Jeff Ferris

Jeff Ferris is a seasoned professional in the fields of economics and data science, currently serving as Senior Manager, Economist at Amazon since October 2022. Prior to this role, Ferris held various positions at Convoy Inc, including Director of Data Science, Network Efficiency, and Head of Science, Carrier Research and Experimentation, from January 2020 to October 2022. Ferris also contributed to Amazon as a Senior Economist and Economist from May 2016 to January 2020. Previous experience includes working as a Project Manager at ECONorthwest, where Ferris applied econometric and machine learning models related to natural resource and urban planning consulting. Early career roles include research positions at the University of Maryland, Resources for the Future, and NOAA. Ferris earned a Ph.D. and a Master's Degree in Agriculture and Resource Economics from the University of Maryland, along with a Bachelor's Degree in Economics from the University of Washington.