Will Dowling
About Will Dowling
Will Dowling is a Data Science Researcher at Spencer Stuart, where he specializes in social science analytics and machine learning. He has a diverse background in leadership advisory roles and holds a Master's degree in Quantitative Methods from Columbia University.
Current Role as Data Science Researcher
Will Dowling currently works as a Data Science Researcher at Spencer Stuart in New York, New York. He has been in this role since 2022. In this position, he focuses on social science analytics, machine learning, model development, and statistical analysis. He co-leads the analysis and validation study of situational judgement test data across an executive population, contributing to the firm's research initiatives.
Previous Experience at Spencer Stuart
Will Dowling has extensive experience at Spencer Stuart, where he held multiple roles. He started as an Intern in 2017 for two months in the Greater Boston Area. He then served as an Analyst in Leadership Advisory from 2018 to 2021 in Boston, Massachusetts, followed by a position as an Associate in Leadership Advisory from 2021 to 2022 in Washington, D.C. His work in these roles involved providing insights and support in leadership advisory services.
Educational Background
Will Dowling holds a Master's degree in Quantitative Methods with a specialization in Data Science from Columbia University, where he studied from 2022 to 2023. He also earned a Bachelor's degree in Political Science and Environmental Studies from Middlebury College. Additionally, he studied Political Theory at The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) in 2015 and Political Science and Public Policy at The University of Edinburgh from 2016 to 2017.
Internship Experience
Will Dowling has completed several internships that contributed to his professional development. In 2016, he worked as a Legal Research Intern at Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP for three months in the Cincinnati Area, KY. He also served as an Account Management Intern at 1% for the Planet for two months in the same region. His early internship experience includes a two-month position at Spencer Stuart in 2017.
Specializations and Skills
Will Dowling specializes in social science analytics, machine learning, model development, and statistical analysis. These skills were developed during his master's program and are applied in his current role as a Data Science Researcher. His expertise in these areas supports his contributions to data-driven decision-making and research at Spencer Stuart.