Patrick Surry
About Patrick Surry
Patrick Surry is the Chief Data Scientist at Hopper, with a robust background in predictive modeling, numerical methods, and stochastic optimization. He has extensive experience in data-intensive applications and has held various leadership roles in the tech industry.
Current Role at Hopper
Patrick Surry serves as the Chief Data Scientist at Hopper, operating in the Greater Boston Area. In this role, he applies his extensive background in predictive modeling, numerical methods, and stochastic optimization to advance Hopper’s data-driven initiatives. His responsibilities include designing and implementing analytics strategies that solve complex problems in real-world, data-intensive applications. Surry’s role is instrumental in driving Hopper’s growth through innovative data solutions.
Previous Experience at Pitney Bowes Software
From 2005 to 2013, Patrick Surry worked at Pitney Bowes Software as the Global Solution Owner for Customer Analytics in the Greater Boston Area. During his tenure, he specialized in defining and implementing analytics solutions that addressed customer needs. His expertise in customer analytics contributed significantly to the company’s mission of improving customer interactions through data-driven insights.
Career Journey at Quadstone and Related Roles
Patrick Surry held various roles at Quadstone from 1995 to 2005. Starting as an Analyst and Developer in Edinburgh, Surry progressed to Director UK Professional Services, VP, US Services, Product Manager, and finally Director of Customer Services in the Greater Boston Area. His tasks included leading pre- and post-sales consulting, managing services across Europe and North America, and developing software engineering solutions for large-scale data analysis and visualization. His work at Quadstone laid a strong foundation for his future achievements in data science.
Academic Background and Early Research
Patrick Surry has a robust academic background, having earned a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Mathematics & Statistics from The University of Edinburgh between 1994 and 1998, and an HBSc in Applied Math from Western University between 1988 and 1991. He also participated in the Complex Systems Summer School at The Santa Fe Institute on a full scholarship in 1995. His early career included roles as a Research Associate at Western University and Developer at the Edinburgh Parallel Computing Centre, where he honed his expertise in predictive modeling, numerical methods, and stochastic optimization.
Lecturing and Teaching Experience
From 1995 to 1997, Patrick Surry was a Lecturer at the University of Edinburgh. During this period, he shared his knowledge in applied mathematics and data analysis with students, enhancing their understanding of complex mathematical concepts. This role allowed Surry to develop exceptional communication skills and reinforced his ability to convey complex information in an understandable manner, a skill that has been pivotal in his professional career.