Michael Jacobs
About Michael Jacobs
Michael Jacobs is a Manager in Risk & Compliance Analytics at Protiviti, with a diverse background in fraud analytics, data consulting, and biomedical engineering.
Current Position at Protiviti
Michael Jacobs is currently serving as Manager, Risk & Compliance Analytics at Protiviti since 2022. Located in Chicago, Illinois, his role involves managing risk and compliance analytic functions. He leverages his extensive experience in analytics and data management to drive insights and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
Previous Role at BMO Harris Bank
Before joining Protiviti, Michael Jacobs worked at BMO Harris Bank as Manager, Fraud Analytics from 2018 to 2022. During his four-year tenure in Chicago, Illinois, he was responsible for developing and implementing fraud detection strategies. His expertise in analytics played a significant role in identifying and mitigating fraudulent activities within the bank.
Educational Background
Michael Jacobs holds a Master of Science (MS) degree in Biomedical/Medical Engineering from Vanderbilt University, where he studied from 2015 to 2017. Prior to that, he obtained his undergraduate degree in Biomedical Engineering with a specialization in Biomechanics from the University of Minnesota, which he attended from 2007 to 2012. He also completed his high school education at Homestead High School from 2003 to 2007.
Expertise in Analytics Tools and Processes
Michael Jacobs is proficient in using a variety of third-party data tools such as Aginity, Hadoop, Netezza, Dataiku, and Datameer. His expertise includes designing complex queries to address critical problems, as well as executing data migration and ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes. Additionally, he is skilled in utilizing various Python libraries for analytics.
Professional Experience in Data Analytics and Engineering
Michael's professional journey includes roles such as Global Data Analyst Consultant at JLL in 2018 and Biomedical Engineering Graduate Student at Vanderbilt University from 2015 to 2017. He also accumulated hands-on experience working as a Hardware Engineer at BD from 2013 to 2014 and as a Test Engineer at Heartflow, Inc. from 2012 to 2013. His early career included positions like Summer Associate in Clinical Affairs at St. Jude Medical in 2011 and Student Researcher at the University of Minnesota's Center for Cardiovascular Repair from 2010 to 2011.