Jacob Merrell

Jacob Merrell is a Data Scientist II at Amazon, where they develop machine learning models to optimize business spending on Amazon Business products. With extensive experience in data analysis and machine learning, Jacob has previously held positions as a Senior Data Analyst/Data Scientist at Mercer and a Senior Data Scientist at Nav Technologies, Inc., where they significantly improved financial outcomes through advanced predictive modeling. Jacob also earned a Bachelor's degree in Actuarial Science from Brigham Young University and is currently pursuing a Master of Science in Data Analytics at Western Governors University. Their earlier experience includes actuarial internships and research roles, showcasing their strong foundation in data and statistics.