Ryan Brideau
About Ryan Brideau
Ryan Brideau is a Senior Data Scientist at Wealthsimple with a diverse background in data science, product management, and marketing.
Current Role at Wealthsimple
Ryan Brideau has been serving as a Senior Data Scientist at Wealthsimple since 2021. Based in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Ryan's role leverages his expertise in data science to drive informed decision-making and strategic initiatives at the company. Wealthsimple is a prominent online investment management service, and Ryan's contributions focus on enhancing data-driven processes within the organization.
Previous Experience at Shopify
Ryan Brideau worked as a Senior Data Scientist - Retail Data at Shopify from 2018 to 2021. During his tenure in the Toronto, Canada Area, he contributed to transforming retail data into actionable insights that supported Shopify’s vast network of merchants. His role involved developing and optimizing data models and analytics solutions to improve business outcomes for Shopify’s retail division.
Contract Position at Communications Research Centre
In 2017, Ryan Brideau held a contract position as a Data Scientist at the Communications Research Centre for four months. Located in the Ottawa, Canada Area, his work focused on leveraging data science methodologies to advance research outcomes and improve technological applications at the Centre.
Product Manager at Serenova
From 2014 to 2016, Ryan Brideau worked as a Product Manager focusing on Platform Data & Analytics at Serenova in Fredericton, NB. He was responsible for managing data and analytics products that supported Serenova’s platform operations, ensuring data-driven strategies were effectively integrated into the company’s services.
Academic Background in Science and Engineering
Ryan Brideau pursued a Master of Science in Engineering - Geodesy and Geomatics at the University of New Brunswick from 2015 until 2018, pausing to join Shopify. He also obtained a BSc in Physics with First Division honors and a BSc in Economics with First Class Honours from the University of New Brunswick, completing both programs from 2005 to 2011. Additionally, he holds a certificate in Entrepreneurship from The Next 36 Entrepreneurial Institute at the University of Toronto, completed from 2010 to 2011.