Elaine Zanutto

Vice President Of Methods And Advanced Analytics at NAXION

Elaine Zanutto has extensive work experience in the field of statistics and data science. Elaine worked at NAXION from 2006, where they were the Vice President of Methods and Advanced Analytics. In this role, they led a team responsible for providing advanced statistical analyses and sampling methodology for market research consulting projects. Their expertise includes sample design, hierarchical Bayesian modeling, segmentation analysis, forecasting models, predictive modeling, simulator development, and structural equation modeling. Elaine also developed new statistical techniques as needed. Prior to NAXION, Elaine was an Assistant Professor of Statistics at the University of Pennsylvania, The Wharton School from 1998 to 2006. Their research interests during this time included consumer choice data analysis, causal analysis, sample survey design and analysis, imputation for survey nonresponse, and statistical estimation in the U.S. decennial census. In 2018, they became an Adjunct Professor of Statistics and Data Science at the University of Pennsylvania, Wharton School of Business.

Elaine Zanutto has a significant education background in the field of Statistics. Elaine completed their Ph.D. in Statistics at Harvard University from 1993 to 1998. Prior to that, they obtained a Master's Degree in Statistics from Carleton University, where they studied from 1991 to 1993. Their educational journey began with a Bachelor's Degree in Statistics from Carleton University, which they completed from 1987 to 1991.

In addition to their formal education, Elaine has obtained several certifications to further enhance their skills. Elaine received a Practical Machine Learning certification from Coursera Verified Certificates in October 2015. Elaine also completed courses in Programming for Everybody (Python) and R Programming, earning certifications from Coursera in August 2015. Furthermore, they hold edX Verified Certificates for Data Science and Machine Learning Essentials, as well as a certification for Scalable Machine Learning. The specific months and years for the edX certifications are not provided.

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Philadelphia, United States

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NAXION

Our Enterprise Mission NAXION is a broadly-resourced, nimble boutique that relies on advanced analytics, data integration, and sector experience to help businesses direct the destinies of their brands. The firm is distinguished by a genuine synthesis of research proficiency and astute business consulting, supported by one of the industry’s most inventive and customizable toolkits. The acuity of our thinking is matched by the exceptional quality of our process. Our Origins & Culture NAXION’s hybrid “enterprise DNA” is rooted in century-old origins as the world’s first business intelligence firm, National Analysts, which played a critical role in the development of the discipline. Subsequent decades as a division of Booz.Allen & Hamilton established a new leadership role for the firm in advancing data-driven decision cultures across a range of industries. Today, NAXION is an independent, employee and woman-owned firm fiercely dedicated to industry leadership and innovation. Our exceptional commitment to client service and partnership is enabled by a unique boutique culture offering global decision support. Our Services & Sectors NAXION engagements routinely address market entry strategy and customer segmentation, opportunity assessment and forecasting, product development, brand value creation and strength, customer experience, pricing strategy, and lifecycle management. Our specialized NAscence Group supports Life Sciences innovation and commercialization with a suite of services scaled to Big Pharma or emerging Biotech, including forecasting, clinical trials design, and market entry strategy. Specialized industry practices include Health & Life Sciences, Financial Services, Information Technology, Consumer Products, Building & Industrial Systems, Vehicles & Heavy Equipment, and Energy. Depth of experience across a range of B2B industries equips us to help client enterprises understand and meet the needs of business customers in complex market ecosystems.