Barrington Young, Ph.D.
About Barrington Young, Ph.D.
Barrington Young, Ph.D., serves as the Chief Data Officer at CXO Nexus, Inc. since 2019, bringing extensive experience in data science and machine learning, with a focus on the importance of quality data for effective results.
Work at CXO Nexus, Inc.
Barrington Young, Ph.D. has served as the Chief Data Officer at CXO Nexus, Inc. since 2019. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing data strategy and management, ensuring that the organization leverages data effectively to drive business outcomes. His tenure at CXO Nexus is marked by a commitment to enhancing data quality and accessibility, which he believes are critical for successful data science and machine learning initiatives.
Education and Expertise
Barrington Young earned his Ph.D. in Computer Science with a focus on Data Mining and Logic from the University of Cincinnati, completing his studies from 2003 to 2007. His academic background supports his expertise in Project Portfolio Management and Business Intelligence. Young emphasizes the necessity of quality data in data science and machine learning, advocating for the removal of barriers in data projects to achieve actionable results.
Background
Prior to his current role, Barrington Young held various positions in data science and analytics. He worked as a Data Scientist at USAA from 2007 to 2014 and served as a Researcher at USAASA from 2007 to 2011. He later transitioned to Charles Schwab, where he was the Principal Data Scientist and Director from 2015 to 2018. His experience also includes roles at Boeing as a Business Intelligence Architect and at Amazon as a Business Intelligence Engineer/Data Scientist.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Barrington Young has held significant positions that highlight his expertise in data science. He served as the Principal Data Scientist for both USAA and Alight Solutions, where he led analytic projects across various domains, including security and finance. His technical leadership has been instrumental in aligning focus areas under unified leadership to enhance data project outcomes. Additionally, he is an adjunct professor at St. Edward's University in Austin, Texas, where he teaches Computer Science.