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Annie Lyu
dataviz, rstats, she/her
- Accomplished data scientist with a track record of driving impactful projects
- Ph.D. in Statistics with expertise in small area prediction and data visualization
- Research leader in biodiversity conservation, with peer-reviewed publications
Education
Iowa State University
Doctorate of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Statistics
Ames, United States
2015 - 2020
Thesis: Small area prediction and big data visualization – Analysis of soil losses from sheet and rill erosion on cropland
Wuhan University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Statistics
Wuhan, China
2011 - 2015
Thesis: Cox proportional hazard model and its application in survival analysis
Work Experience
Principal Data Scientist
Autodesk
Toronto, Canada
- Proven ability in stakeholder management and mentoring junior data scientists
- Steering various projects and initiatives
2024 - Present
Senior Data Scientist
Autodesk
San Francisco, United States
- Directed key data science projects, resulting in a 30% increase in lead conversion
- Developed churn prediction tools, lead scoring models, and data mapping systems
- Exhibited solid expertise in data visualization, data architecture, and machine learning
2020 - 2024
Research Assistant
Iowa State University
Ames, United States
2015 - 2020
- Led interdisciplinary research projects in biodiversity conservation
- Co-authored three peer-reviewed papers in top-tier journals
Teaching Experience
Lab Instructor, Survey Statistics
Iowa State University
Ames, United States
2018 Spring
- Mentored and trained 36 students in SAS programming techniques
- Achieved an outstanding average rating of 4.68 out of 5 points by students
Publication
Interactive Web-based Data Visualization and Analysis Tool for Synthetizing on-farm Research Networks Data
Research Synthesis Methods, doi:10.1002/jrsm.1440
Ames, United States
2020
Laurent A., Lyu X., Kyveryga P., Makowski D., Hofmann H., Miguez F.
Using landscape habitat associations to prioritize areas of conservation action for terrestrial birds
PloS one 12 (3), doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0173041
Ames, United States
2017
Harms, T.M., Murphy, K.T., Lyu, X., Patterson, S.S., Kinkead, K.E., Dinsmore, S.J. and Frese, P.W.
Awards
Vince Sposito Statistical Computing Award
Department of Statistics, ISU
Ames, United States
2019
Selected for outstanding potential in statistical computing based on assistantship duties
Student Travel Grant
International Total Survey Error Workshop
Bergamo, Italy
2019
Selected as one of the student participants based on paper presentation and curriculum vitae
Holly and Beth Fryer Scholarship
Department of Statistics, ISU
Ames, United States
2017
Selected for high-achieving second-year graduate students based on academic success and assistantship duties
Vera David Award
Department of Statistics, ISU
Ames, United States
2016
Selected for high-achieving first-year female graduate students based on academic success