Robert F. Archibald

Data Scientist -- Astrophysicist

An astrophysicist by training, my background and training has been a demonstrable asset in my current role at Manulife as a Senior Data Scientist.

The skills, techniques and expertise gained in research have proven essential in the corporate/business setting helping draw out novel and actionable solutions from raw data.

I actively seek new problems and enjoy digging into data with the goal of transforming it into an accessible easily-understood narrative. Using statistics & modeling to make the data tell a story is vital in anticipating where preparations may be needed and choosing the appropriate steps to take.

I was raised in Nova Scotia and completed a bachelor's degree in Physics at Dalhousie University followed by a PhD in Astrophysics from McGill University studying Neutron Stars, principally through X-ray observations. In my spare time, I enjoy playing the banjo and frequenting Folk Music Festivals.