Felix Lawrence
About Felix Lawrence
Felix Lawrence is a Senior Data Science Manager at DuckDuckGo, where he has worked since 2021, focusing on privacy-centric search technologies. He has a strong academic background in physics and innovation, with previous experience at Mozilla and NICTA.
Work at DuckDuckGo
Felix Lawrence has been employed at DuckDuckGo as a Senior Data Science Manager since 2021. In this role, he participates in cross-functional collaborations to integrate advanced data analytics into the company's product offerings. His work focuses on privacy-centric search technologies, where he manages data science teams and projects. Lawrence contributes to the development of data-driven strategies aimed at enhancing user privacy and improving search efficiency.
Experience at Mozilla
Before joining DuckDuckGo, Felix Lawrence worked at Mozilla as a Staff Data/Applied Statistics Scientist from 2018 to 2021. During his tenure at Mozilla, he gained valuable experience in data science and analytics, further developing his expertise in the field. His role involved applying statistical methods to enhance product performance and user experience.
Educational Background
Felix Lawrence studied at the University of Sydney, where he earned a Bachelor of Science (Advanced) with Honours in Physics from 2004 to 2007. He continued his education at the same institution, obtaining a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Physics from 2008 to 2012. Additionally, he completed a Graduate Certificate in Innovation and Enterprise from 2010 to 2011. Lawrence also worked as a Postgraduate Researcher (casual) at the University of Sydney from 2012 to 2013.
Research Experience
Felix Lawrence has research experience from his time at NICTA, where he worked as a Researcher for seven months in 2013 to 2014. This role allowed him to apply his academic knowledge in a practical setting, contributing to various research projects in data science and analytics.