Eric Cadena

Background

About Eric Cadena

Lead Data Scientist (Machine Learning & AI)@ Accenture | Driving measurable, 8-figure impact across FAANG, Fortune 500, and global enterprises. I combine hands-on data science, strategic TPM, and cross-functional leadership in a way few can balance—turning data into narrative-driven value, scaling AI/ML systems with purpose, and leading with empathy. Current Role: Lead Data Scientist & Project Manager @ Meta (via Accenture) – Orchestrating AI/ML optimization initiatives through strategic oversight and technical leadership. I manage globally distributed teams, align cross-functional stakeholders, and drive infrastructure-level efficiencies. Impact Highlights:$70M revenue preserved: Ads Infra optimizations via DS/ML experiments.$50B+ revenue supported: Automated growth & performance reporting. 🤖 $1M+ saved: GenAI RAG pipeline for classification. 40% efficiency gain: ML app in energy operations.$1M lift /$500K CAC cut: Predictive modeling initiatives. Built 3 in-production software apps (ML/AI driven). 🤝 Built 2 in-production AI/GenAI systems (LLMs, agents, automation). Core Strengths: Building and scaling AI/ML solutions that drive 8-figure ROI. Leading cross-industry programs in healthcare, fintech, energy, and social impact. Bridging C-suite vision with data science execution. Background: 8+ years of professional Data Science leadership. 6+ years teaching AI/ML/FinTech at Ivy League institutions (Columbia, Rice, Northwestern). 🧑‍ Trained 200+ professionals and mentored 100+ real-world projects in NLP, CV, forecasting, and optimization. Technical Stack: Python, SQL, R, PyTorch, Hive, Presto, AWS, Azure, Databricks, LLMs in production.