Chris von Csefalvay

Chris von Csefalvay is an experienced professional currently serving as the VP for Special Projects at Starschema, where he supervises the healthcare portfolio and other projects. With a legal background as a solicitor, he transitioned into the data space with a focus on computational epidemiology, catering to both private and public clients, including national security sectors. His strategic advice coupled with tactical insights reflects his expertise.

Apart from his consulting role, Chris von Csefalvay is actively engaged in research, particularly in digital health and epidemiology. His research spans various areas such as high-dimensional tensor algorithms, augmented S(E)IR models, agent-based spatial simulation, and privacy protection utilizing zero-knowledge proofs. He also contributes to academia as a visiting lecturer at the Faculty of Mathematics at the Budapest University of Technology and Economics, where he guides BSc thesis students in data science projects.

Chris von Csefalvay's educational journey includes a diverse set of qualifications, such as a Bachelor of Civil Law from the University of Oxford, a Postgraduate Diploma from Robert Gordon University, an LPC from Cardiff University, a Master of Arts from the University of Oxford, and a Bachelor's degree from Leiden University. He also attended the Deutsche Schule Budapest - Thomas Mann Gymnasium for a period of study.

His professional history showcases his leadership and expertise, with roles like Principal Data Scientist and Head of Data Science and Medical Epidemiology at prominent organizations like Starschema Ltd, Centre for Biosecurity Research and Development, Transcend Insights, and Volkswagen AG. Chris von Csefalvay currently resides in Northern Virginia with his wife Katie and their energetic Golden Retriever, Oliver.