Ian Parrish

Ian Parrish is a seasoned data science professional with extensive experience in leadership roles, currently serving as Managing Vice President of Data Science for US Card Marketing & Underwriting at Capital One since November 2019. In this position, Ian oversees marketing and underwriting models for various consumer credit card segments. Prior to this role, Ian held multiple vice president positions within Capital One, focusing on data science and business modeling for credit and fraud assessments. Ian also served as Director of Data Science at Tala, where the implementation of machine learning models for credit decisions was a primary responsibility. With a strong academic background including a Ph.D. in Astrophysics from Princeton University and a Bachelor’s Degree from MIT, Ian has contributed to significant research efforts, evidenced by over 30 publications. Additionally, Ian holds the position of President and Board Member at the Small Business Financial Exchange, Inc. since May 2023.