Curriculum Vitae
Words and data are not just tools but potent catalysts that can shape the world we live in. My primary focus lies in harnessing the power of programming and cutting-edge techniques to extract invaluable insights from vast and complex datasets. With expertise in machine learning, MLOps, data visualization, and statistical analysis, I thrive in the realm of data-driven decision-making and strategic consulting.
Experience
Data Scientist
Data Scientist at Allianz SE, Group Data & AI (GDA)
Lead Rating with AZ Germany and France
- Leveraged new AI-driven approaches to calculate the conversion probability of incoming new leads and allocate leads to the best-fit agents.
- Designed and developed predictive models for Lead Rating.
- Built and deployed the model APIs on AWS S3 as part of the project infrastructure.
- Developed the global Lead Rating model that can be seamlessly integrated into other Operating Entities as part of the AI in Box initiative.
- Containerized the entire Lead Rating process using Docker for easy deployment and scalability
- Presented model findings and insights to various audiences, including senior management, department heads, and cross-functional teams.
Churn & Win-back with AZ Direct Italy
- Led the Churn & Win-back projects as a Lead Data Scientist.
- Developed predictive models to identify and target customers with a higher likelihood of churn and re-engagement.
- Designed and implemented global churn prediction models for use across different OEs.
- Presented model findings and insights to a wide range of audiences, including senior management, department leaders, and interdisciplinary teams.
Research Associate
Ph.D. candidate, dissertation topic: Modeling Unobserved Heterogeneity in Social Network Data Analysis | Lecturer for introductory and programming courses | Lecturer for classes at the Depart- ment of Statistics | Supervisor of bachelors and masters theses | Collaboration on the monitoring report 2019 of the Federal Environment Agency (Umweltbundesamt) | Statistical consulting of > 50 internal small and large projects | Preparation of scientific publications.
Student Assistant StaBLab
Statistical consulting and data analysis for many external and LMU internal projects.
Managing Director
Company in retail and gastronomy. Locations in Munich, Neubiberg and Baldham.
Certifications
Certificate
Certified Machine Learning Engineer: 💻 Bash & Linux | 🚀 FastAPI | 🌐 Flask |🔒 API Security | 🐳 Docker |🚦 Jenkins | ☸️ Kubernetes | 🌬️ Airflow | 📊 MLFlow | 🚀 Streamlit | 📈 Dash
Education
Ph.D.
Degree: Dr. rer. nat., Thesis topic: Modeling Unobserved Heterogeneity in Social Network Data Analysis.
Master’s Degree in Biostatistics
Degree: M. Sc., Biostatistics, Thesis: Separable Temporal Exponential Random Graph Models.
Diploma in Psychology
Degree: Diplom in Psychology, Thesis: Conflicts in Organizations and The Ways of Overcoming Them.
Awards
Best Poster Award
Iterative Estimation Approach for Exponential Random Graph Models (ERGMs) with Nodal Random Effects. International COSTNET Conference 2018, September 26-28, in Warsaw Poland.
Communication & Soft Skills
Conferences
- Oral presentation at the DAGStat Conference 2019 in Munich, Germany
- Oral presentation at the summer retreat 2019 of the department of statistics in Holzhausen, Germany
- Oral Presentation at the COSTNET Conference 2019 in Bilbao, Spain
Posters
- Poster at the COSTNET Conference 2018 in Warsaw, Poland
- Poster at the MCML: Munich Center of Machine Learning 2019 in Munich, Germany
Soft Skills
Team player and communicative due to many years of experience in joint project works (LMU internal as well as external projects & StaBLab), due to working as a student assistant on numerous group projects during studies.
Courteous, friendly demeanor through experience as a lecturer, working with project partners, working as a tutor, and as a student assistant.
Disciplined through the experience of writing my doctoral, master’s, and diploma theses, publications, and many years of work as a research assistant and research associate.
Enthusiastic about new tasks and interested in learning new things.
Publications
Fritz C., De Nicola G., Kevork, S., Harhoff D. and Kauermann G. (2023).Modelling the large and dynamically growing bipartite network of German patents and inventors. Journal of the Royal Statistical Society. Series A: Statistics in Society.
Kevork, S. and Kauermann, G. (2022). Bipartite Exponential Random Graph Models with Nodal Random Effects. Social Networks, 70:90-99, ISSN 0378-8733, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.socnet.2021.11.002.
Kevork, S. and Kauermann, G. (2021). Iterative Estimation of Mixed Exponential Random Graph Models with Nodal Random Effects. Network Science 9, 478–498. https://doi.org/10.1017/nws.2021.22.
Witting, M., Filimon, S., Kevork, S. (2021). Carry along or not? Decision-making on carrying standard avalanche safety gear among ski tourers in a german touring region. Safety Science, 105406, ISSN 0925-7535, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scci.2021.105406.
Pöllath, N., García-González, R., Kevork, S., Mutze, U., Zimmermann, M. I., Özbasaran, M., Peters, J. (2021). A non-linear prediction model for ageing foetal and neonatal sheep reveals basic issues in early neolithic husbandry. Journal of Archaeological Science, 105344, ISSN 0305-4403, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jas.2021.105344.
Freick, M., Weber, J., Passarge, O., & Kevork, S. D. (2017). Effects of erythromycin on milk yield, rumen contraction rate and blood beta-hydroxybutyrate concentration in dairy cows after laparoscopic reposition of the left displaced abomasum. Veterinarni Medicina, 61(8), 413-420.
Languages
Interests
Theater Enthusiast: I find immense joy in the captivating world of theater, where I can immerse myself in new and exciting narratives. Passionate Traveler and Culture Explorer: Traveling and immersing myself in diverse cul- tures is an integral part of my quality of life. With my proficiency in multiple languages, I relish the opportunity to connect with people from different backgrounds, effortlessly bridging cultural divides. Movie Aficionado: Whether it’s cozy movie nights with my family or exploring the latest cinematic masterpieces, I have a genuine appreciation for the art of storytelling through film.
Motto
"If you can't explain it to a six year old, you don't understand it yourself"
Albert Einstein