Alex Lou
About Alex Lou
Alex Lou is the Manager of Machine Learning at Cambia Health Solutions, where he has worked since 2022. He has a background in data science and economics, with experience in various analytical roles across multiple organizations.
Work at Cambia Health Solutions
Alex Lou currently holds the position of Manager of Machine Learning at Cambia Health Solutions, a role he has occupied since 2022. Prior to this, he served as a Senior Machine Learning Scientist I for four months in 2022 and as Data Scientist III from 2021 to 2022. His tenure at Cambia Health Solutions spans multiple roles, including Data Scientist II from 2019 to 2021, contributing to his extensive experience in machine learning and data science within the organization.
Education and Expertise
Alex Lou studied at Portland State University, earning a Bachelor's of Science in Quantitative Economics from 2012 to 2016 and a Master's of Science in Economics from 2016 to 2019. He attended the only accredited data science bootcamp in the United States to further enhance his data science skills. His expertise includes a wide range of tools such as Python (Pandas, Scikit-learn), SQL, Tableau, Hadoop, Mongo, and Spark.
Background
Before his current role, Alex Lou worked at Wells Fargo as an Analytics Specialist from 2018 to 2019 and briefly at Metis as a Data Scientist in 2019. He also has experience in the food service industry, having worked as a Lead Expeditor at Meriwether's Restaurant and Skyline Farm from 2013 to 2018. His diverse background contributes to his ability to bridge the gap between technology and business.
Achievements
Alex Lou developed a passion for data science during his graduate studies, particularly through learning econometrics. He specializes in conveying complex technical topics to broad audiences, which enhances communication between technical teams and business stakeholders. His roles at Cambia Health Solutions reflect his growth and contributions to the field of machine learning.