Phil Neff

Phil Neff is an accomplished data scientist with extensive experience in optimizing business strategies and operations across various industries. Currently serving as Principal Data Scientist at Wawa, Inc., Phil manages a team dedicated to Assortment Optimization and Strategic Pricing initiatives, leveraging advanced modeling techniques to enhance customer insights and promotional targeting. Prior roles include Data Scientist at Sidecar, where Phil developed real-time repricing APIs for Amazon and optimized client bidding strategies on Google Shopping, as well as Sr. Manager of Business Operations, where operational efficiencies were enhanced through Business Intelligence platforms. As Managing Director and Founder of Gauss Financial Group, Phil focused on quantitative equity market strategies, and earlier experience as a Director of Operations at Ryzing LLC involved overseeing multiple facets of a gaming company. Phil's foundational experience includes institutional trading at Susquehanna International Group and an educational background with an MBA in Quantitative Marketing from The Wharton School and a B.A. in Business Economics from Brown University.