Andi Cupallari, PhD
About Andi Cupallari, PhD
Andi Cupallari, PhD, serves as the Associate Director of Advanced Analytics and Data Science at Kite Pharma and is an Adjunct Professor of Data Science at Columbia University. He has a strong academic background in Econometrics and Material Science, complemented by extensive experience in data analytics roles within the pharmaceutical industry.
Work at Kite Pharma
Andi Cupallari serves as the Associate Director of Advanced Analytics and Data Science at Kite Pharma, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he is responsible for leveraging data science techniques to enhance decision-making processes and improve operational efficiencies within the organization. His work contributes to Kite Pharma's mission of developing innovative cancer therapies.
Current Role at Columbia University
In addition to his role at Kite Pharma, Andi Cupallari is an Adjunct Professor of Data Science at Columbia University. He has been in this position since 2023, where he teaches courses related to data science and its applications. This role allows him to share his expertise with students and contribute to the academic community in New York.
Previous Experience at Novartis
Prior to his current roles, Andi Cupallari worked at Novartis in various capacities. He served as Associate Director of Global Oncology Business Analytics from 2022 to 2023. Before that, he was a Manager - Data Scientist specializing in Machine Learning and Natural Language Processing from 2020 to 2022. He also held the position of Data Scientist Summer Associate in Enterprise Analytics and Data Science for a brief period in 2019.
Educational Background
Andi Cupallari has a strong academic background in quantitative fields. He earned a PhD in Econometrics and Quantitative Economics from The Graduate Center, City University of New York, completing his studies from 2014 to 2020. He also holds a Master's Degree in Material Science and Nanotechnology from Bilkent University, which he studied from 2012 to 2014. Additionally, he obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Physics from Middle East Technical University from 2009 to 2012.
Teaching Experience
Andi Cupallari has experience in academia, having worked as a Graduate Teaching Fellow and Adjunct Professor in the Economics Department at Brooklyn College from 2015 to 2018. He also served as a Data Science Fellow at Baruch College from 2018 to 2019. These roles allowed him to engage with students and contribute to their learning in data science and economics.