Steve Walker
CANMOD Director of Data Science
With 20 years of experience in statistical software, I have worked as a data scientist, product manager, and researcher across diverse fields, including credit risk, insurance, fisheries, and epidemiology. Currently, I develop software for efficiently calibrating general compartmental models and curate historical epidemiological data. I also supervise trainees at all levels, from undergraduates to postdocs, who are engaged in data science and research software development projects.
Email: swalk@mcmaster.ca
Work Experience
| Position | Years | Organization |
|---|---|---|
| Director of Data Science | 2023-present | CANMOD Network and McMaster Theo-Bio Lab |
| Principal Data Scientist | 2021-23 | CANMOD Network and McMaster Theo-Bio Lab |
| Product Manger | 2018-21 | Altair Engineering |
| Senior Data Scientist | 2015-18 | Angoss-Datawatch (now Altair Engineering) |
| Statistical Consultant | 2010, 2018 | Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources (now Ontario Ministry of Northern Development, Mines, Natural Resources, and Forestry) |
Education
| Degree | Years | University | Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| BSc | 1997-2003 | York University | Environmental Science |
| MSc | 2005-05 | University of Toronto | Zoology (now Ecology and Evolutionary Biology) |
| PhD | 2005-10 | University of Toronto | Ecology and Evolutionary Biology |
Postdoctoral Fellowships
| Years | University | Department |
|---|---|---|
| 2012-15 | McMaster University | Mathematics and Statistics |
| 2010-12 | Université de Montréal | Département des Science Biologiques |