Ray Aldred

Data Scientist & Data Analyst

Montreal, Quebec

• 8 years of experience in research and teaching at McGill University, with one recently published paper.

• Master’s degree (currently a Ph.D. student) in Philosophy, with training in Data Science in Python.

• 2+ years of growing knowledge of Machine Learning in Scikit-Learn, Keras, and TensorFlow.

• Experience using Tableau and other software to visualize and map data.

• 3+ years of Excel, Python, SQL and database administration knowledge.

• 8 years experience in an analytical or data-driven environment.

• Ability to diligently clean, validate, and convert raw data to ensure its precision and dependability.

EDUCATION:

Certificate for a Data Scientist Professional, Data Camp - 2023

Ph.D. in Philosophy, McGill University - 2013 - Present

Masters of Arts in Philosophy, University of Calgary - 2013

Bachelors of Arts(honors) in Philosophy, University of Calgary 2011

Academic Achievements and Awards

• Indspire Indigenous Bursary - 2023

• Graduate Excellence Award - 2013 - Present 

• MacDonald Philosophy Award - 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019

• Philosophy Graduate Award - 2014, 2016

• Dow Hickson Scholarship - 2014, 2016

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Tools and Languages: Python, Pandas, Numpy, Matplotlib, Seaborn, Scikit-Learn, Keras, TensorFlow, SQL, Tableau, Excel, Visual Basic for Application, LATEX, HTML

Operating Systems: Windows, MacOS, Linux

Communication: English, French (reading and writing)

EXPERIENCE:

Senior Analyst, Data & Analytics 2023 - Present 
Scotiabank, Toronto, Ontario (Remote) 

Indigenous Studies Research Assistant - Office of the Provost 2019 — 2020
McGill University, Montreal, Quebec
• I provided research support and insight on various Indigenous initiatives across McGill’s campus.

Lecturer - Department of Education 2019
McGill University, Montreal, Quebec 
• Prepared and delivered lectures, tutorials, workshops, and seminars for Indigenous Education

Lecturer - Department of Philosophy 2016
McGill University, Montreal, Quebec
• Prepared and delivered lectures, tutorials, workshops, and seminars for Introduction to Deductive Logic2016

Teaching Assistant - Philosophy Department 2013 — 2018
McGill University, Montreal, Quebec
• Delivered assessment of activities, including tutorials, seminars and contributed to the development of teaching materials for the following courses:
– Winter 2018: Ethical Theory
– Fall 2017: Biomedical Ethics
– Winter 2017: Contemporary Moral Issues
– Fall 2016: Biomedical Ethics
– Winter 2016: Contemporary Moral Issues
– Fall 2015: Introduction to Deductive Logic
– Winter 2015: Contemporary Moral Issues
– Fall 2014: Biomedical Ethics
– Fall 2013: Introduction to Moral Philosophy 1