Randall Shane, PhD

Randall Shane, PhD is a Data Scientist and developer with 20 years experience in architecture, development and machine learning. Dr. Shane possesses a PhD in Computer Science with a graduate certificate from Stanford University in Data Mining. His background includes extensive testimonial experience in computational forensics having hunted down white collar criminals and cheaters on the NYSE.

Currently, Dr. Shane is the resident Data Scientist for Bodybuilding.com where he has constructed a self learning system that provides recommendations and guidance in the health and fitness industry. This architecture, named GAIN (Goal Achievement Improvement Network), assists over 31 million visitors each month in achieving fitness goals through evaluation of cohort segments that have already achieved a modicum of success.

Dr. Shane believes the following: -Python is exquisite -Open source architecture enables innovation -Big Data is an excuse for not knowing what to collect

He spends his spare time paragliding in exotic locations.