Emily Hackett Jones
About Emily Hackett Jones
Emily Hackett Jones is an Associate Director at KPMG Australia, with a strong background in analytics and data science. She has held various positions in academia and industry, specializing in data mining, classification algorithms, and big data analytics.
Work at KPMG Australia
Emily Hackett Jones has been serving as an Associate Director at KPMG Australia since 2021. In this role, she leverages her extensive experience in analytics and data science to drive strategic initiatives. Her responsibilities include developing analytics solutions and implementing AI-backed algorithms that enhance business decision-making processes.
Previous Experience in Data Science and Analytics
Prior to her current role, Emily worked at LIFELENZ as Analytics Lead and Senior Data Scientist from 2019 to 2021. She also held a position at Accenture as a Data Scientist from 2012 to 2017. Additionally, she worked as a Bioinformatician at the Centre for Cancer Biology from 2017 to 2019. These roles contributed to her strong foundation in data mining, classification algorithms, and retail analytics.
Education and Expertise
Emily Hackett Jones holds a PhD in Theoretical and Mathematical Physics from Durham University, where she studied from 2001 to 2004. She also completed a Master's degree in Science (MSc) at the University of Adelaide from 2000 to 2002. Her educational background is complemented by expertise in bioinformatics, applied mathematics, and statistics, which she has applied throughout her career.
Postdoctoral Research Experience
Emily has significant postdoctoral research experience, having worked at The University of Edinburgh as a Postdoctoral Fellow from 2004 to 2008 and at The University of Melbourne as a Postdoctoral Researcher from 2009 to 2012. These positions allowed her to deepen her research skills and contribute to various academic projects in her field.
Specializations in Data Analytics
Emily specializes in several areas within data analytics, including time series forecasting and big data analytics. Her proficiency in developing analytics platforms and AI-backed algorithms positions her as a knowledgeable professional in the field, capable of addressing complex data challenges.