Tony Shepherd

Tony Shepherd has a strong background in data analysis and mathematical modeling. Tony started their career as a Data Manager and Image Analyst at the Clinical Sciences Centre MRC UK in 2005. Tony then pursued a Ph.D. in Computer Science at University College London, graduating in 2009. Following their Ph.D., Tony worked as a Senior Researcher in Data Analysis & Mathematical Modeling at Turku University Hospital from 2009 to 2012.

In 2013, Tony joined If Insurance as an Analyst, where they focused on risk-price modeling and tariff analysis for commercial insurance. Tony also supported a major data conversion and tariff revision project. Tony then transitioned to roles as a Data Scientist and Digital Customer Analyst at If Insurance, where they developed analytical tools and studied customer engagement for optimizing digital customer experience.

In 2019, Tony became the Head of Analytics for Private Claims at If Insurance. In this role, they led a team, prioritized and implemented analytics solutions, and collaborated with other teams to develop state-of-the-art digital solutions. Tony also served as a Product Owner and Developer in an Agile environment.

Tony's most recent work experience includes positions as a Product Owner and Data Scientist, Claims Advanced Analytics at If Insurance and a Consultant Data Scientist at Visma, both in 2022. Currently, they are working as a Senior Consultant in Optimization at twoday Finland.

Tony Shepherd has a strong educational background in the fields of Computer Science, Machine Learning, Medical Image Analysis, Remote Sensing & Image Processing, and Theoretical Physics. Tony obtained their highest level of education, a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), from UCL, where they studied Computer Science with a focus on Machine Learning and Medical Image Analysis from 2005 to 2009. Prior to that, they completed a Master of Science (MS) degree in Remote Sensing & Image Processing from The University of Edinburgh, spanning from 2003 to 2005. Tony also holds a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Theoretical Physics from the University of York, which they obtained between 1998 and 2001.

Apart from their formal education, Tony Shepherd has also attained additional certifications to enhance their professional competencies. Tony completed the "If Leadership Programme 1" from the MiL Institute in June 2020. In July 2015, they obtained the "Prince 2 Practitioner" certification from the ILX Group. Furthermore, they are currently pursuing the "Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Scientist Associate" certification from Microsoft, expected to be completed in November 2022.