About Me

I’m an outcomes-oriented leader with over a decade of success in leveraging advanced analytics and AI/ML to drive strategic impact across diverse sectors, including finance, public policy, healthcare, and education policy. I develop innovative, data-driven solutions at the terabyte scale, establish best practices, and lead high-performing, cross-functional teams. I hold an M.S. in Computational Analysis & Public Policy from the University of Chicago and a B.S. in Finance from the University of Minnesota, reflecting a strong foundation in both quantitative analysis and strategy.

CV available upon request. Please contact me at md + vandergon + @ + gmail.com

Technical Interests

• AI/ML & Advanced Analytics: Causal Inference, Machine Learning, Computer Vision, Network Analysis, Advanced Statistical Modeling.
• Programming & Platforms: Python, R, SQL, Large-Scale Databases, Cloud Computing for AI/ML.
• Research Domains: Applied AI Research, AI Applications in Central Banking, Financial Market Monitoring, Climate-Related Risk, Healthcare Innovation and Policy, AI for Science.