Pedro Ponte

Pedro Ponte is a physicist turned data scientist and machine learning engineer with over six years of experience in leading data science projects from concept to production. Currently a Staff Data Scientist at Intuit, they previously held positions at BMO Capital Markets and served as a teaching assistant at the University of Waterloo. Pedro earned a PhD in Physics from the University of Waterloo and Perimeter Institute and has a strong foundation in both technical skills and effective communication, crucial for successful project management and collaboration with stakeholders. Enthusiastic about developing AI solutions, Pedro emphasizes the balance between advanced and simpler models to address business challenges.