Lisa Stuart
About Lisa Stuart
Lisa Stuart is a Data Science Instructor and Staff Data Scientist at Thermo Fisher Scientific, with extensive experience in data science and analytics. She has held various positions in academia and industry, contributing to significant projects and mentoring aspiring data scientists.
Work at DataCamp
Lisa Stuart has served as a Data Science Instructor at DataCamp since 2019. In this role, she focuses on teaching data science concepts and methodologies to learners. Her experience in data science and education allows her to effectively communicate complex topics to a diverse audience. She has contributed to the development of various courses and learning materials that enhance the learning experience for students interested in data science.
Current Position at Thermo Fisher Scientific
Since 2020, Lisa Stuart has held the position of Staff Data Scientist at Thermo Fisher Scientific in Carlsbad, California. In this capacity, she applies her expertise in data science to support various projects within the organization. Her role involves utilizing advanced analytical techniques to derive insights from data, thereby contributing to the company's objectives in the scientific and healthcare sectors.
Education and Expertise
Lisa Stuart earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology from the University of Washington, where she studied from 2011 to 2014. She further expanded her knowledge in data science through various certifications, including the Microsoft Professional Program for Data Science and a specialization in Genomic Data Science from Johns Hopkins University. Additionally, she participated in multiple summer institutes focused on statistical genetics and big data at the University of Washington.
Professional Background
Lisa Stuart has a diverse professional background in data science and analytics. Before her current roles, she worked at Amazon as a Data Scientist/Business Intelligence Engineer II and at Starbucks as a Data Scientist. She also served as a Business Intelligence Manager at Expedia Group. Earlier in her career, she gained experience as a Data Science Teaching Assistant at Kal Academy and as a Cytology Lab Assistant at CellNetix Pathology and Laboratories.
Achievements in Data Science
Throughout her career, Lisa Stuart has made significant contributions to data science practices. She translated a legacy model from over 200 Databricks Notebooks into a modularized core of three, which reduced run-time from two weeks to two days. She also established best practices for GitHub usage with Databricks, including peer review processes and ETL workflows. Additionally, she developed a mentoring program for aspiring data scientists, aiding in their career transitions.