My name is Alfred F. SAM.

• I work as a data scientist.
• My daily works involve applications of machine learning and statistics techniques to solve for various data challenges, e.g. predictive models for health risks and interpretability.
• Deeply impressed by Paul Anthony Samuelson’s great textbook Economics, I am always interested in Econometrics modeling, applied Microeconomics, and game theory.
• I am fond of sharing, with the belief of my university motto: Education for service. In recent years I enjoy giving lectures in university if time allows.

My story

“Life was like a box of chocolates, you never know what you’re gonna get.”

Exactly it describes my past experience. I was fascinated by Economics and game theory when I was an undergraduate, but I determined to pursue the PhD degree in Marketing in business school. When I tried preparing the career in academics, I fell in love with Micro-econometrics and machine learning and made up my mind to explore the interaction between business strategies and consumers’ behaviors in industry instead of university. I also like sharing, so in recent years I discuss my experience and findings with the youngsters (I am too!) in the university. I should have begun writing earlier, and now I have a chance.