Seth Hill
About Seth Hill
Seth Hill is a Data Engineer with experience in enhancing data processing capabilities and optimizing traffic models. He has worked at Urban SDK since 2021 and previously held positions at Allstate Benefits and the University of Central Florida.
Work at Urban SDK
Seth Hill has been employed as a Data Engineer at Urban SDK since 2021. In this role, he focuses on enhancing data processing capabilities and optimizing data pipelines. He engineered and optimized a feature generation pipeline for a nationally scalable traffic model that operates effectively in areas without count stations. His work includes building and automating ETL pipelines to AWS S3, which facilitate the ingestion of tens of terabytes of mobile user data monthly using PySpark and Spark frameworks.
Previous Experience at Allstate Benefits
Prior to joining Urban SDK, Seth Hill worked at Allstate Benefits as a Data Analyst in Operational Excellence from 2018 to 2021. During his three years in this position, based in Jacksonville, Florida, he contributed to data analysis initiatives that aimed to improve operational efficiency and effectiveness within the organization.
Graduate Research Assistant at University of Central Florida
Seth Hill served as a Graduate Research Assistant at the University of Central Florida from 2012 to 2015. His responsibilities included conducting research and supporting academic projects in the field of Materials Science and Engineering. This experience provided him with a strong foundation in data analysis and research methodologies.
Educational Background
Seth Hill holds a Master of Science (M.S.) in Materials Science and Engineering from the University of Central Florida, which he completed from 2012 to 2014. He also earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Physics with a Minor in Mathematics from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, studying from 2008 to 2011. Additionally, he attended Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology for one year, focusing on Engineering Physics, and completed a Data Science Career Track at Springboard in 2018.
Technical Skills and Projects
Seth Hill has developed a range of technical skills in data engineering and analysis. He has engaged in feature engineering and tuning for traffic models, collaborating closely with data scientists to enhance model accuracy and scalability. He also participated in creating a traffic impact analysis tool that significantly reduces the time required for traffic impact analysis studies.