
I'M
SaraH sun.
DATA STRATEGY
EXECUTIVE SPEAKER
WXN CANADA'S TOP 100
S
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.

01 skills
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

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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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
03 Experience

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


