Richard Cotton
About Richard Cotton
Richard Cotton is a Senior Data Evangelist at DataCamp, where he focuses on data and AI education. He has extensive experience in data science and curriculum development, having held various roles at DataCamp and other organizations over the years.
Current Role at DataCamp
Richard Cotton currently serves as a Senior Data Evangelist at DataCamp, a position he has held since 2024 in the New York City Metropolitan Area. In this role, he focuses on promoting data literacy and enhancing educational offerings related to data science and artificial intelligence. He also creates webinars and live training sessions to facilitate learning in these domains.
Previous Experience at DataCamp
Richard Cotton has held multiple positions at DataCamp, contributing significantly to the organization. He worked as a Curriculum Architect from 2019 to 2021, a Learning Solutions Architect from 2021 to 2022, and as a Data Evangelist from 2022 to 2024. His earlier roles included Senior R Course Creator and Curriculum Lead, where he developed educational content and ensured quality in data science courses.
Educational Background
Richard Cotton earned a Master of Mathematics (MMath) from the University of Warwick, studying from 1997 to 2001. He later obtained a Master of Research (MRes) in Environmental Mathematics from the University of York, where he studied from 2004 to 2005. His academic background provides a strong foundation in mathematics and data science.
Podcast Hosting and Content Creation
Richard hosts the DataFramed podcast, which is available on DataCamp's platform. He is actively involved in creating educational resources, including cheat sheets for data and AI learning. His contributions extend to developing courses on intermediate regression and experimental design in R, as well as teaching topics such as regression, sampling, and hypothesis testing.
Professional Experience in Data Science
Before joining DataCamp, Richard Cotton gained extensive experience in data science and analytics. He worked as a Data Scientist at Weill Cornell Medical College in Qatar from 2014 to 2016 and held various roles in the UK, including Mathematician and Data Scientist at the Health and Safety Laboratory. His diverse background includes leadership positions such as Chief Executive at The Damned Liars Ltd and Senior Analytical Consultant at TDX Group.