Data Science Director at easyJet
Luton, United Kingdom
Tesco PLC
Lead Data Scientist
June 2015 to Present
Tesco Stores Ltd
Lead Commercial Scientist, General Merchandise
November 2014 to May 2015
Tesco Stores Ltd
Senior Commercial Scientist
December 2012 to November 2014
Unilever
Mathematics and Informatics Expertise Team Leader
August 2011 to November 2012
Unilever
Senior Research Scientist
January 2007 to July 2011
Unilever
Research Scientist
July 2004 to December 2006
Independent Consultant (Image Processing)
July 2002 to December 2003
University of Westminster
Visiting Lecturer
October 2001 to December 2003
London, United Kingdom
University College London
Postgraduate Teaching Assistant
October 2001 to December 2003
London, United Kingdom
Unilever Research Colworth
Research Assistant
June 2000 to March 2001
McDonald’s
Shift Manager
January 1999 to December 2000
Self-Employed
Private Mathematics Tutor
April 1998 to June 2000
London, United Kingdom
JB Securities (Pvt.) Ltd., Colombo 14, Sri Lanka
Trainee Stockbroker
January 1996 to June 1996
What company does Ben Dias work for?
Ben Dias works for Tesco PLC
What is Ben Dias's role at Tesco PLC?
Ben Dias is Lead Data Scientist
What industry does Ben Dias work in?
Ben Dias works in the Retail industry.
Who are Ben Dias's colleagues?
Ben Dias's colleagues are Matthew Johnson, Matthew Humphreys, stuart sugden, Richard Burton, David Owen, Peter Nutbein, Julia Davenport, Shane O'Riordain, Mike Barker, and matthew irving
📖 Summary
Computational Mathematician with a passion for real-world problem solving. Competent and experienced in many programming languages, with a passion for programming and an ability to learn and use new languages very quickly. Experienced in managing industrial mathematics innovation projects and research collaborations with academic and business partners. Actively engaged with the UK Mathematics community and enthusiastic about inspiring the next generation of Mathematicians. Career Objective: To employ my mathematical and computational skills to develop innovative solutions to real-world problems that make a tangible positive impact on the lives of others, while inspiring the next generation of mathematicians along the way.Lead Data Scientist @ From June 2015 to Present (7 months) Lead Commercial Scientist, General Merchandise @ From November 2014 to May 2015 (7 months) Senior Commercial Scientist @ From December 2012 to November 2014 (2 years) Mathematics and Informatics Expertise Team Leader @ From August 2011 to November 2012 (1 year 4 months) Senior Research Scientist @ From January 2007 to July 2011 (4 years 7 months) Research Scientist @ From July 2004 to December 2006 (2 years 6 months) Independent Consultant (Image Processing) @ From July 2002 to December 2003 (1 year 6 months) Visiting Lecturer @ From October 2001 to December 2003 (2 years 3 months) London, United KingdomPostgraduate Teaching Assistant @ From October 2001 to December 2003 (2 years 3 months) London, United KingdomResearch Assistant @ From June 2000 to March 2001 (10 months) Shift Manager @ From January 1999 to December 2000 (2 years) Private Mathematics Tutor @ From April 1998 to June 2000 (2 years 3 months) London, United KingdomTrainee Stockbroker @ From January 1996 to June 1996 (6 months) PhD @ University College London, U. of London From 2001 to 2004 M.Sci. @ University College London, U. of London From 1996 to 2000 Primary and Secondary Education @ St. Joseph's College, Colombo 10 From 1982 to 1995 Ben Dias is skilled in: Problem Solving Skills, Computer Programming Skills, Communication Skills, Inspiring, Coaching, Mentoring and Developing People, Accountability and Responsibility, Scientific Writing Skills, Project Management Skills, Recruitment Skills, Negotiation Skills, Managing Change, Scientific Leadership and Delivery, Line Management, Time Management Skills, Building & Maintaining Useful Networks, Organizational Awareness
Extraversion (E), Intuition (N), Feeling (F), Judging (J)
1 year(s), 9 month(s)
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