Scott Bastek

Scott Bastek is a data-driven professional currently working as a Senior Data Scientist at PagerDuty.2 He has a strong educational background, holding a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Economics from Georgetown University, a Master of Science in Economics from the London School of Economics and Political Science, and a Certificate in Statistics and Data Science MicroMasters from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Career Progression

Scott's career has evolved through various roles in analytics and data science:

• Senior Data Scientist at PagerDuty (current position)
• Senior Product Analytics Manager at PagerDuty (previous role)
• Business Analyst at Benefit Cosmetics
• Assistant Manager for Business Analytics at Benefit Cosmetics
• Senior Data Analyst at Good Eggs
• Risk Analyst at RPX Corporation
• Analyst at NERA Economic Consulting

Skills and Expertise

Scott is known for his expertise in:

• Analytics
• Data visualization
• Automation
• Coaching

He is described as a continuous learner who is passionate about these areas of data science.1

Recent Developments

In January 2024, Scott announced that he would be moving to Lisbon to begin a new role as a Data Scientist, after receiving his Portuguese visa.2 This indicates his willingness to take on new challenges and expand his professional horizons.

Professional Engagements

Scott is actively involved in the data science community:

• He is scheduled to host a roundtable discussion on implementing Gen AI for internal and external use cases at a Big Tech event.3
• He has spoken at PagerDutySummit, presenting findings on the Digital Operations Maturity Model.4

Outside of his professional life, Scott is also an avid runner, as evidenced by his Strava profile.5