Michael DeSimone

Data Scientist at Qlarant

Michael DeSimone is a highly experienced Data Scientist currently working at Qlarant.1 He has over 18 years of consulting experience in the information technology field, specializing in technical business analysis, quantitative data analysis, and project management.1

Professional Background

DeSimone's career spans several notable organizations:

Qlarant: He has been working as a Data Scientist since March 2016.1
Wolverine Blue Consulting, LLC: He served as President from April 2009 to March 2016, providing professional services in business and quantitative analysis, as well as SAS model development.1
IBM: He worked as a Senior Managing Consultant from October 2006 to April 2009, focusing on Global Business Services consulting for the Financial Services Industry.1
BearingPoint Inc.: He held managerial positions from 1997 to 2006, consulting for the Financial Services Industry.1
General Electric: He worked as a Senior Systems Engineer for 14 years, from 1983 to 1997.1
Central Intelligence Agency: He began his career as an Imagery Analyst and Photogrammetrist from 1979 to 1983.1

Education and Skills

DeSimone has a strong educational background in mathematics and physics:

BS in Mathematics with a Physics Minor from the University of Michigan (1975-1979)1
MS in Applied Mathematics from Drexel University (1983-1987)1

He is an expert SAS and SQL developer, specializing in statistical programming, mathematical modeling, and automation.1

Additional Information

DeSimone is certified as a Project Management Professional by the Project Management Institute.1 He is proficient in English (native), with limited working proficiency in Spanish and French, and elementary proficiency in Italian.1

Experience

Data Scientist at Qlarant (March 2016 - Present)

President at Wolverine Blue Consulting, LLC (April 2009 - March 2016); Senior Managing Consultant at IBM (October 2006 - April 2009); Manager at BearingPoint Inc. (February 2001 - October 2006, March 1997 - February 2001); Senior Systems Engineer at General Electric (March 1983 - March 1997); Imagery Analyst and Photogrammetrist at Central Intelligence Agency (May 1979 - March 1983)