Jacobo Blanco

Jacobo Blanco, PhD, is a seasoned data science professional with extensive experience in the field. Currently serving as Senior Data Science Engineer and Manager at Paidy since January 2017, Jacobo oversees the Data Science Foundations team that supports the Risk & Analytics division, facilitating data ingestion, tooling, and education for data scientists and analysts. Previous roles include Senior Data Scientist and Data Scientist, where responsibilities centered on data provisioning and analytics to aid business decision-making. Prior to Paidy, Jacobo held positions at Interac as an Assistant Language Teacher, Dell EMC as an Associate Research Scientist, and various research roles at Royal Holloway, University of London and CERN. Jacobo holds a PhD in Elementary Particle Physics and an MSci in Astrophysics from Royal Holloway, showcasing a strong academic foundation in scientific research and data analysis.