Jérøme E. Blanch∑Xt .....― ∎ /▽
About Jérøme E. Blanch∑Xt .....― ∎ /▽
Jérøme E. Blanch is the Unit Head of Data Science Engineering at the Center for Special Business Projects at Statistics Canada. He has extensive experience in data science and analytics, having worked in various roles across government and academic institutions.
Work at Government of Canada
Currently, Jérøme E. Blanch∑Xt serves as the Unit Head of Data Science Engineering at the Center for Special Business Projects within Statistics Canada. He has held multiple roles at the Government of Canada, including Lead Data Scientist and Senior Economic Advisor at Transport Canada in 2021. His previous positions include Senior Analyst in Model Development and Acting Manager at Transport Canada. His work has involved the development of various data-driven projects and models to enhance government operations.
Education and Expertise
Jérøme E. Blanch∑Xt holds a Joint Honours Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics and Economics-Econometrics from Université de Montréal. He also earned a Master's Degree in Economics with a thesis focused on Econometrics from Université de Sherbrooke. His educational background equips him with a strong foundation in quantitative analysis and economic modeling, which he applies in his professional roles.
Background
Jérøme E. Blanch∑Xt has a diverse professional background in data science and economic analysis. He began his career as a Junior Analyst in Forest Economics at Groupe DDM and later worked as a Research Assistant in Econometrics at Université de Sherbrooke. His experience spans various sectors, including housing finance, transportation, and public policy, providing him with a broad perspective on economic issues.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Jérøme E. Blanch∑Xt has contributed to significant projects, including the development of a real-time local business conditions index using a gravity model approach and a traffic data stream system utilizing Deep Learning and YOLOv3. He has also collaborated with Microsoft on projects published by Statistics Canada and participated in data science competitions on platforms like DrivenData and AICrowd.
Professional Engagements
Jérøme E. Blanch∑Xt has been actively involved in the data science community. He moderated a Facebook group focused on Deep Learning and AI, fostering discussions and knowledge sharing among enthusiasts and professionals. Additionally, he has presented research at conferences, including the 2021 18th Conference on Robots and Vision, showcasing his contributions to open-source systems for building-height estimation.