Michael Ruder

Michael Ruder is a seasoned data scientist with extensive experience in the field, currently serving as a Senior Data Scientist at Noom Inc. since December 2021. Prior to this role, Ruder worked at SleepScore Labs as a Data Scientist from August 2018 to November 2021, where Ruder also began as a Data Science Intern. Michael held the position of Executive Director at Camp Kesem UCLA from July 2014 to June 2015, leading a team of 14 members and managing an organization serving children affected by cancer. Additionally, Ruder served as a Project Manager and Consultant at Bruin Consulting, contributing to various projects that involved competitive analysis, marketing strategies, and user retention for startups. Ruder's academic background includes a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from UCLA and a Data Science Graduate Certificate from Harvard Extension School, where Ruder achieved a GPA of 3.9.