Pete Baker
About Pete Baker
Pete Baker serves as the Vice President of Data Science Product at E Source, where he focuses on data and AI strategy. He has extensive experience in data science and product delivery, having previously held various roles at Pacific Gas and Electric Company and other organizations.
Current Role at E Source
Pete Baker serves as the Vice President of Data Science Product at E Source, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he focuses on data and AI strategy, leveraging his extensive background in data science and product development. His leadership aims to enhance the company's offerings in data science and product innovation.
Previous Experience at Pacific Gas and Electric Company
Prior to his current role, Baker worked at Pacific Gas and Electric Company for several years in various capacities. He served as Senior Manager of Data Product Delivery from 2018 to 2021, where he managed data product initiatives. He also held positions as Principal Data Scientist and Technical Lead from 2016 to 2018, and Senior Product Manager for Emerging Grid Technologies from 2014 to 2016. His contributions included architecting a common medallion data architecture on Databricks.
Educational Background
Baker studied at the University of Strathclyde, where he earned a PhD in Electrical Engineering from 2006 to 2009. He also completed a Postgraduate Certificate in Advanced Academic Studies (Researcher Development) in 2011. Earlier, he obtained a BEng (Hons) in Electronic and Electrical Engineering from the same institution, completing his undergraduate studies from 1999 to 2004.
Expertise and Specializations
Baker specializes in building software and machine learning products and teams. His expertise extends to enterprise and product architecture, as well as agile coaching. He has a strong focus on data strategy and AI applications, which he integrates into his current role to drive innovation and efficiency.
Career History and Roles
Baker's career includes diverse roles in technology and engineering. He worked as a Network Administrator and Project Support Engineer at Sun Microsystems from 2002 to 2003. He also served as an Advanced Projects Engineer at SENTIENT ENERGY from 2012 to 2014 and as a Research Associate at the University of Strathclyde from 2009 to 2012. His varied experience contributes to his comprehensive understanding of data science and product development.