Amanda Newport-Foster

Amanda Newport-Foster has a diverse work experience spanning different industries and roles. Amanda is currently working as a Principal Data Scientist and Product Manager at Cision since February 2023. Prior to that, they held the position of Principal Data Scientist at Vericast from December 2022 to February 2023. Before that, they were a Senior Staff Data Scientist at Vericast from May 2021 to December 2022.

Amanda also has experience working at Valassis Digital as a Staff Data Scientist I from January 2019 to May 2021 and as a Data Scientist II from January 2018 to January 2019.

Before joining Valassis Digital, Amanda worked at MaxPoint as a Data Scientist from August 2017 to January 2018 and as a Product Analyst from August 2015 to August 2017. At MaxPoint, they developed cross-device capabilities using geographic information and user attributes, and also built a python library for creating interactive graphs.

Prior to their roles at MaxPoint, Amanda worked as a Finance Data Analyst at Woolovers Ltd from April 2013 to August 2015. Amanda also pursued a PGCert at the University of Brighton from September 2011 to September 2012.

Amanda's earliest work experience was as a Lab Assistant at UNC School of Public Health from January 2008 to August 2009.

Overall, Amanda Newport-Foster has a strong background in data science and product management, with experience in various industries including digital marketing, finance, and academia.

Amanda Newport-Foster attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill from 2007 to 2011, where they earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Linguistics, German, and History. In 2011, they furthered their education at the University of Brighton, obtaining a Postgraduate Certificate (PGCert) in Geographical Information Systems and Environmental Management. Additionally, in 2009 to 2010, Amanda participated in a Study Abroad program at the University of Sussex, focusing on English Language and Linguistics.