Since 2014, we've helped companies complete high-quality work with limited budgets and small IT teams. Drawing from our experience with top consulting firms, global banks, and successful AI startups, we assist managers in gaining confidence and skills in AI and machine learning. As business professionals with expertise in current technology and decision-making, we understand how to develop practical and valuable AI and decision support systems.
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Consultants
Dr Chris Cook
Country Managing Partner Australia & CEO
Dr Chris Cook (Decision Science)
Chris previously worked in senior roles in global IT and service organizations, and as a Partner in a global consulting firm. His interest in science and technology inspired him to start nFactorial in Australia, and later expand to Asia and the Middle East. nFactorial delivers Machine Learning and AI projects to clients in engineering, retail, mining, and service industries. Chris also earned a PhD in decision science from the Max Planck Institute in Berlin, Germany, focusing on researching business decision-making. He currently leads the practice and collaborates with colleagues worldwide to solve clients' important business challenges.
Education
PhD (Decision Science)
Notre Dame & Max Planck, 2019
MBA UNSW, 1995
B. Eng (Metallurgy) UniSA, 1985
Activities & Affiliations
• Member Institute of Company Directors
• Member Society Judgement and Decision Making
Dr Maxim Afanasyev
Country Managing partner - Singapore
Dr Maxim Afanasyev (Operations, Information and Technology)
Maxim has over 15 years practical experience in financial services data, advanced analytics and AI/Machine Learning. Recent experience with Standard Chartered Bank in Singapore, DataRobot and now nFactorial have deepened his skill set to encompass the requirements of advanced Ai services. Winner of the 2022 Stevie award for AI transformational solution.
Education
PhD - Operations, Information and Technology
Stanford University 2008
M. Science - Financial Mathematics
Stanford University 2006
Activities & Affiliations
• Member, Mckinsey alumni
• Leader, Data Science Meetup - Singapore
Partner - Data science
Travis Bransgrove (Data Science)
Travis has in depth experience applying technology to business problems. Skilled in mathematics, statistics, financial services, python and machine learning, Travis will work with you to deliver on your machine learning journey.
Education
Bachelor of Education (Mathematics) & Bachelor of Science (Statistics)
University of NSW, 1995
Activities & Affiliations
• Member, Australian Actuarial Society