E187 Marcin Mejran, Director of Data Science at Goldbelly

Today's guest is Marcin Mejran, Director of Data Science at Goldbelly in New York. Founded in 2013, Goldbelly is a curated online marketplace for regional and artisanal foods crafted by local food purveyors throughout the United States. Goldbelly's staff curates products from restaurants, bakeries, delis and more to feature on the site and facilitates shipping across all 50 states.

Marcin is an experienced Data Scientist, Software Engineer and leader with an extensive Big Data background. He has a strong track record of innovative solutions to problems across multiple disciplines with a focus on truly understanding the data and business needs. Marcin's aim as a manager is to build strong collaborative teams and foster personal growth while exceeding goals.

In the episode, Marcin will talk about:

The fascinating work they do at Goldbelly

Using data to optimise the customer journey

Interesting projects within data access and Machine Learning

What he enjoys most about his role

Building the Data Science team

Challenges of hiring during the pandemic

What the future looks like for Goldbelly