Richard Haines is an experienced consultant in data science and advanced analytics at Data Consulting Group since February 2022, specializing in extracting maximum value from data through predictive modeling and smart marketing strategies. Previously, Richard was a trainee in data science and analytics at M3TCH and held significant roles within the Department of Health and Social Care, including Head of Demand Modelling and Scenario Modelling Lead for the Test and Trace programme. Prior experience also includes serving as an actuary at the Government Actuary's Department. Richard holds a Master's degree in Mathematics from the University of Oxford, earned between 1997 and 2001.