Drew Byron

Drew Byron has extensive experience in data science and physics, currently serving as a Principal Data Scientist at Capital One, focusing on custom NLP models for fraud detection. Prior to this role, Drew completed a Data Scientist Internship (PhD) at Capital One, where significant improvements were made to fraud detection models through advanced NLP techniques. Drew also has a background in research, including a position at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and contributions to a prestigious publication in Physical Review Letters. With a PhD in Experimental Physics from the University of Washington, Drew developed a deep learning model to classify complex physics signals, achieving over 98% accuracy. Additionally, Drew worked as a private tutor in math and physics, successfully mentoring high school and college students while managing a robust client base.