Sean Costello
About Sean Costello
Sean Costello is a Lead Data Scientist with a background in Civil Engineering and Data Science. He has held various roles in data analysis and engineering across multiple companies, contributing to marketing strategies and model development.
Current Role as Lead Data Scientist
Sean Costello serves as the Lead Data Scientist at Transamerica, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he supervises model development and mentors Data Scientists and Interns, contributing to the professional growth of his team. His responsibilities include overseeing data-driven projects that enhance business strategies and improve customer engagement.
Work at Transamerica
Sean Costello previously worked at Transamerica as a Data Engineer from 2018 to 2020 and as a Data Scientist from 2020 to 2022. During his tenure, he developed a concierge model that generates asset retention risk scores for participants nearing retirement. This model is utilized to prioritize call volume to a specialized call center team, demonstrating his focus on improving customer service and operational efficiency.
Education and Expertise
Sean Costello earned a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Manhattan College, where he studied from 2005 to 2009. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Science in Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering from the University of Colorado Boulder in 2010. Additionally, he completed a Data Science Immersive program at Galvanize Inc in 2018, equipping him with advanced data analysis skills.
Previous Experience in Energy and Engineering
Prior to his current role, Sean Costello held various positions in the energy and engineering sectors. He worked as an Energy Consultant at Filsinger Energy Partners from 2016 to 2018 and as a Drilling Engineer at Berry Petroleum Company from 2011 to 2013. He also served as a Business Analyst/Planning Engineer at LINN Energy, LLC from 2013 to 2015, and as a Staff Geotechnical Engineer at Terracon for six months in 2011.
Contributions to Data Science Education
In addition to his industry roles, Sean Costello contributed to data science education as an Associate Data Science Instructor at Galvanize Inc from 2018 to 2019. He also worked as a Technical Admissions Officer for one month in 2018, showcasing his commitment to fostering the next generation of data scientists.