Austin Frazer
About Austin Frazer
Austin Frazer is a Data Scientist at General Mills in San Antonio, Texas, with a background in economics and business analytics.
Title: Data Scientist
Austin Frazer holds the position of Data Scientist at General Mills, based in San Antonio, Texas. His role involves leveraging data analysis and predictive modeling to enhance business operations and decision-making processes within the company.
Professional Experience at General Mills
Austin Frazer is currently employed as a Data Scientist at General Mills. His notable contributions include developing predictive models that have significantly improved supply chain efficiency by 15%. In addition, Austin mentors junior data scientists through the company's internal mentorship program. He was recognized with the 'Innovator of the Year' award in 2022 for his outstanding contributions to data-driven decision making.
Previous Roles in Data Science and Analytics
Before joining General Mills, Austin Frazer held various roles in data science and analytics. He served as a Decision Science Analyst at USAA for nine months from 2020 to 2021 and was a Data Scientist / Marketing Analyst at H-E-B from 2018 to 2020. His career also includes six years as an Economist / Commodity Analyst at the Bureau of Labor Statistics and a year as a Logistics Management Specialist at the United States Department of the Army.
Educational Background and Expertise
Austin Frazer completed his Master of Science in Business Analytics from The George Washington University - School of Business in 2018, following a year of graduate coursework in Statistics at the same institution. He also holds a Master of Arts in Economics from the University of California, Irvine, and a Bachelor of Science in Economics from The University of Texas at Dallas.
Contributions to the Field of Data Science
Austin Frazer has made significant contributions to the field of data science beyond his corporate roles. He presented a paper on advanced retail analytics at the 2022 International Conference on Data Science and Advanced Analytics. Additionally, he volunteers as a data science advisor for a local non-profit organization in San Antonio, sharing his expertise to support community initiatives.