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Hire Dr. Christopher Taylor

USD 80 per hour

Japan

Summary

Mathematical Modeller, Scientific Developer and Data Scientist with Mathematics PhD (Dynamical Systems Theory and Chaos) and over 18 years' experience working on diverse real-world projects in data mining, machine learning, predictive modelling, simulation and control. Experience at a high technical level in algorithmic trading, and the pharmaceutical and bioprocess industries. Work experience in major corporations, proprietary firms and startups. Expert programmer in R, Python, Matlab and Stata with extensive C and C++ and exposure to multiple other platforms. Experienced full stack R&D developer on Linux/Unix, automating systems from data acquisition to algorithm deployment and diagnostics. I am my own sysadmin. Proven ability to learn and adapt quickly and deliver in diverse and rapidly changing environments. Extensive project management and team leadership experience on complex projects. Outstanding communicator across a wide range of fields and areas of expertise. I speak English and Mandarin.

Subject Matter Expertise

Services

Data Science

Work Experience

Director, Quantitative Trading

Prediction Machines

August 2016 - February 2018
Team Leader and Statistical Modeller

Mathematical Solutions Ltd

July 2011 - January 2014
Associate Principal Scientist

AstraZeneca

November 2008 - July 2011
Research Scientist

Eli Lilly

August 2002 - July 2007
Research Manager

Adaptive Biosystems Ltd.

September 1998 - July 2007
Mathematics Teacher in Zimbabwe (volunteer)

Project Trust

September 1989 - August 1990

Education

PhD

Liverpool University

October 1994 - September 1998
MSc in Pure Mathematics with distinction

Liverpool University

October 1993 - September 1994
BSc Mathematics Class 1

Warwick University

October 1992 - September 1993

Hire Dr. Christopher Taylor

Director, Quantitative Trading

Prediction Machines

Team Leader and Statistical Modeller

Mathematical Solutions Ltd

Associate Principal Scientist

AstraZeneca

Research Scientist

Eli Lilly

Research Manager

Adaptive Biosystems Ltd.

Mathematics Teacher in Zimbabwe (volunteer)

Project Trust

PhD

Liverpool University

MSc in Pure Mathematics with distinction

Liverpool University

BSc Mathematics Class 1

Warwick University