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Kevin Safford
Entrepreneurial data science and engineering leader
Kevin Safford is the Chief Data Scientist at CognitOps, a position he has held since joining the company in 2019.1 He is a veteran AI and Data Science leader with over a dozen years of experience across various industries, including Private Equity, Startups, B2B SaaS, Supply Chain and Logistics, Marketing Automation, Oil and Gas, and R&D.2
Before his role at CognitOps, Kevin served as the Vice President of Development and Data Science at Umbel, a first-party data platform for sports fan engagement.1 He was also a co-founder of a TechStars incubated retail analytics company.1
Kevin's background is diverse and impressive:
- He is a published physicist and a patented innovator.2
- He has a reputation for applying AI theory to solve real-world problems.1
- At CognitOps, he is responsible for owning AI strategy, architecture, development, and support.1
On a lighter note, Kevin is known for his enthusiasm for citizen science, often pushing the boundaries of experimentation – sometimes at the expense of kitchen appliances.2