Elisabeth Kant

Elisabeth Kant is a seasoned data science professional with extensive experience in risk analysis and data modeling. Currently serving as the Head of Data Science - Risk at SumUp since June 2020, Elisabeth has progressed through roles including Lead Data Scientist and Senior Data Scientist. Prior to this, involvement with Covid-Data.info as a Senior Data Scientist on a pro bono basis showcased commitment to public health data. Elisabeth's background includes a Senior Data Scientist role at Chegg Inc., where work focused on classifiers, recommenders, AB-Testing, and business analytics for a math solver application. Previous experience as a Data Scientist at Zalando SE involved the development and maintenance of forecasting models and research studies. Early career contributions included analysis of gas market data at enervis energy advisors GmbH and a postdoctoral fellowship at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, featuring research in Lorentz Violation and string theory, alongside undergraduate teaching. Elisabeth Kant earned a doctorate in Theoretical and Mathematical Physics from the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology.