Jim Hafstad

Jim Hafstad is an accomplished data science professional with over 25 years of experience in predictive modeling and machine learning, focusing on retail marketing and financial services. They currently serve as a Lead Data Scientist at Target and have previously held senior roles at Metris Companies, U.S. Bank, and Bluestem Brands, where they managed teams and developed innovative predictive models. Hafstad holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business and Economics from the University of Minnesota-Morris and a Master of Science in Statistics from the University of Iowa. Throughout their career, they have been involved in numerous advanced analytics projects that have significantly influenced key business decisions.