Michael Gracie
About Michael Gracie
Michael Gracie is the Manager of Fraud Countermeasures at Wealthsimple, with extensive experience in fraud analytics and a background in marketing research and product management.
Current Role at Wealthsimple
Michael Gracie currently serves as the Manager, Fraud Countermeasures at Wealthsimple. He began this role in 2021. In this position, he is responsible for overseeing strategies and systems aimed at mitigating fraud. His work focuses on leveraging data insights to support the company's security measures and ensure the protection of client assets.
Previous Experience at Prodigy Education
In 2021, Michael worked as a Data Scientist II at Prodigy Education for six months. Based in Oakville, Ontario, he contributed to data-driven projects within the education technology sector. This role further expanded his expertise in data science and provided him with valuable experience in applying data analytics in a different industry.
Roles at Capital One
Michael Gracie has had a significant career at Capital One, holding several key positions. He started as a Data Scientist - Payments from 2016 to 2018 in Toronto. Then he served as Senior Data Scientist - Fraud from 2018 to 2020, and subsequently as Principal Data Scientist - Fraud until 2021. In these roles, he concentrated on fraud detection and prevention using advanced data analysis, contributing to Capital One’s risk management strategies.
Educational Background
Michael Gracie studied Commerce at Queen's University, achieving his Bachelor’s Degree in 2016. He also spent a period at Maastricht University in 2015. Prior to these, he attended University of Toronto Schools, where he completed his high school education in 2012. His academic background laid a solid foundation for his career in data science and fraud analytics.
Early Career and Internships
Michael's early career includes various roles that provided him with broad industry experience. He worked as a Marketing Research Coordinator and Deputy Marketing Officer at the Alma Mater Society of Queen's University, as well as a Student Consultant at Queen's Business Consulting. He also interned as a Summer Student in Control Brand Product Management at Loblaw Companies Limited and in Product Development at Quality Meat Packers. These positions helped him develop a versatile skill set in marketing research and product management.