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I'M

SaraH sun.

DATA STRATEGY
EXECUTIVE SPEAKER
WXN CANADA'S TOP 100

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EXCELLENCE THROUGH COLLABORATION AND INNOVATION

I am passionate about two things in life - data and STEM education.  Over the course of my career, I've had the privilege to work across multiple industries, bringing together my training as a data scientist with my knack for solving key business challenges.  Of equal importance, I believe it is important to support our next generation of leaders through mentoring and coaching.

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DRIVING ANALYTICS EXCELLENCE ACROSS INDUSTRIES, INCLUDING BANKING, TECHNOLOGY, AND MINING

Data Strategy & Business Development 

Innovation
&

Ventures

Machine Learning

&

AI

Data Governance, Privacy, &

Ethics

Thought
Leadership

People Management, Mentoring, & 

Coaching

SKILLS

02 Talks

TOPICS

Data
Strategy & AI

Solve real business challenges with true data driven design.  Strategy touches all aspects from working with new data sources to designing user interfaces for data products, even awareness on the latest data privacy, legal & ethics issues. 

Audiences have included MLOps World, RBC Future Makers, and the Vector Institute.

Innovations in Mining

Blending Geosciences with Data Sciences has opened up an entirely new world of opportunity within the Mining Industry.  In addition, there are some key data considerations that are unique to the space.  We're changing the world, one BIG data problem at a time. 

Audiences have included Google, PyCon, Toronto Machine Learning.

Inclusion & Diversity

Through open, honest dialogue, I aim to provide inspiration to people worldwide on pursuing their career goals.  I lead by example, and believe that there is significant room for improvement on increasing diversity to drive a better bottom line.

Audiences have include TD Bank, Toronto Womxn in Data, and the Perimeter Institute.

Career & Judging Panels

My career path has been unconventional.  I hope to inspire the next generation of leadership through my story, by fostering discussions on change, leadership, and personal career development.  I often serve as a judge at Hackathon events.

Audiences have include SheHacks, TOHacks, AI Deep Dive.

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TALKS
EXPERIENCE

2022 - Present

First Phase Capital

Strategic Advisor

Helping companies attract & convert investors at scale.

2022

Guiding Light Award

Toronto Womxn in Data Science

Recognizing mentorship in data & analytics.

2022 - Present

After Math Podcast

Cohost

The podcast for mathies!

2021 - Present

Scotiabank

Director, Secured & Small Business Decisioning

Credit risk decisioning for Canadian Small Business, Real Estate, and Auto.

2020 - 2022

Analytics by Design

Content Lead

2020 - 2021

Sharechest

CEO

Building tools for companies to connect, capture, and capitalize on new investor leads.

2020-2021

Qoherent

Strategic Advisor

Building the future of software-defined radio.

2020 - 2021

Data Consultant

Data Strategy - WoodGreen Community Services

AI Consultant - Private Mining Client

2019

WXN Top 100 Canada's Most Powerful Women

Recipient in Science & Technology Category

2018-2019

European Girls Math Olympiad

Deputy Leader

Coach for Canada's first All Girls Math Team Canada in Florence, Italy, and Kyiv, Ukraine.  The world's largest all girls mathematics competition at the high school level.

2018-2020

GoldSpot Discoveries

Chief Data Strategist

Focused on driving long-term growth and revenue through combining the geological sciences with artificial intelligence in the mining industry.

2017 & 2019

International Mathematical Olympiad

Deputy Leader

Coach for Team Canada's at the IMO in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (2017) and London, UK (2019).  The world's most advanced mathematics competition for high school students.

2016-2018

Senior Manager, Data Strategist, Payments Innovation

Data value creation, data governance, AI business development, innovation & ventures. 

2013

American Regions Mathematics League:  First Place, B Division

Toronto Math Circles

World's largest team based mathematics competition for high school students.

2012 - Present

Organizer

Volunteer organization providing enriched mathematics activities for bright high school students in the GTA region.

2011 - 2016

Capital One Canada

Senior Business Analyst, Statistician, Principal Data Scientist

Business strategy, valuations, and execution of campaigns in market.

2006 - 2011

University of Waterloo

Bachelors of Mathematics, Cooperative Education

Double Major, Honors Statistics & Mathematical Finance

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CONTACT

Want to chat?  I'm always up for a new speaking opportunity or an opportunity to expand my network with interesting people!

sarah.k.sun@gmail.com

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