Dandy Cruise
About Dandy Cruise
Dandy Cruise is a Data Scientist with extensive experience in the finance sector, currently working at First Derivatives and KX in London. He has a background in Management Science and Information System Studies from Trinity College Dublin and has held various roles in data analysis and consulting since 2014.
Work at First Derivatives
Dandy Cruise has been employed as a Data Scientist at First Derivatives since 2018. In this role, Cruise has contributed to various data-driven projects, focusing on building APIs and scalable data tools for business stakeholders in the finance sector. The position is based in London, England, where Cruise has gained extensive experience in data science applications within the financial industry.
Work at KX
Since 2020, Dandy Cruise has served as a KDB+ Consultant at KX, also located in London. Prior to this role, Cruise worked as a Junior KDB+ Consultant at KX from 2018 to 2020. In both positions, Cruise has been involved in data management and analytics, enhancing the capabilities of KDB+ systems for various clients.
Education and Expertise
Dandy Cruise studied at Trinity College Dublin, earning a Bachelor of Arts in Management Science and Information System Studies (MSISS) from 2014 to 2018. Prior to this, Cruise completed secondary education at Holy Child Killiney from 2005 to 2014. This educational background has provided a strong foundation in data science and management principles.
Background in Business Intelligence
Before transitioning to data science, Dandy Cruise worked as a Business Intelligence Analyst at RedBarrel for three months in 2017. This role involved analyzing data to support business decisions. Additionally, Cruise has experience in various customer service roles, including bartending and event promotion, which contributed to a diverse skill set.
Achievements in Data Projects
Dandy Cruise has been involved in the full lifecycle of data projects within the prime finance desk at a London-based investment bank. Notably, Cruise developed a centralized data capture system that collects global data across all entities for a tier-2 investment bank, demonstrating expertise in managing complex data environments.