Eric Dougherty
About Eric Dougherty
Following the completion of a PhD focused on computational biology and ecology at UC Berkeley, I transitioned into a role as a Data Scientist at Care/of, a health and wellness technology firm in New York City. Though my dissertation research concerned the nexus of movement and disease in natural systems, it depended heavily on data analysis and the application of statistical methods to time-series and spatial data. My role at Care/of consisted primarily of developing and adapting deep learning computer vision models to improve operations at the Care/of fulfillment center. At NerdWallet, I was able to apply machine learning approaches to more effectively match consumers with financial products, boosting both conversion rate and revenue during tests. I have also had the opportunity to manage numerous interns across these positions, helping them deliver worthwhile products to stakeholders within each company. In addition, in my free time, I have developed and launched a number of side projects. The first was an iOS app centered on luxury real estate (Covet Real Estate). I then released a React web app and companion mobile apps for both iOS and Android focused on creating, drafting, and managing historical fantasy football leagues spanning multiple seasons (fantaseasons.com). I have also explored the burgeoning web3 development space by creating a fantasy golf game that relies upon NFT-based player and gear cards (nfteeoff.com). My most recent efforts have been directed toward developing a finance and budgeting React Native-based app that specifically targets couples, implementing a bespoke system that works to alleviate potential conflicts in relationships at various stages (Fia Finance - in development)