Derek Siker is a seasoned data science professional currently serving as Lead Data Scientist at McKinsey & Company since January 2019, while also holding a position as Data Scientist at QuantumBlack, AI by McKinsey since March 2019. Prior experience includes working as an Associate at Abacus Wealth Partners from December 2015 to December 2016 and as a Research Assistant at the World Food Programme in early 2009. Derek Siker earned a BA in Philosophy from Cornell University and has completed a Full Stack Developer Program at Dev Bootcamp. Further education includes attendance at The Beijing Center and UWC Atlantic College, where an International Baccalaureate was obtained.