Sophia Edwards

Sophia Edwards possesses extensive experience in data science and credit strategy, currently serving as Chief Credit Officer at Deinde Financial since April 2018, where responsibilities include building credit underwriting strategies and leading data science initiatives. Prior roles at Deinde Financial include Vice President and Senior Director of Data Science, where Sophia developed credit modeling and supported strategic initiatives. Experience prior to Deinde includes work as a Senior Data Scientist at Starcom Mediavest Group, with contributions to product offerings and multi-touch attribution modeling, and as a Data Scientist at Think Big, A Teradata Company, focusing on text processing tools and data analysis. Academic credentials include a Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering and Management Sciences from Northwestern University, with research on leadership networks and team innovativeness. Additional roles include research and internships at RAND Corporation, the Internal Revenue Service, and other organizations. Technical proficiency encompasses R, Python, Spark, and Hive.