I am a data scientist pursuing challenges, responsibility and the opportunity to make a difference. I have a strong track record of successful analytics and strategy projects spanning multiple industries. In short, I master all steps in the data life cycle and I tell stories with data.
- I have software engineering skills, in languages such as Scala, Java, Python, R, Javascript, Hive, Pig and SQL
- I am experienced in developing and using “Big data” solutions built on top of Spark, Hadoop, Redshift and Big Query
- I have hands on experience working with machine learning on big datasets (TB:s)
- I am an advanced user of Tableau and Excel spreadsheets for analytical purposes
- I have great skills in web analytics tools such as Google Analytics, Adobe Insight, Google Tag Manager, Optimizely and Enalyzer
Data Scientist @ I collect and refine customer and behavioural data on a group level and turn that into actionable insights for subsidiaries in the Bonnier group. I identify and quantify new potential business opportunities, primarily in digital media. I proactively develop new analytics methods and analyze complex scenarios. I am also responsible for developing BI and analytics solutions with focus on Big Data architecture (Hadoop, Spark and Redshift) and visualization (Tableau). I build data products (classification and clustering) to support data driven advertising across the group. From March 2015 to Present (10 months) Stockholm, SwedenData scientist / data engineer @ Data scientist, data engineer and big data champion. I developed powerful web analytics solutions based on Google Tag Manager, Google Analytics premium, Google Big Query and Hadoop. I was responsible for A/B-testing the releases of business critical features on the Nordic websites and mining web data to improve customer satisfaction as well as product yield. From September 2012 to March 2015 (2 years 7 months) Stockholm, SwedenWeb analyst @ Thomas Cook Northern Europe is the most profitable travel group in Europe. The group includes Ving Sweden, Globetrotter, Ving Norway, Spies Denmark, Tjareborg Finland, Thomas Cook Airlines and Hotels and Resorts. I was responsible for analysing and optimising the group's online business and web development projects. I was also responsible for providing the local analysts with the tools, training and support to answer local business questions that relate to web analytics. Further, I initiated and set the requirements for the group's custom built A/B-testing solution that have served hundreds of tests until today. From January 2010 to September 2012 (2 years 9 months) Web Analyst & Affiliate Marketing Manager @ Ving is the biggest travel company in Sweden and more than 60% of the travel packages are sold online. I was responsible for analysing and optimising the company's presence online (web site, campaigns, social media, etc.). In my two years as responsible for the affiliate marketing program I turned it into the company's most cost efficient marketing channel while growing the turnover with 500% to constitute a major distribution channel. From May 2007 to March 2010 (2 years 11 months) Web Strategy consultant @ Cloud Nine is a web agency specialised on digital strategies and how companies can leverage their business online. In my role as a web strategy consultant and web analyst I carried out strategy projects to deliver business value online. The projects included intranets and public web presence and spanned over various aspects (marketing, sales, customer service, PR, etc.) and industries (finance, telecom and travel). I was responsible for the web analytics service offering and developed methods and models for efficient business optimisation. From February 2006 to April 2007 (1 year 3 months) Management Consultant (Telecom, Media and Entertainment) @ As a management consultant I worked mostly in projects within the telco sector. The projects include program management as well as developing business cases and decision support for the client's management team. I also carried out market analysis of web based selfservice, home gateways and tripple play. From January 2005 to February 2006 (1 year 2 months)
Master of Science in Engineering, Industrial engineering and management, specialisation in telecommunication (Internet) @ KTH Royal Institute of Technology From 1999 to 2004 IT-Management @ Stockholm University From 2003 to 2004 Web programming, E-commerce, Project management @ Unitec Institute of Technology From 2004 to 2004 Robert Sahlin is skilled in: Web Analytics, Analytics, Web Strategy, Google Analytics, Digital Strategy, E-commerce, Strategy, Online Marketing, Conversion Optimization, Business Intelligence, Digital Marketing, Big Data, Omniture, Affiliate Marketing, SEM
Websites:
http://www.robertsahlin.com