Navin Sivanandam

Navin Sivanandam is a highly experienced and accomplished data scientist, with a passion for creative problem solving and a drive to make himself redundant through mentorship and efficiency. He holds a PhD in Physics from Stanford University, as well as a Bachelor of Arts in Natural Sciences and Masters of Natural Sciences in Natural Sciences, First, both from the University of Cambridge.

Navin has worked in a variety of roles throughout his career, with companies such as Airbnb and Likelihood. At Airbnb, he has held multiple positions including Staff Data Scientist, Senior Data Science Manager, and Data Science Lead. Navin has also worked as a Data Scientist at WibiData and as a Lecturer and Supervisor at the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences.

Throughout his career, Navin has applied predictive modeling to numerous commercial and academic problems, building production recommendation systems and designing quasi-experiments in two-sided marketplaces. He is a firm believer in the importance of mentorship and education, striving to make himself redundant by improving systems and data education.

Navin's achievements and experience make him a highly sought-after data scientist with a valuable skill set. His expertise in the field is second to none, and he plays a crucial role in ensuring that data science continues to advance and evolve.