Steven Baez is an expert independent consultant with over 13 years experience operating at the intersection of business strategy, data science, and business intelligence. Steven holds a Master of Science degree in Data Science from Northwestern University, with a concentration in Analytics and Machine Learning. Steven combines business strategy with data science insights, offering clients data-informed strategies to tackle their multifaceted business challenges.
Working closely with stakeholders, Steven assists clients in developing strategic frameworks informed by advanced modeling insights. He is well-versed in a variety of programming languages and tools, including Python, Data Bricks, SQL, Alteryx, and Tableau. He possesses extensive expertise in various analytic domains, such as Analytic Strategy, Data Science, Machine Learning, Data Visualization, Business Intelligence, and Self-Service Analytics.
As an independent consultant, Steven has worked with global reaching companies across various data science and strategy engagements. His clients have included: Nike, The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Davidson Kempner Capital Management, Westfield Insurance, and more.
Before launching his independent consulting career, Steven served as an Augmented Insights Practice Manager at Accenture. His role involved helping Fortune 500 companies and government agencies in transitioning from conventional business intelligence analytics to data science and machine learning-driven insights. He held a significant role in managing multiple workstreams for the 2020 Census, primarily focused on utilizing machine learning and statistical modeling to identify and flag potentially suspicious or fraudulent survey responses. These workstreams were composed of a dynamic mix of Strategy Consultants, Data Scientists, and Business Intelligence Engineers.
Prior to Accenture, Steven worked at the Boston Consulting Group ("BCG"), supporting BCG's advanced analytics and data science unit, GAMMA. Here, he developed and deployed advanced analytic solutions to tackle daily client challenges using statistical modeling and advanced interactive reporting. Steven has also worked at Dell Technologies, Liberty Mutual, and Sun Life Financial, each in various business intelligence capacities and analytic consulting roles.
Over the years, Steven has led a range of projects, from deciphering key factors behind customer churn to forecasting demand for upcoming product launches. His proven track record bears testimony to his ability to deliver high-quality results, meeting stringent timelines and budgetary constraints. His career illustrates his unwavering commitment to leveraging the power of data science and business intelligence to drive informed business strategies and optimize business performance.
· Northwestern University
Degree: Master of Science in Data Science (MS)
Concentration: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
GPA: 3.80
· University of Massachusetts Amherst, Isenberg School of Management
Degree: Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
Concentration: Management
GPA: 3.61
· Tableau Desktop Professional
· Tableau Desktop Qualified
· Alteryx Designer Advanced Certification
· Querying Microsoft SQL Server 70-461
Whether designing artificial intelligence and machine learning models, crafting compelling data narratives, or building business strategies informed by data insights, Steven ensures his clients are positioned to maximize their data's potential, driving growth and business success.