David Pope

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Head of Decision Science

Fastlane Financial Solutions – Bayview Asset Management | Jul 2022 – Present

• Architected a corporate ML modeling strategy leveraging behavioral features, enhancing decision-making across all business units.
• Spearheaded integration of generative AI workflows, designing an MCP-based conversational assistant with RAG capabilities, boosting team productivity.
• Led development of a near real-time ML inferencing infrastructure, increasing customer targeting precision and driving 15% revenue growth.
• Directed modeling transition from AWS to Microsoft Fabric, improving agility and cost-efficiency.
• Forged cross-affiliate partnerships to integrate siloed data streams, enhancing model accuracy, speed to deployment, and business intelligence outputs.

Vice President, Data Science & Advanced Analytics

GreenSky (Goldman Sachs) | Atlanta, GA | Apr 2019 – Jul 2022

• Built and scaled GreenSky’s first Data Science Center of Excellence, recruiting top talent and establishing best practices in AWS model deployment.
• Delivered $3.2M in annual recovery benefits through predictive Recovery Models; improved delinquency tracking with Roll Models generating $2.9M per 1% enhancement.
• Designed profitability forecasting and loan origination models that directly influenced executive decision-making and merchant partnerships.
• Pioneered a chatbot PoC to automate customer interactions, reducing agent workload and operational costs.
• Launched comprehensive model governance programs ensuring regulatory compliance and enterprise model integrity.
• Promoted rapidly from Director to Vice President based on strategic and technical leadership impact.

Lead Data Scientist

Infosys-McCamish & SunTrust | Atlanta, GA | Jun 2016 – Apr 2019

• Created a centralized, Python-based Data Science Center of Excellence, transitioning users from SAS and democratizing ML adoption.
• Developed high-impact models for banking (e.g., Customer Lifetime Value, Advisor Model) and insurance (e.g., Underwriting, Claims Forecasting, Churn Prediction).
• Introduced NLP-based solutions such as topic modeling (LDA) to replace unreliable manual call dispositioning processes.
• Mentored junior data scientists, strengthening client-facing technical capabilities.

Founder

Inteletix Corporation | Nov 2015 – Jun 2016

• Delivered advanced ML solutions across finance and insurance industries, including Light-GBM-based insurance up-sell models and automotive rental recommenders.

Senior Data Scientist (Senior Consultant)

Windstream Communications | Jul 2014 – Oct 2015

• Led customer segmentation, churn prediction, and product recommender initiatives, supporting aggressive sales and retention goals.
• Built an enterprise-wide analytics platform and mentored cross-functional teams to scale data-driven marketing.

Vice President, Data Science

Integrative Logic (Luckie & Co. LLC Subsidiary) | Atlanta, GA | Aug 2012 – Apr 2014

• Elevated to Vice President, contributing to enterprise strategy and leading Data Science, BI, and Compliance efforts.
• Directed analytics for global brands, including pharmaceutical, telecom, and QSR clients.
• Launched award-winning digital and multichannel marketing strategies informed by predictive analytics.

AVP Analytics / Pricing

Official Payments (formerly Tier Technologies) | Norcross, GA | Apr 2011 – Jun 2012

• Built enterprise BI ecosystems, revitalized KPI-driven culture, and modeled $500K+ in processor cost savings.
• Led customer segmentation and pricing optimization strategies.

Director of Business Intelligence

Integrative Logic | Lawrenceville, GA | Aug 2010 – Feb 2011

• Orchestrated cross-channel marketing analytics programs integrating WebTrends, Google Analytics, and social media intelligence.

Founder

Inteletix Corporation | Buford, GA | Jun 1996 – Aug 2010

• Founded and scaled a 15-consultant analytics firm delivering advanced AI/BI solutions to Fortune 500 clients.
• Achievements included $42M annual savings through predictive churn models at BellSouth and design of proprietary marketing platforms.

Senior Programmer Analyst

Advance Technology Corporation | Atlanta, GA | Jul 1994 – Mar 1996

• Led development of DNA software for USWest, securing $5M contracts through telecommunications network analytics.

Assistant Professor & Research Scientist

University of Georgia | Athens, GA | 1987 – 1994

• Directed genetic research on Interactions in host-parasite systems; secured grants; taught core Genetics curriculum.

Post-Doctoral Research Assistant

Louisiana State University | Baton Rouge, LA | 1986 – 1987

• Conducted pioneering fungal pathogen research with strong emphasis on computational and statistical rigor.

EDUCATION

• Ph.D. in Genetics | University of British Columbia
• M.S. in Genetics | University of British Columbia
• B.S. in Biology | North Carolina State University