim Shokair earned his Ph.D. in Physics from the University of Pennsylvania, where he also completed his M.S.E. in Material Science and Engineering. He studied at the University of California, Berkeley, obtaining an A.B. in Physics. His academic journey included roles as a Graduate Research Assistant and Teaching Assistant at the University of Pennsylvania, as well as a Lecturer at UC Berkeley.
Transition to Data Science
Tim Shokair transitioned from a career in experimental particle physics to data science, bringing a decade of experience in quantitative data analysis and simulation. This shift allowed him to apply his analytical skills in a business context, focusing on extracting actionable insights from complex data sets.
Professional Development and Fellowships
Throughout his career, Tim Shokair has engaged in various professional development activities. He was a Nuclear Science and Security Consortium Fellow at UC Berkeley from 2012 to 2015 and served as a Postdoctoral Fellow in Computational Engineering at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. These roles contributed to his expertise in data science and quantitative analysis.