Daniel Y. Little

Daniel Y. Little has a diverse work experience in data science and analytics, as well as in academia. Daniel Y. has held positions at various companies and institutions. Most recently, they worked at Rewards Network as the Director of Data Science and Analytics, where they started in 2020. Prior to that, they worked at Spring Marketplace in the same role from 2018 to 2019. In addition, they worked at Shiftgig as the Lead Data Scientist from 2017 to 2018.

Before entering the industry, Little worked at the University of Chicago as a Postdoctoral Scholar from 2013 to 2016, conducting research in neuroscience. Daniel Y. also pursued a Ph.D. at UC Berkeley from 2006 to 2013, where they researched protein molecular evolution and machine learning. During their time at UC Berkeley, they also served as a Graduate Student Instructor, teaching various neuroscience courses.

Earlier in their career, Little worked as a Research Technician at the University of Chicago from 2003 to 2006, and held various teaching roles, including a Teaching Assistant position from 2001 to 2003. Daniel Y. also completed an internship at Raytheon in 2001.

Overall, Little has gained valuable experience in data science, analytics, research, and teaching throughout their career.

Daniel Y. Little obtained a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Molecular and Cell Biology from the University of California, Berkeley. Daniel Y. pursued this degree from 2006 to 2013. Prior to that, from 1999 to 2003, they earned their Bachelor's Degree from the University of Chicago. At the University of Chicago, they double concentrated in Mathematics and Economics.