Start your data science career in San Francisco.
San Francisco ranks among the cities with the highest demand for data science talent. We've watched the data science field grow exponentially as more and more corporations now need data teams to help make sense of all the information being gathered about their consumers and clients. This is especially true in a city like San Francisco that lives and breathes innovation and disruption. At Metis, we know from experience that every data science job market is different - that's why we ensure our local San Francisco team has deep roots in the data science industry. We also believe career coaching is a must when it comes to data science, and we’re proud to provide a careers curriculum dedicated to helping our students excel and prosper in the data science industry. We're also proud to accept international students at the SF campus. Read here to find out what makes our SF data science community special.
Meet our San Francisco team.
Richard Chiou
Data Scientist
As a former teacher assistant for several courses at Columbia, Richard is excited to share his knowledge of data science, academic and industrial, with aspiring data scientists of all backgrounds.
Richard Chiou holds a BA in Computer Science and Economics-Mathematics from Columbia University and a Master of Engineering degree in Data Science and Systems from UC Berkeley. He joins Metis from Signifyd, where he worked on machine learning models for online e-commerce fraud prevention. In his spare time, he is a board game enthusiast, a frequent escape room artist, and an intrepid traveler who seeks to uncover the mysteries and pleasant surprises hidden in life.
Chris Bruehl
Data Scientist
Chris Bruehl, a Data Science Instructor, enjoys empowering others to turn data and algorithms into clear business results.
Chris has always had a passion for business and mathematics, which led him to his undergraduate degree in Economics at Cal Poly. After working in international supply chain management for several years, he realized the best part of his day was sitting down with a cup of coffee and crunching data, so he returned to school to get his Masters Degree in Analytics at North Carolina State University. He brings 4 years of data science experience in the insurance industry, working on a wide array of projects from customer conversion modeling to fraud detection. In his spare time, he is a dog dad, gamer, and vinyl record hunter.
Stephany Bittar
Program Manager
Stephany is a numbers girl with a passion for statistics, social entrepreneurship, and education.
Stephany is an action oriented behavioral economist with a passion for education. She comes to Metis from Florida State, where she earned her degree in Economics with concentrations in Psychology and Math. Her college experience included a run as the youngest Student Body President at a Florida State campus, and she's excited to use her energy and experiences to shape the student experience. Out of the office, you can count on Stephany for a trip to the local bookstore, music venue, or brunch.
