Sadrach Pierre
Senior Data Scientist at a hedge fund based in New York City
Expertise: Data science, machine learning
Education: Cornell University

Sadrach Pierre is a senior data scientist at a hedge fund based in New York City. His experience includes building out machine learning pipelines for solving a wide variety of business problems. In 2021, he published a research paper on using machine learning to identify small molecule drug targets to treat SARS-CoV-2. Pierre has built out end-to-end churn prediction systems and customer segmentation engines, and has also worked on building demand prediction and promotion optimization engines for clients in the retail space.

He has a wide range of experience applying data analysis, supervised machine learning and unsupervised machine learning to solve problems across disparate industries including finance, drug design, retail and social media. He has experience working for startups in the cryptocurrency regulation space where he built market manipulation detection engines powered by machine learning models.

Pierre has a doctorate in chemical physics from Cornell University.

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Mar 09, 2023
Python Class Inheritance Explained
Class inheritance is an important concept in Python for data scientists and machine learning engineers to know. Here, our expert explains how it works.
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Feb 23, 2023
What Is a Function in Python?
A function is a named section of code that performs a specific task. Here, our expert introduces you to how they work in Python.
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Oct 31, 2022
Function Wrappers in Python: Model Runtime and Debugging
In Python, function wrappers are called decorators, and they have a variety of useful applications in data science. This guide covers how to use them for managing model runtime and debugging.
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Sep 08, 2022
How to Define Empty Variables and Data Structures in Python
Missing values in large datasets are a common problem, and dealing with them is an essential skill for every programmer.
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Aug 23, 2022
How to Heapify a Heap Tree in C++
A step-by-step tutorial on how to heapify data, including visuals and example code.
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Jul 07, 2022
How to Write Clean Exception Handling Code in C++
Exception handling is vital for producing code that functions properly under unusual conditions or, at a minimum, clearly explains errors to a user. This guide will introduce you to its principles in C++.
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Jun 14, 2022
Python Lists Vs. Arrays: How to Create Python Lists and NumPy Arrays
Having a thorough understanding of Python lists and NumPy arrays opens the door to many useful data tasks. This guide will introduce you to both concepts.
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May 31, 2022
Calculating Quartiles: A Step-by-Step Explanation
Quartiles are a useful tool to rigorously analyze various types of data. This guide will introduce you to their calculation in Python.
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May 10, 2022
Python Profiling Tools: A Tutorial
Profiling is a crucial tool for data scientists to be able to analyze bottlenecks in a process and ensure smooth, efficient operation. This guide will help you get started with profiling tools in Python.
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Apr 27, 2022
How to Find Outliers (With Examples)
Outlier detection is a data science technique with applications across a variety of industries. This primer will introduce you to the basics with examples to illustrate the principles.
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Feb 28, 2022
A Guide to Metaheuristic Optimization for Machine Learning Models in Python
Metaheuristic optimization methods are an important part of the data science toolkit, and failing to understand them can result in significant wasted resources. This guide will help you get started.
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Jan 25, 2022
A Guide to Loss Functions for Deep Learning Classification in Python
Selecting the right loss function for a machine learning problem is a crucial step in the work of a data scientist. Here is a guide to getting started with them.