Albert DeFusco

Data Scientist, Product at Anaconda, Inc.

Albert DeFusco is a seasoned professional in the field of data science and product management, currently working at Anaconda, Inc. His career at Anaconda has evolved through several roles, showcasing his expertise and growth within the company.

Current Role

Albert currently holds two positions at Anaconda, Inc.:

Principle Product Manager, Data Science (July 2021 - Present)
- Acts as the Product Owner of the Business Insights team
- Connects data scientists with product managers and stakeholders
- Ensures data scientists have autonomy and alignment on priorities
- Assists in skill development and problem-solving
Data Scientist, Product (July 2020 - Present)
- Works on the Business Insights team
- Empowers the company to make data-driven decisions
- Studies utilization of websites and products
- Delivers metrics on business health
- Builds various data products for stakeholders

Background and Expertise

Albert's background is diverse and impressive:

Ph.D. in Theoretical Chemistry from the University of Pittsburgh
Specializes in scientific and high-performance computing
Experienced in development, analytics, DevOps, predictive modeling, and MLOps
Proficient in data analysis, modeling, machine learning, and big data technologies

Previous Roles at Anaconda

Manager, Training (September 2018 - July 2020)
Data Science Instructor, Python (September 2015 - July 2020)

Academic Experience

Research Assistant Professor at the University of Pittsburgh (December 2011 - September 2015)
Postdoctoral Researcher at Iowa State University (August 2008 - December 2011)

Skills and Contributions

Albert is a maintainer and developer of anaconda-project, a tool for encapsulating, running, and reproducing data science projects.1 He has extensive experience in: