Patrick Mende
About Patrick Mende
Patrick Mende is a Senior Data Scientist with extensive experience in data analysis and visualization. He has worked at notable organizations such as Shopify, Expedia Group, and Carnegie Mellon University, and holds a PhD in Physics from Carnegie Mellon University.
Current Role at Shelf Engine
Patrick Mende currently serves as a Senior Data Scientist at Shelf Engine, a position he has held since 2023. He works in a hybrid capacity based in Seattle, Washington. In this role, he applies his expertise in data science to enhance operational efficiencies and improve data-driven decision-making processes.
Previous Experience in Data Science
Before joining Shelf Engine, Patrick Mende accumulated extensive experience in data science across various organizations. He worked at Shopify as a Senior Data Scientist from 2021 to 2023. Prior to that, he held positions at Expedia Group, where he progressed from Data Scientist I to Data Scientist II between 2018 and 2021. His earlier roles include Data Scientist Resident at Galvanize Inc and Data Scientist at Neal Analytics.
Education and Academic Background
Patrick Mende earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Physics from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, completing his studies from 2005 to 2009. He further advanced his education at Carnegie Mellon University, where he obtained a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Physics from 2009 to 2015. During his time at Carnegie Mellon, he also served as a Teaching Assistant and Research Assistant.
Technical Skills and Expertise
Patrick Mende possesses strong technical skills in data science, particularly in debugging code and creating clean, attractive data visualizations. He is proficient in writing readable and maintainable code using programming languages and tools such as Python, SQL/Hive, and Spark. His expertise contributes to effective data analysis and visualization in his current and previous roles.