Stacy Newmaster, Cap
About Stacy Newmaster, Cap
Stacy Newmaster is a Senior Associate in Data Analytics at Mutual of Omaha, where she has worked since 2017. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics from the University of Nebraska at Omaha and a Master's Degree in Operations Research from Kansas State University.
Current Role at Mutual of Omaha
Stacy Newmaster serves as a Senior Associate in Data Analytics at Mutual of Omaha, a position she has held since 2017. In this role, she monitors model performance and investigates indications of degradation, applying necessary revisions to maintain efficiency. She is a core group member and presenter for the company-wide Data Science Community of Practice, contributing to knowledge sharing and collaboration among peers. Her work includes developing and productionizing response and persistency models for various products, aimed at maximizing organizational profitability.
Previous Experience in Data Analytics and Operations
Before joining Mutual of Omaha, Stacy Newmaster held several positions that contributed to her expertise in data analytics and operations. She worked as a Staff Assistant at the University of Nebraska at Omaha from 2012 to 2017 and as a Teaching Assistant from 2002 to 2005. Additionally, she served as a Traffic Specialist at Gordmans for one year in 2006. Her experience also includes officiating volleyball at the YMCA of Greater Omaha from 2006 to 2011, which provided her with diverse skills in team dynamics and communication.
Education and Expertise in Mathematics and Operations Research
Stacy Newmaster earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics from the University of Nebraska at Omaha, where she studied from 2001 to 2005. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master’s Degree in Operations Research from Kansas State University, completing her studies from 2014 to 2016. This educational background has equipped her with strong analytical skills and a solid foundation in quantitative methods, which she applies in her current role in data analytics.
Contributions to Data Science and Technology Modernization
In her current position, Stacy Newmaster explores the viability of business initiatives and implements methods to validate and quantify testing impacts on cost savings and profitability. She actively mentors junior team members, championing standardized practices through code reviews and knowledge sharing. Additionally, she contributes to enterprise technology modernization efforts by collaborating with external partners to enhance data warehouse architecture and improve scheduled ETL processes.