Thomas Field
About Thomas Field
Thomas Field is a Senior Data Analyst at Pareto Intelligence, with a background in data engineering and game design. He has worked at Optum in various roles and holds a Master's Degree in Computer Science from DePaul University.
Current Role at Pareto Intelligence
Thomas Field serves as a Senior Data Analyst at Pareto Intelligence, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he focuses on data analysis and visualization, contributing to various projects that enhance data-driven decision-making. His responsibilities include executing updates to Tableau dashboards and data sources, particularly for ACA transfer payments analysis, where he achieved record turnaround times.
Previous Experience at Optum
Thomas Field has extensive experience at Optum, where he held multiple positions from 2017 to 2021. He began as a Technical Development Program Senior Associate for one year, then progressed to Associate Data Engineer for two years. He later worked as a Data Scientist 2 for one year, and briefly served as an Associate Production Specialist. His tenure at Optum was marked by significant contributions, including a 50% improvement in model training and testing turnaround times through optimization efforts.
Educational Background
Thomas Field holds a Master's Degree in Computer Science with a specialization in Artificial Intelligence from DePaul University, where he studied from 2014 to 2017. Prior to this, he earned a Bachelor's of Science in Video Game Design and Production from the same institution, studying from 2011 to 2013. He also completed an Associate of Applied Science in Digital Media at McHenry County College from 2009 to 2011.
Early Career and Technical Roles
Before his roles at Optum, Thomas Field gained experience in various technical positions. He worked as a Game Designer/Technical Director at BARKING MUFFIN GAMES LLC for six months in 2013-2014. He also held positions at Geek Squad as an Advanced Repair Agent for two months in 2014 and at GameStop as an Associate Game Advisor from 2008 to 2009. These roles contributed to his foundational skills in technology and customer service.
Key Contributions and Projects
Throughout his career, Thomas Field has made notable contributions to data analysis and software development. He played a key role in developing and testing an internal Python-based de-identification tool. His work has consistently focused on improving efficiency and effectiveness in data handling, exemplified by his achievements in optimizing model training and testing processes.