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Michael Petkun serves as the Lead Data Scientist at Nova Credit since July 2023, bringing extensive experience from previous roles, including Specialist at McKinsey & Company, where significant contributions were made in model development for risk management and operational efficiency. Proficient in various quantitative and analytical techniques, Michael has developed predictive models for banking portfolios, enhanced recruitment processes using NLP, and optimized financial forecasting, achieving substantial cost savings. Other notable roles include positions at Man Numeric, Kepos Capital, Aksia, BlackRock, and NRG Energy, with a strong focus on investment research, client analytics, and building complex statistical models. Michael holds a Master of Arts in Statistics from Columbia University and a Bachelor of Science in Finance, Marketing, and Statistics from The Wharton School.