Scott Yacko

Scott Yacko has diverse work experience covering various roles in the field of data science, machine learning, and digital marketing. Scott currently holds the position of Senior Vice President of Data Science & Machine Learning at Media.Monks, where they focus on connecting content, data, digital media, and technology services. Prior to this, they worked as the SVP of Data Science & Machine Learning at MightyHive, where they provided advisory services for business transformation and led digital media projects. Scott also served as the Co-Founder of vuurr, a company specializing in developing digital campaigns and web applications. Additionally, Scott held positions at Ringtrail, MightyHive (Interim Director of Programmatic Search), Levers (COO & Head of Data Science), Circlestone Media (Founder), WESCO Distribution (Lean Six Sigma Program Manager), Honeywell Aerospace (ISC Manager - Avionics), and Goodrich (Unit Manager - Turbo Machinery Products).

Scott Yacko holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. In addition, they have obtained various certifications including Professional Machine Learning Engineer from Google in 2023, Google Professional Data Engineer in 2019, Google Cloud Certified Professional Cloud Architect in 2019, Google Analytics Certification in 2014, Lean Expert Certification from Honeywell in 2009, Six Sigma Black Belt from GE in 2003, and PLC Programmer (Programmable Logic Controllers) from Automation & Controls from GE in 2001.