Vito Murillo

Experience

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  University of Alaska Southeast

  Nov 2011 - Jan 2014

  Student Office Assistant

  Performed several clerical duties including data entry, filing, faxing, and copyingProvided support to senior staff members on sensitive projects

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  University of Alaska Fairbanks

  Jan 2014 - Jan 2017

  Student Office Assistant

  Collaborated with human resources consultants on time sensitive and/or confidential projects maintaining a high level of discretion at all timesCross-trained in multiple employee’s positions and duties to provide support to other departments/offices during a campus hiring freezePrepared onboarding and benefit orientation for human resources consultants

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  Maritime Security Center, Department of Homeland Security (DHS)

  Jan 2016 - Jul 2016

  Environmental Acoustics Project Manager Intern

  Developed project specifications with Lead Engineer such as scope of the project, deadlines, budget, equipment requisitions, and project benchmarksPresented findings to the DHS, Maritime Security Center, Arctic Domain Awareness Center and other high-level officials as part of a Project Close Out reportProvided consistent oversight to the Environmental Acoustic Team to ensure that tasks were being completed safely and within assigned deadlinesDeveloped bi-weekly presentations updating lead engineer on the project statusConducted research to measure environmental acoustics and urban noise for DHS Port security applicationsAssigned tasks and duties to team members based on individual strengths Completed all required security and safety trainings for the DHS operational facilities Minder weergeven

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  Institute of Northern Engineering, UAF

  Jan 2017 - Nov 2017

  Research Technician

  Assisted research professors and postdoctoral researchers in the installationand administering of various scientific experimentsConducted data processing and prepared data sets by identifyingand correcting inaccurate or missing recordsClassified and conserved experimental equipment and managementof hazardous substancesProvided preparatory disassembly and re-assembly of scientific laboratoriesand equipment

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  Xillio

  Nov 2018 - Jun 2019

  Technical Consultant

  Extracted content/data from multiple repositories, performed data transformation functions, and then exported data to target environment while maintaining the content structural integrity.Created multiple descriptive analysis dashboards for Sales, Marketing, and Consultant department. Performed predictive analysis to forecast Q1 and Q2 revenue for 2019 year for Sales dashboard.Developed data-pipeline infrastructure that facilitates an automated process of export, transform, and load (ETL) from multiple repositories to support and keep dashboards currentCreated and presented multiple ETL projects, involving both contemporary and legacy systems, to clients and organizations Minder weergeven

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  Data Analytics - an Ortec Finance company

  Sept 2019 - Aug 2020

  Data Scientist

  Developed multiple prediction and classification models as part of client-based data driven solutions to address clients’ business needsCreated various REST API that facilitates Natural Language Processing (NLP) and operational functionalitiesDeveloped NLP sentiment analysis propositions and Google Assistance based Chatbots, and presented to clients and organizations

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  Mastercard

  Jan 2021 - now

  As a Data Science Manager, I managed a senior data science team focused on delivering data-driven insights and technical support for Mastercard’s key strategic initiatives across the EMEA region. My role involved closely collaborating with cross-functional teams to shape and execute the go-to-market strategy, ensuring alignment with regional business goals and customer needs.In addition to my leadership responsibilities, I contributed to various Product Operation and Tiger Teams, where I worked on enhancing product offerings, providing technical guidance to Mastercard's strategic response to upcoming PSD3 regulations, and refining our data sourcing strategy to maintain a competitive edge in the market.I have been recognized as a subject matter expert in risk and fraud management, and I actively engage with industry peers through events like Identity Connect Dubai 2024 and the Financial Services Webinar 2024, where I served as a panelist sharing insights on the evolving landscape of financial services and cybersecurity. Minder weergeven Took on full responsibility for the EMEA Director of Data Science’s role during an interim period, establishing processes and frameworks to enhance collaboration between the Field Data Science and Account Executive teams. These efforts were focused on driving strategic growth across the EMEA region.Organized and delivered workshops for internal cross-functional teams and external strategic partners, increasing technical fluency in fraud prevention solutions. Provided comprehensive support to the EMEA Account Executive team on all key strategic opportunities. Partnered with cross-functional stakeholders to contribute to the development of EMEA’s 2024 Go-To-Market strategy. Minder weergeven As a Senior Data Scientist at Mastercard, I led data-driven initiatives to assess and optimize the effectiveness of our solutions across various verticals, providing actionable insights that informed our market-facing teams. I conducted in-depth analysis of win rates and performance metrics, enabling a continuous feedback loop to refine our approach and drive stronger outcomes for the business.Additionally, I played a key role in team development, providing mentorship and training to new hires and junior team members. I helped accelerate their onboarding process, fostering a collaborative learning environment and ensuring the team’s growth and alignment with strategic goals. Minder weergeven In my role as a Data Scientist at Mastercard, I conducted data analyses aligned with customers' business objectives to demonstrate the effectiveness and value of our solutions. By translating complex data into actionable insights, I helped customers understand how our offerings could solve key challenges and drive business success.I also developed technical frameworks to support emerging partnerships and delivered workshops aimed at empowering market-facing teams with the technical expertise needed to engage effectively with clients and prospects.I played an integral role in shaping product development by providing market-driven feedback and offering actionable suggestions for product improvements, ensuring our solutions remained aligned with customer needs and industry trends. Minder weergeven

  • Manager, Data Scientist

    Jan 2024 - now

  • Interim Manager, Data Scientist

    Aug 2023 - Feb 2024

  • Senior Field Data Scientist

    Apr 2022 - Feb 2024

  • Field Data Scientist

    Jan 2021 - Jan 2022