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The primary focus for a candidate will be on applying different techniques (data mining/statistical analysis/build prediction systems/recommendation systems) using large company datasets. Apply machine learning models and test the effectiveness of different actions. The candidate must have strong technical expertise and be able to use a wide set of tools for data mining/data analysis methods. The candidate must be able to build and implement mathematical models, algorithms, and simulations. We seek ...

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