Branko Boskovic
About Branko Boskovic
Branko Boskovic is a Staff Data Scientist at Wealthsimple with a strong background in economics and expertise in causal inference and experimentation.
Current Role at Wealthsimple
Branko Boskovic serves as a Staff Data Scientist at Wealthsimple, a role he has held since 2022. In this position, he applies his expertise in data science, specifically in causal inference and experimentation, to various projects aimed at driving the company’s data-driven decision-making processes.
Previous Role at Wealthsimple
Prior to his current role, Branko Boskovic worked as a Senior Data Scientist at Wealthsimple from 2019 to 2022. During his three-year tenure, he contributed to numerous initiatives that utilized economic theories in conjunction with data science methodologies, laying a foundation for his promotion to Staff Data Scientist.
Academic Career at University of Alberta
Between 2012 and 2019, Branko Boskovic was an Assistant Professor at the University of Alberta in Edmonton. Over the course of seven years, he taught various courses, likely related to economics and data science, and conducted research integrating economic theories with data science practices.
Educational Background and Expertise
Branko Boskovic earned his Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Economics from the University of Toronto, completing his studies in 2012. Prior to this, he achieved a Master of Arts (MA) in Economics from Queen's University in 2005 and a Bachelor of Arts (BA) from the same institution in 2004. His strong educational background in economics complements his expertise in data science, particularly in the areas of causal inference and experimentation.
Specialization in Causal Inference and Experimentation
Specializing in causal inference and experimentation, Branko Boskovic leverages his deep understanding of economics to enhance his data science projects. This specialization allows him to design and interpret complex experiments that yield actionable insights, combining economic theories with advanced data methodologies.