Patrick Vallely

Patrick Vallely is a Senior Data Scientist at CarMax, focusing on the development and testing of inventory pricing algorithms and monitoring customer-facing logistics models. In a part-time role as a photographer for NASCAR, Patrick captures key moments for social media, while also maintaining a photography business that has served clients within the motorsports industry. Previous experience includes a Data Scientist position at Radiology Partners, where Patrick developed DICOM conformance standards, and a significant academic background as an NSF Graduate Research Fellow at The Ohio State University, involving the All-Sky Automated Survey for Supernovae. Education includes a PhD and MS in Astronomy and Astrophysics from The Ohio State University and a Bachelor’s Degree in Astrophysics from the University of Oklahoma. Additional experience encompasses research assistant roles and undergraduate internships, illustrating a diverse skill set in both data science and photography.