Sam Barrows

Sam Barrows is a Senior Data Scientist specializing in Inference at Airbnb. He has a strong background in quantitative political science and over a decade of experience applying statistics and machine learning to understand and drive customer engagement.4

Key points about Sam Barrows:

1. Current Role: Senior Data Scientist - Inference at Airbnb, focusing on marketing measurement.3

2. Expertise:

   • Growth and causal inference
   • Brand marketing effects measurement
   • Leveraging statistics and machine learning for customer engagement

3. Educational Background:

   • Trained in quantitative political science at Harvard University
   • Studied the effects of performance information on engagement with public services2

4. Professional Experience:

   • Over 10 years in the field of data science
   • Previously worked on Airbnb's growth team3

5. Skills and Interests:

   • Applying statistics and machine learning to drive customer engagement
   • Solving real-world challenges in marketing measurement1
   • Writing about data science topics, including metric questions in product manager interviews5

Sam Barrows is known for his expertise in growth and causal inference, making him a valuable asset in measuring the effects of brand marketing at Airbnb. His background in quantitative political science provides him with a unique perspective on data analysis and its applications in the tech industry.