Parker Lowrey

Data and Technology Executive

Parker Lowrey is currently the Sr. Principal Data Scientist and Tech Lead for Data at Riot Games, a position he has held since December 2022.1 Here's an overview of his professional background:

Career Highlights

Current Role: As the Sr. Principal Data Scientist at Riot Games, Parker is described as a leader in data science and a "mathematical wizard".1 His skills in forming data strategies and creating products have been instrumental in the company's growth.

Previous Experience:

Whip Media: Parker held leadership positions in data and technology, including:
- SVP of Data (March 2021 - August 2022)
- VP of Data (January 2020 - March 2021)
- VP of Technology and Analytics (March 2018 - January 2020)
Sense360: Head of Data Science (June 2016 - January 2018)
Activision:
- Lead Data Scientist (June 2015 - June 2016)
- Senior Data Scientist (May 2014 - June 2015)

Academic Background

Parker has a strong academic foundation in mathematics:

Assistant Professor of Mathematics at multiple institutions:
- University of Wisconsin
- Yale University
- University of Western Ontario (May 2010 - May 2014)
Graduate Research Assistant and Teaching Assistant at The University of Texas at Austin (August 2003 - May 2010)

Early Career

Parker's career in data science and IT began in the early 2000s:

IT Consultant at Viagen Inc. (August 2003 - May 2007)
Data Scientist and IT Manager at ViaGen (July 2001 - August 2003)
Data Scientist and IT System Administrator at GenomicFX (July 2000 - June 2001)

Parker Lowrey's career trajectory shows a consistent focus on data science, analytics, and technology leadership across various industries, culminating in his current senior role at Riot Games.1