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Michael McDermott has a strong background in data science and machine learning. Michael started their career as a Research Associate at UBC, where they worked from 2008 to 2014. In 2015, they co-founded ML Infinity, a big data analytics consulting company. At ML Infinity, they served as a Data Scientist and helped clients utilize their data for business needs. In 2017, McDermott joined Unbounce as a Sr Data Scientist. Michael then moved on to Plentyoffish.com in 2015, where they worked as a Data Scientist until 2017. McDermott returned to Plenty of Fish in 2019 and held roles as Research & AI Lead, as well as Director of Data Science and Machine Learning. Currently, they are serving as the Director of ML/AI at Match Group, starting in 2023.
Michael McDermott earned their PhD in Physics from The University of British Columbia from 2008 to 2014.
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Founded in Vancouver, Canada in 2003, Plenty of Fish is one of the early pioneers in the online dating industry with one of the largest and most diverse communities of singles. Plenty of Fish is available in 11 languages and more than 20 countries worldwide. As a lean team devoted to a community of such significant scale, we are passionate about creating relationships by offering a less prescriptive, low-pressure user experience that allows singles to discover what they’re looking for! We love what we do, and have the ability to profoundly impact millions of people's lives every single day! Recently named one of BC’s Top Employers, Plenty of Fish is a great place to build friendships, grow your career, and collaborate with top talent. Want in? Check out our open roles and apply to join the #POFLife