Allen Ross
About Allen Ross
Allen Ross is a Research Assistant at The George Washington University, with a diverse background in data science and biostatistics. He has worked at notable organizations such as Cigna, Amazon, and MITRE, and holds multiple degrees in Mathematics, Religion & Culture, Computer Science, and Biostatistics.
Current Role at The George Washington University
Allen Ross has been working as a Research Assistant at The George Washington University since 2020. In this role, he engages in research activities that contribute to the academic community. His work focuses on applying empirical evidence to address complex problems, utilizing his background in biostatistics and data science.
Professional Experience in Data Science
Allen Ross has accumulated significant experience in data science across various organizations. He worked at Cigna as a Data Scientist from 2017 to 2019, followed by a position at MITRE as a Senior Data Scientist from 2019 to 2022. He also held roles at Amazon and MITRE, where he served as Lead Data Scientist for a brief period in 2022. Most recently, he joined AirDNA as a Senior Data Scientist in 2023.
Educational Background
Allen Ross has a diverse educational background. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Religion & Culture and a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from Virginia Tech, both completed between 2011 and 2015. He obtained a Master of Biostatistics from Duke University from 2015 to 2017, followed by a Master of Science in Computer Science from Georgia Institute of Technology from 2018 to 2020. He is currently pursuing a PhD in Biostatistics at The George Washington University, expected to complete in 2025.
Research Interests and Focus Areas
Allen Ross has a strong interest in probabilistic decision-making, causal modeling, Bayesian inference, and reinforcement learning. His research aims to make sense of the world through empirical evidence, focusing on fair and interpretable machine learning. He enjoys exploring methodological developments and specific application areas, contributing to advancements in the field of data science.
Teaching Experience
Allen Ross served as an Adjunct Instructor at Wake Technical Community College from 2017 to 2018. In this capacity, he contributed to the education of students, sharing his knowledge and expertise in data science and related fields.