Steffi Baumgart
About Steffi Baumgart
Steffi Baumgart is a Credit Data Scientist currently working at Starling Bank, where she has contributed to improving loan approval processes and developing credit risk models. She has a background in data analysis and software engineering, with previous roles at ClearScore, 2U, and Hyve Mobile.
Work at Starling Bank
Steffi Baumgart currently serves as a Credit Data Scientist at Starling Bank, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she has participated in a data-driven project that improved the efficiency of loan approval processes. Additionally, she contributed to the development of credit risk models, enhancing the bank's ability to assess customer creditworthiness. Baumgart also utilized advanced machine learning techniques to optimize credit scoring algorithms, demonstrating her expertise in data science within the financial sector.
Previous Experience in Data Science
Prior to her role at Starling Bank, Steffi Baumgart worked at ClearScore as a Data Scientist from 2021 to 2022. She also held a position as a Data Analyst at ClearScore for nine months in 2021. Her experience includes two years as a Data Analyst at 2U from 2018 to 2020 and nine months as a Junior Data Analyst at Hyve Mobile in 2018. Baumgart began her career as a Software Engineer Intern at Full Stack (Pty) Ltd in 2017 and later interned at ACI Worldwide from 2016 to 2017.
Education and Expertise
Steffi Baumgart studied at the University of Cape Town, where she earned a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Computer Science from 2015 to 2018. Prior to her university education, she attended Springfield Convent from 2000 to 2014. Her academic background in computer science provides a strong foundation for her work in data science and analytics, particularly in the financial services industry.
Background
Steffi Baumgart has a diverse professional background that spans multiple roles in data science and analysis. She has worked in both South Africa and the United Kingdom, gaining experience in various aspects of data management and analysis. Her early career included internships in software engineering, which contributed to her technical skill set. This combination of education and experience has positioned her well for her current role in the financial sector.