Hongdae Kim is a senior data scientist based in Seoul with a PhD in computerized statistics from Jeju National University. He specializes in predictive machine learning models for manufacturing and e-commerce and is currently driving data-driven decisions at Lotte Hi-Mart as Senior Data Scientist since April 2025. His career spans roles at Lotte Hi-Mart as Data Scientist, Shinsegae I&C, and EXEM, Inc., along with academic stints as an instructor at Chonnam National University and AI research work. He earned an MA in Applied Economics and a BA in Economics from Hanyang University, and has pursued data science and software training through programs at Korea Data Agency and the Korea Software Manpower Organization. Based in Seoul, he combines academic rigor with industry pragmatism to translate complex data into actionable, scalable insights for retail and logistics.
5 years of coding experience
10 years of employment as a software developer
Data Science, Data Science at Korea Data Agency
Master's degree, Applied Economics, Master's degree, Applied Economics at Hanyang University
Computer Software Engineering, Computer Software Engineering at Korea Software Manpower Organization
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, computerized statistics, 4.2/4.3, Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, computerized statistics, 4.2/4.3 at Jeju National University, Republic of Korea
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