Data Scientist (Machine Learning/ Operation Resear...

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Location: Montréal, QC

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Data Scientist (Machine Learning/ Operation Research) Expert-32520
Profession
Solution Development
Work Location
Americas-Canada-MONTREAL
Schedule
Full-time


Description

We are seeking highly motivated data scientist who likes to combine OR+ML to join SITA Center of Excellence in Data Science & AI team in Montreal We are looking for people who have a passion for analyzing and uncovering digital insights from large, complex streams of data derived from the worlds most advanced aerospace, telecommunication, aviation environment and macroeconomic systems.

As a Data Scientist (Machine Learning/ Operation Research ) Expert, you will work on the research, development, and implementation of complex operational research (OR) machine learning models to predict rare events disruptions in airports aerospace and flight movements and optimize On-Time Performance and Resource allocation.
This position will provide the unique opportunity to operate in a start-up-like environment within a Best place to work and Air transportation telecommunication service provider leader. Our digital focus is geared towards releasing Industry best-in-class intelligent products solutions and services to the Air Transportation Industry. Together we aim to achieve new levels of productivity by changing the way we work and identifying new sources of growth for our customers.

What you will do:
  • Develop models and algorithms that will improve OTP (on time performance), predict and optimize disruption and situational awareness.
  • Predict aircraft movements passenger behavior and baggage operations.
  • Develop ML; OR (Operation Research), Model for risk assessment, predictive maintenance and flight departure and arrivals
  • Participate in early stage R&D work to further advance the ML (machine learning) platform
  • Collaborate with software development to implement and deploy newly developed technologies and algorithms
  • Work with the Sr. Lead OR, portfolio directors and other stakeholders to identify study requirements and develop relevant OR technical approaches
  • Develop new OR products and solutions to support passenger experience airlines airports and aircraft operations optimization
  • Manage and contribute to the development and execution of OR study plans
  • Develop prototype mathematical and simulation models (e.g. discrete event simulation)
  • Interact with OR faculty in universities and reads journals and technical papers to ensure awareness of current research work
  • Work with business units and lead data scientists to implement real-world critical use cases on the platform
  • Build scripts to automate, clean, transform, cross-reference and merge large sources of data utilizing Python SPARK PYSPARK, JAVA
  • Results-oriented with a strong sense of ownership in delivering for our customer and air transportation industry

Qualifications

Who you are :
  • Mathematical principles to develop deterministic, stochastic, or rule-based models of systems or networks
  • Experience with mathematical programming solvers in a professional/work setting (e.g. GUROBI, CPLEX, Xpress, LocalSolver, GAMS)
  • Knowledge of Discrete Event Simulation (DES) modeling software (e.g. AnyLogic, Simio, FlexSim or Arena), and DES simulation engine library
  • Strong programming skills of 2 of the following: Java, Python, C/C++, C#, R and/or MATLAB
  • Deep knowledge of machine learning, statistics, optimization or related field
  • Experience with industrial/commercial applications of data science including, supply chain optimization, supply chain optimization, airport operations or airlines operations and disruptions management is a significant plus
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills along with the ability to well work in cross functional teams
  • Work experience in programming, data science, machine learning
  • Motivated self-starter with a strong enthusiasm to learn
  • Results-oriented with strong communication and customer focus
  • Ability to deal well with ambiguous and undefined problems
  • Candidates for this role should possess a master’s degree or PhD degree in STEM relevant experience in data science.

What we offer
SITA’s workplace is all about diversity: many different countries and cultures are represented in our workforce, and colleagues who’ve been working here for decades collaborate with those just out of college and early in their careers. SITA is a place of change and constant improvement, where we're always pushing ourselves to find better ways of doing things: smarter, quicker, easier, for us and our customers and for their customers too.
And we offer all the good stuff you’d expect like holidays, bonuses, flexible benefits, medical policy, pension plan and access to world-class learning.

Welcome to SITA
SITA is the world’s leading specialist in air transport communications and information technology. We don’t just connect the global aviation industry. We apply decades of experience and expertise to address almost every core business, operational, baggage, and passenger process in air transport.

We design, build and support technology solutions all with one vision to create easy air travel every step of the way. As an organization, we cover 95% of all international air travel destinations and work with over 2,800 air transport and government customers in every corner of the globe. Are you ready to explore the opportunities?

SITA is an Employment Equity Employer and values a diverse workforce. In support of our Employment Equity Program, women, Aboriginal people, members of visible minorities, and/or persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply and self-identify in the application process.

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Job Posting
Feb 4, 2021, 9:54:08 AM

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