Ada Chiara Capuano
About Ada Chiara Capuano
Ada Chiara Capuano is a Data Scientist at Delivery Hero in Berlin, Germany, with a background in physical chemistry and physics, and experience in predictive analytics and machine learning.
Current Role at Delivery Hero
Ada Chiara Capuano is currently a Data Scientist at Delivery Hero in Berlin, Germany. In her role, she focuses on using data-driven methods to optimize operational efficiency and improve customer experiences. Notably, she developed a machine learning model to optimize delivery routes, bringing significant improvements to Delivery Hero's logistics.
Previous Experience at Comcast
Prior to her current role, Ada worked as a Data Scientist at Comcast for 11 months in 2021. During her tenure at Comcast, she applied her expertise in data science to enhance business operations and customer insights. Her contributions helped to build predictive models that improved service delivery and customer satisfaction.
Education and Academic Background
Ada Chiara Capuano holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Physical Chemistry from Heriot-Watt University, obtained between 2015 and 2019. During her PhD, she published a research paper on Quantum Chemistry. She also earned a Master's degree in Physics from Università degli Studi di Trieste (2012-2015) and a Bachelor's degree in Physics from Università del Salento (2009-2012).
Insight Data Science Fellowship
Ada participated in the Insight Data Science program as a Data Science Fellow from 2020 to 2021 for 4 months. This fellowship allowed her to deepen her skills in data science and its application to real-world problems. The experience provided her with practical knowledge that she later applied in her professional roles.
Community Involvement and Mentorship
Ada volunteers as a mentor for aspiring data scientists through the Women in Data Science (WiDS) initiative. Her mentorship helps newcomers to the field by providing guidance and support, fostering a more inclusive data science community. She actively engages in mentoring to share her knowledge and experiences, contributing to the professional development of future data scientists.
Specialized Skills in Predictive Analytics
Ada specializes in predictive analytics, a key area in data science. At Delivery Hero, she has implemented several predictive models designed to enhance customer experience. Her expertise in this area enables her to predict trends and behaviors, which supports strategic decision-making and drives business success.
Conference Participation
In 2023, Ada presented a talk on 'Data Science in E-commerce' at the Berlin Data Science Conference. Her presentation covered insights and strategies on applying data science in the e-commerce sector, showcasing her knowledge and experience in the field. This participation highlights her active role in the data science community and her commitment to sharing knowledge.