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Matt McDevitt

Matt is Parter and leader of QuantumBlack Japan. QuantumBlack is the Machine Learning/AI center of excellence within McKinsey & Company. Matt's role encompasses launching and operating QuantumBlack in Japan as an Associate Partner including leading programs with clients to leverage the latest and greatest technology around ML/AI while also ensuring significant business impact. Previously, Matt was Data Engineering Director at Think Big Analytics Teradata in Japan, UK and US. Matt was one of Think Big’s earliest team members playing many roles to help incubate and build Think Big over its 8-year history. From scratch he established Think Big offices in Mountain View, Salt Lake City, New York, London and Tokyo. Matt’s Program and Practice Management experience includes leading some of the world’s largest deployments of Big Data technologies including Hadoop, Deep Learning, Machine Learning, Tensorflow, Spark, and NoSQL with an array of High Tech Manufacturing, Automotive, Pharma, Financial Services and CPG clients. Matt holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Stanford University and is certified in Japanese from the JLPT N3 exam. When he is not working on Big Data and Advanced Analytics, he enjoys a competitive round of pub trivia.

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Matt is Parter and leader of QuantumBlack Japan. QuantumBlack is the Machine Learning/AI center of excellence within McKinsey & Company. Matt's role encompasses launching and operating QuantumBlack in Japan as an Associate Partner including leading programs with clients to leverage the latest and g...

What we do

We unlock elite performance together QuantumBlack is an advanced analytics firm operating at the intersection of strategy, technology and design to improve performance outcomes for organisations. In 2015 we became part of McKinsey & Company. Together we combine our advanced analytics, design and engineering expertise with McKinsey’s industry knowledge and organisational change management experience. QuantumBlack was born and proven in Formula 1 – where teams live and breathe data. Today, we are still fascinated by how a marginal gain can have a significant impact on the performance of any organisation.
We established QuantumBlack to reimagine how organisations can continuously improve and outperform rivals. To do this we follow a structured method enhanced by capability building of both people and technology.
Jeremy Palmer, CEO of QuantumBlack, gives speech at the Japan Office Launch.

What we do

We established QuantumBlack to reimagine how organisations can continuously improve and outperform rivals. To do this we follow a structured method enhanced by capability building of both people and technology.

We unlock elite performance together QuantumBlack is an advanced analytics firm operating at the intersection of strategy, technology and design to improve performance outcomes for organisations. In 2015 we became part of McKinsey & Company. Together we combine our advanced analytics, design and engineering expertise with McKinsey’s industry knowledge and organisational change management experience. QuantumBlack was born and proven in Formula 1 – where teams live and breathe data. Today, we are still fascinated by how a marginal gain can have a significant impact on the performance of any organisation.

Why we do

Jeremy Palmer, CEO of QuantumBlack, gives speech at the Japan Office Launch.

Our method We established QuantumBlack to reimagine how organisations can continuously improve and outperform rivals. To do this we follow a structured method enhanced by capability building of both people and technology. Our process deploys cutting-edge techniques and offers a scalable approach that targets multi-year transformations. Clarity of Purpose Every engagement is focused on determining what will have the biggest impact on an organisation. Insights to Capability We uncover robust new insights and then help our clients build capabilities to achieve continuous improvements. Human + Machine What we can measure and analyse, we can understand and change. We strive for clear analysis and insights from our cutting-edge technology.

How we do

Employing the best people is a key ingredient From building cities to saving lives, our people help answer some of the world’s most worthwhile challenges. Our interdisciplinary team consists of strategists, data scientists, engineers, and designers. We seek out curious minds both in our people and our clients. We value attention to detail. We accept ambiguity. And we care deeply about outcomes.

As a new team member

WHAT YOU'LL DO As a Senior Data Scientist at QuantumBlack in Tokyo... You will work in multi-disciplinary environments harnessing data to provide real-world impact for organisations globally. In this role you will influence many of the recommendations our clients need to positively change their businesses and enhance performance. You will work alongside the Principal Data Scientist to develop world-class data science products for clients as well as for our data science team. You will be expected to mentor Fellow Data Scientists and Data Scientists where required, and play an active role in leading team meetings and workshops with clients as well. You will work on complex data sets from some of the world’s largest organisations, with highly skilled people in data science, data engineering and design. Visit our Careers site to watch our video and read about our interview processes and benefits As an equal opportunity employer, QuantumBlack encourages applications from all backgrounds regardless of gender, race, disability, pregnancy, marital status, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief. We maintain a sense of community rooted in respect and consideration for all employees where any evaluation is based simply upon individual work and team performance. QUALIFICATIONS ・MSc or PhD level in the field of Computer Science, Machine Learning, Applied Statistics, Mathematics ・Experience in statistical modelling and machine learning techniques ・Programming experience in at least two of the following languages: Python, R, Scala, SQL ・Experience in applying data science methods to business problems ・Experience in applying advanced analytical and statistical methods in the commercial world ・Good presentation and communication skills, with the ability to explain complex analytical concepts to people from other fields ・Strong command of both English and Japanese (N2 or above)
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Founded on 01/2009

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Ark Hills Sengokuyama Mori Tower 9-10 Tokyo 106-0032 Japan