Derrick Cline

Derrick Cline has a diverse work experience spanning over several roles and companies. Derrick currently holds the position of Principal Data Scientist at SMG - Service Management Group since May 2023. Prior to this, they served as the Technical Team Lead, Data Science at the same company from July 2022 to May 2023. Before that, they worked as a Data Scientist from October 2021 to July 2022 and as an Associate Data Scientist from December 2019 to October 2021. Derrick also has experience as a Consumer Insights Manager from October 2014 to December 2019, as a Senior Research Analyst from September 2012 to October 2014, and as a Research Analyst from December 2009 to September 2012, all at SMG - Service Management Group.

Before joining SMG - Service Management Group, Derrick was a Senior Targeting Analyst at the Sunflower Group from September 2006 to December 2009. In this role, they were responsible for coordinating and implementing marketing database analytics, integrating demographics with geographic data, and performing queries in MapInfo for site analysis.

Derrick's earlier work experience includes their time as a Graduate Research Assistant at Kansas State University from December 2002 to June 2005. In this role, they conducted research and coauthored a book chapter on social legacy and land use practice, designed and defended their Master's thesis, and assisted with research projects by creating maps of demographic data.

Overall, Derrick Cline's work experience showcases their expertise and progression in the field of data science and research.

Derrick Cline completed their education in a chronological manner. Derrick obtained a Diploma from Hutchinson High School from 1994 to 1998. Following this, they pursued a Bachelor's degree in Sociology and Psychology at Kansas State University from 1998 to 2002. Derrick then furthered their studies at the same university, obtaining a Master's degree in Sociology from 2003 to 2005.