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LIONEL

DA SILVA

👋 Hi! I'm a Senior Data Scientist specialized in building GenAI-powered BI solutions. At Deloitte, I’ve led complex projects that fueled business growth through smart analytics. I see myself as an 'AI artisan' because in a world where AI can do almost everything, what truly sets us apart is the ability to craft elegant, creative solutions that are both efficient and impactful.

🤝 Let’s connect if you’re looking to turn data into scalable, intelligent solutions. 🤝

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Hi, I'm Lionel.

I’m a Senior Data Scientist with a track record of turning complex data into clear, actionable insights. My expertise spans data strategy, predictive modeling, and dashboard development—sharpened through years at Deloitte, Nzone Media, and Normandin-Beaudry.

I’ve led high-impact AI and analytics initiatives across telecom, government, and marketing sectors. From optimizing customer acquisition strategies to designing GenAI-enhanced BI tools, I bring technical depth and business intuition to every project.

Today, I'm mostly focused on building GenAI‑powered BI systems that deliver real‑time insight and clear, predictive guidance to executives.

Normandin Beaudry nZone Media Deloitte

Services

Let me help make better use of your data. I offer consulting, training, and speaking engagements.

Speaking & Training

Hire me to talk about data science, BI, or AI. I love sharing knowledge!

Consulting

Need a custom dashboard? Machine learning models? ETL pipelines? Data strategy?

Workshops

Multi-day courses on Tableau, Power BI, Python for data science, and more.

Portfolio

A glimpse of the projects I've been working on

Health Crisis Dashboard

Real-time Tableau dashboard for COVID-19 screening test analysis

Churn Prediction

Random Forest model with 90%+ accuracy for customer retention

GPT-2 Fine-Tuning

Enhanced GPT-2 for automated RFP responses using Vertex AI

Crypto Analytics

Python-based cryptocurrency analysis and backtesting platform

Data Migration

Led 10+ professionals in law organization data migration

Marketing Clustering

K-means clustering for targeted marketing campaigns

Experiences

My professional journey through leading organizations

Normandin Beaudry

2017 - 2019

Data Analyst

Started my data science journey in the finance sector, specializing in actuarial analytics and pension fund optimization. Built my foundation in statistical analysis and data visualization.

Statistical Analysis
Actuarial Modeling
Data Visualization

nZone Media

2019 - 2021

BI Analyst

Evolved into business intelligence, developing comprehensive dashboards and analytics solutions for media and advertising campaigns. Mastered advanced BI tools and methodologies.

Business Intelligence
Dashboard Development
Campaign Analytics

Deloitte

2021 - 2024

Team Lead & Senior Data Scientist

Led cross-functional teams in delivering enterprise-scale analytics solutions. Specialized in machine learning, AI implementation, and strategic data consulting for Fortune 500 clients.

Team Leadership
Machine Learning
Enterprise Analytics

"Lionel excels in leading teams and delivering accurate insights. His mentoring has been pivotal in career advancement within Deloitte."

Team Member - Deloitte

"His expertise in data visualization and predictive analytics has transformed our decision-making processes."

Director - Major Law Organization

"Lionel's innovative approach to implementing AI solutions has created significant value for our organization."

VP Analytics - Finance Sector

"An exceptional data scientist who combines technical expertise with strong business acumen."

Senior Manager - Healthcare

Blog

Latest insights on data science and business intelligence

Advanced Tableau Techniques

Discover advanced visualization techniques that will take your Tableau dashboards to the next level...

Machine Learning in Business

How to successfully implement ML models in production environments for maximum business impact...

Data Strategy for 2024

Essential frameworks for building a data-driven organization in today's competitive landscape...

Contact

Feel free to contact me for any question. For open source projects, please open an issue or pull request on Github. If you want to follow my work, reach me on LinkedIn. Otherwise, send me an email at liodasilva229@gmail.com.

📦 Github 💼 LinkedIn ✉️ Mail