Reed Thunstrom
Director, Data Science
Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
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Top SchoolReed Thunstrom is a data science leader currently Director, Data Science at Target, guiding enterprise analytics and machine learning initiatives. Since 2020, he has built and led cross-functional data science teams, delivering scalable data products and data-driven decision support across the enterprise, after advancing through roles such as Principal Data Scientist and Lead Analyst at Target. He holds a BA in Economics and Finance from Bethel University and an MS in Data Science from Northwestern University, blending business insight with technical depth. His earlier work at UnitedHealth Group and The Hartford provided a foundation in strategic campaigns and financial analytics, reinforcing his rigorous quantitative approach. Based in Minneapolis, he mentors analytics teams, collaborates with stakeholders to translate complex data into actionable outcomes, and helps drive a data-first culture.
9 years of coding experience
1 year of employment as a software developer
B.A. Economics and Finance, B.A. Economics and Finance at Bethel UniversityMaster’s Degree, Master's of Science in Data Science, Master’s Degree, Master's of Science in Data Science at Northwestern UniversityGithub contributions (5)
rsthunstrom/Lazy-Price-Prediction
Oct 2017 - Nov 2017
Contributions:100 commits, 99 pushes, 1 branch in 28 days
rsthunstrom/Northwestern
Oct 2016 - Mar 2017
Contributions:34 pushes, 1 branch in 4 months
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