Mark Lock

Mark Lock has a diverse work experience spanning multiple industries. Mark is currently working as a Senior Data Scientist at Duolingo since 2021. Prior to this, in 2019-2020, they worked at Harvard University on independent projects involving the development of various machine learning models. In 2020, they also worked as a Summer Data Scientist at Facebook.

Mark has extensive experience at Google, where they held multiple roles. From 2018 to 2019, they worked as a Senior Analytical Lead (Big Box - Walmart) and managed a significant book of business, led analytical training programs, and drove revenue through optimization models and cross-functional collaborations. Prior to that, from 2016 to 2018, they served as a Strategy and Operations Data Scientist, where they led key partnerships and projects related to data analysis, causal inference modeling, and sales performance evaluation. During their time at Google, they were recognized with the Analytical Academy Top Faculty Award in 2019.

Before joining Google, Mark worked as a Knowledge Analyst - Data Scientist at Boston Consulting Group (BCG) in 2015-2016, where they used their data science skills to support various projects. Mark also worked as a Senior Data Analyst at Purchased from 2012 to 2015, where they oversaw data collection and analysis for clients such as Walmart, Target, and Microsoft. At Purchased, they utilized SQL, statistical software packages, and Excel to analyze consumer data and automate processes.

Mark's earlier experiences include working as a Marketing Research Associate at Harvard Business School in 2011-2012, a Social Media and Marketing Coordinator at Everyfit Fitness Mobile App Startup in 2011, a Branding Project Management Intern at SP Lendid Snack Food Company Ltd from 2010 to 2011, and an Editorial Assistant at the American Chamber of Commerce in 2010.

Overall, Mark Lock has a strong background in data science, with experience in academia, technology companies, consulting, and marketing research.

Mark Lock has a Master of Science degree in Applied Computational Sciences - Data Science from Harvard University. Prior to that, they completed a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology/Finance at Princeton University. Additionally, Mark attended Taipei American School, but the specific degree and field of study are unknown.