Ivona Contardo, Ph.D
About Ivona Contardo, Ph.D
Ivona Contardo, Ph.D., is the Head of Machine Learning at Unbounce with extensive experience in data science and machine learning across various industries.
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Ivona Contardo, Ph.D, currently holds the position of Head of Machine Learning at Unbounce. She has been with the company since 2023 and is based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
Work Experience at Wrk
Ivona Contardo served as the Director of Analytics, Data Science, and Operational Excellence at Wrk from 2022 to 2023. During her four months in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, she focused on optimizing data strategies and implementing advanced analytics to support the company's objectives.
Work Experience at Symend
Ivona Contardo has an extensive tenure at Symend. She progressed through various roles, including Senior Data Scientist, Lead Data Scientist, Manager of Advanced Analytics, and finally, Director of Data Science. Her work at Symend, based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, spanned from 2020 to 2022. During this time, she contributed significantly to the company's data science and analytics initiatives.
Work Experience at Golden Arrow Bus Services
Ivona Contardo worked as an AI Analyst at Golden Arrow Bus Services Pty Ltd from 2018 to 2019. Based in Cape Town, South Africa, she applied her skills in machine learning and data analysis to improve transportation services.
Academic Background
Ivona Contardo earned her Ph.D. in Statistics from Stellenbosch University, completing her studies from 2013 to 2019. She previously attained her M.Comm in Statistics and Economics in 2006, Hons B.Comm in 2004, and B.Comm in 2003, all from Stellenbosch University. Her academic endeavors have provided a strong foundation in statistical methods and economic theory.