Chris Buck
Data Analyst and Social Scientist
I’m a data analyst and social scientist driven by intellectual curiosity to deliver evidence-based insights that enable organisations to improve their outcomes. With subject expertise in political science and leadership experience in higher education, I bring a keen eye for research design as well as the ability to cultivate effective cross-functional teams and communicate complex ideas to diverse audiences.
To learn more about my background and work, please check out my bio, CV, and project portfolio below. If you think I can create value for your organisation, send me an email to schedule a chat.
Predictive Analytics to Optimise a Loyalty Rewards Programme
Using machine learning tools such as regressions, decision trees, k-means clustering, and natural language processing, I enabled an online games retailer to predict customer behaviour regarding loyalty points accumulation and product review sentiment.
Diagnostic Analytics to Address Missed GP Appointments for NHS England
Using the matplotlib, numpy, pandas, and seaborn libraries in Python, I diagnosed the factors that contribute to missed GP appointments for NHS England.
Descriptive Analytics for a Targeted Advertising Campaign
Using advanced Excel functions, SQL queries, and Tableau dashboards for exploratory data analysis, I generated business intelligence for a global supermarket’s targeted advertising campaign.
Scraping Exchange Rates from HMRC Webpages
Using the Beautiful Soup package, I put together a Python script that scrapes exchange rates from HMRC webpages and exports them to a csv file.