Clayton Davis
About Clayton Davis
Clayton Davis is the Sr. Director for AI, Federal at Maximus, with a background in data science, consulting, and STEM, specializing in KPI enhancement and staff development.
Title
Clayton Davis is the Sr. Director for AI, Federal at Maximus, a role he has held since 2023.
Professional Experience at Maximus
Clayton Davis currently works at Maximus as the Sr. Director for AI, Federal. This position involves directing AI initiatives within federal projects, bringing his extensive experience in data science and technology to the forefront. He joined Maximus in 2023.
Previous Roles at CVS Health
Before joining Maximus, Clayton Davis served as the Director of Data Science at CVS Health from 2022 to 2023. During his 10-month tenure, he was responsible for leading data-driven initiatives and integrating advanced data science methodologies to enhance business operations.
Career with Booz Allen Hamilton
Clayton Davis had a significant tenure at Booz Allen Hamilton where he held multiple roles. He started as an Associate, Lead Scientist (2015-2017), and advanced to Lead Associate, Senior Lead Scientist (2017-2019). He then became a Sr. Associate, Chief Technologist - Analytics from 2019 to 2021. Throughout these roles, he specialized in analytics and scientific leadership, contributing to various high-impact projects.
Role at Modzy
From 2019 to 2022, Clayton Davis was the Director of Data Science at Modzy in Memphis, Tennessee. In this role, he led data science teams and projects, focusing on the application of data science to strategic business needs and fostering the development of AI solutions.
Educational Background
Clayton Davis holds both a Master’s and a Bachelor’s degree in Physics from The University of Memphis. He earned his Master's degree from 2004 to 2006 and his Bachelor's degree from 2001 to 2004. His education in physics laid a strong foundation for his career in data science and AI.
Consulting and Early Career
Early in his career, Clayton Davis worked as an Algorithm Consultant for an independent consultancy between 2014 and 2015 in Haymarket, VA. He also held a consulting role at FourWinds Limited Company from 2013 to 2014. Prior to this, he was a Senior Scientist at Areté Associates from 2006 to 2013. These roles helped him build on his STEM background and develop consulting skills that he currently leverages in leadership roles.
Specializations
Clayton Davis specializes in translating Data Science insights into Key Performance Indicator (KPI) boosters for executive colleagues. His focus includes mentoring and developing staff abilities in Data Science, AI, and Machine Learning Operations (MLOps).