Barry Scharfman, Ph.D.
Slalom Data & AI Lead - New England | MIT PhD & Wharton / Penn Alum | AI / ML | Tech | M&A | Life Science | Financial Services | Manufacturing | Aerospace & Defense | Government
SlalomManagement / Strategy Consulting | Data Science | GenAI / ML / Computer Vision / NLP / GIS | Software Development | Manufacturing | Engineering R&D | Aerospace, Defense, Aviation, Space and Security | Government Contracting | Private Equity Performance Improvement | M&A | Venture…
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Capital | Innovation / R&D | Logistics & Supply Chain Management | Life Science | Financial Services and Insurance | Product Ownership | Agile Coaching | Thought Leadership MIT Alum - Ph.D. and Masters in Mechanical Engineering, Minor in Product Realization University of Pennsylvania Alum - Dual B.S. from Wharton School and School of Engineering & Applied Science Selected Programming Languages & Software Tools: Programming Languages: Python | R | SQL | Java | C | C++ | Excel VBA | HTML Tools: Tableau | Power BI | Databricks | Snowflake | SageMaker | MLflow | Alteryx | ArcGIS | MATLAB | Mathematica | think-cell | Salesforce | PitchBook | Smartsheet | Jupyter Notebooks | GitHub | Bitbucket | Jira | Confluence | Trello | Azure DevOps | Google Analytics | Google Tag Manager Security Clearance information available upon request Google Scholar Citations: scholar.google.com/citations?user=9Nh1cLcAAAAJ ResearchGate Profile: researchgate.net/profile/Barry_Scharfman
GTM Index
- SLALOMJOB
- Data & AI Capability Leade…1Y 6M
Data & AI Capability Leader and GTM Lead
Slalom
Data & AI Capability Leader and GTM Lead for New England
- Head of Data Science & AI11M
Head of Data Science & AI / ML Practice
Slalom
Our strategy is to be the first in our industry to lead with bringing more and delivering outcomes as we work to become the world's most customer-obsessed and employee-empowered services company, and double Slalom to $5B by FY29. I am supporting this goal by leading our New England Data Science and AI practice to increase value for clients through enhancing capabilities and increasing efficiency and effectiveness from strategy through execution. #imwithslalom
- ALVAREZ & MARSALJOB
- Dir, Private Equity Perfor…3Y 1M
Director, Private Equity Performance Improvement (PEPI) Group
Alvarez & Marsal
• Led business development, account management, recruiting, onboarding, capability / business intelligence tool development, and project delivery efforts related to Data Science, AI / ML, Target Operating Model, Organizational Effectiveness, GTM Strategy, Agile Transformation, Operational Excellence, Performance Improvement, Software/Product Development, IT Systems, and Due Diligence spanning multiple industry sectors including Industrials, Aerospace, Defense, Space, Electronics, Public Sector Services, Specialty Chemicals, and Emerging Technology. Clients include public companies, private equity firms and portfolio companies, and investment banks and lenders. • Select client engagement lea…
- SAGE ANALYSIS GROUPJOB
- Head of Data Science (Mana…10M
Head of Data Science (Managing Consultant)
Sage Analysis Group
• Led business development and project execution related to Data Science and Artificial Intelligence in the Aerospace, Defense, and Security space. • Sold and led a team of 4 on a ~$1M project to develop an AI / ML Computer Vision platform funded by a federal government client for global private and public sector applications nationwide. Leveraged this project to sell multiple other AI / ML Computer Vision related projects to other federal government clients with applications in surveillance, disaster response, and public safety. • Provided thought leadership through publications, such as National Defense Magazine, and white papers, proposals, and other marketing materials and presentations…
- Data Science Lead (Princip…1Y 9M
Data Science Lead (Principal Consultant)
Sage Analysis Group
• Led Data Science business development efforts in commercial and federal government Aerospace, Defense, and Security. • Led recruiting, onboarding, and training efforts targeting Data Science consultants in Boston and Washington, DC metro areas. Brought in over 10 new employees, staffed them on projects, and developed their data science skills and interests. • Led a team of 10 Data Scientist consultants to build and maintain a data analytics pipeline and deliver strategic insights for a major government platform. Includes complex ETL and data validation processes from many sources, running simulation models to address different scenarios using R programming, and reporting key metrics and f…
- BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTONJOB
- Data Science Product Owner…4M
Data Science Product Owner (Lead Associate)
Booz Allen Hamilton
Data Science & Artificial Intelligence Agile Product Ownership: • Led a team of 7 data scientists to develop a new Machine Learning classifier tool in R Shiny, which has been sold to multiple federal clients and for which commercial applications have also been identified. • Oversaw a four-person team to develop a web-based data science tool to assess success against organizational KPIs for national security federal client. For the same client, led a team to build BI tools to derive value from cross-organizational database to cut costs, increase efficiency, and support greater overall mission success. Collaborated with leadership and stakeholder network across enterprise. Team Leadership: •…
- Data Science Product Owner…2Y 3M
Data Science Product Owner (Associate)
Booz Allen Hamilton
Technical Project / Program Management: • Managed teams of 3 developers across 3 phases of development of a Natural Language Processing (NLP) software capability for a federal client in Excel VBA, Python, and C++. • Served as Product Owner for newly introduced public-facing digital communications platform for federal client. Improved customer adoption (>1K users during pilot phase) and satisfaction (>80%), increased efficiency (decreased case cycle time by weeks), and reduced costs (≈70% call deflection). For the high-traffic public-facing website of the same client, led traffic / user analytics leveraging Google Analytics and other tools to optimize user experience and improve site access…
- MITJOB
- Graduate Student Researche…5Y
Graduate Student Researcher: AI & Video Analytics / Fluid Dynamics
MIT
- MERCKJOB
- Data Science & Eng Intern3M
Data Science & Engineering Intern at Merck Manufacturing Division IT Client Services
Merck
• Developed Data Science software tools using Python and VBA Excel to facilitate company compliance with government regulations by analyzing and validating data output from sterilization equipment used in vaccine production.
- UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIAJOB
- Video Analytics & Fluid Dy…2Y 11M
Video Analytics & Fluid Dynamics Undergraduate Researcher
University of Pennsylvania
• Researched fluid flow instabilities in micrometer-size channels with applications to oil drilling and DNA stretching by developing and applying Computer Vision / Video Analytics / Data Science algorithms to experimentally recorded videos of complex fluid flows. • Presented this work at 3 international conferences.
- INTEGRAL MOLECULARJOB
- Scientific Research Consul…7M
Scientific Research Consultant - Data Science SME
Integral Molecular
• Created High Throughput Screening (HTS) software in VBA Excel used to statistically analyze therapeutic antibody test results. • This software was praised by the National Screening Laboratory for the Regional Centers of Excellence in Biodefense and Emerging Infectious Disease (NSRB).
- LOCKHEED MARTINJOB
- College Student Technician…2M
College Student Technician Senior, Manufacturing and Test Engineering
Lockheed Martin
• Participated in Kaizen and Six Sigma events leading to satellite manufacturing process improvements. • Wrote software in VBA Excel that was implemented to analyze weld strength test results. • Created online interdepartmental document repository ahead of schedule in collaboration with other employees.
- Job: Integral Molecular — Scientific Research Consultant - Data Science SME · 2009-01 – 2009-08 · 7 mo — • Created High Throughput Screening (HTS) software in VBA Excel used to statistically analyze therapeutic antibody test results. • This software was praised by the National Screening Laboratory for the Regional Centers of Excellence in Biodefense and Emerging Infectious Disease (NSRB).
- Job: MIT — Graduate Student Researcher: AI & Video Analytics / Fluid Dynamics · 2010-09 – 2015-09 · 5y
- Job: Slalom — Head of Data Science & AI / ML Practice · 2024-05 – 2025-04 · 11 mo — Our strategy is to be the first in our industry to lead with bringing more and delivering outcomes as we work to become the world's most customer-obsessed and employee-empowered services company, and double Slalom to $5B by FY29. I am supporting this goal by leading our New England Data Science and AI practice to increase value for clients through enhancing capabilities and increasing efficiency and effectiveness from strategy through execution. #imwithslalom
- Job: Sage Analysis Group — Head of Data Science (Managing Consultant) · 2020-04 – 2021-02 · 10 mo — • Led business development and project execution related to Data Science and Artificial Intelligence in the Aerospace, Defense, and Security space. • Sold and led a team of 4 on a ~$1M project to develop an AI / ML Computer Vision platform funded by a federal government client for global private and public sector applications nationwide. Leveraged this project to sell multiple other AI / ML Computer Vision related projects to other federal government clients with applications in surveillance, disaster response, and public safety. • Provided thought leadership through publications, such as National Defense Magazine, and white papers, proposals, and other marketing materials and presentations…
- Job: Lockheed Martin — College Student Technician Senior, Manufacturing and Test Engineering · 2007-06 – 2007-08 · 2 mo — • Participated in Kaizen and Six Sigma events leading to satellite manufacturing process improvements. • Wrote software in VBA Excel that was implemented to analyze weld strength test results. • Created online interdepartmental document repository ahead of schedule in collaboration with other employees.
- Job: Booz Allen Hamilton — Data Science Product Owner (Lead Associate) · 2018-02 – 2018-06 · 4 mo — Data Science & Artificial Intelligence Agile Product Ownership: • Led a team of 7 data scientists to develop a new Machine Learning classifier tool in R Shiny, which has been sold to multiple federal clients and for which commercial applications have also been identified. • Oversaw a four-person team to develop a web-based data science tool to assess success against organizational KPIs for national security federal client. For the same client, led a team to build BI tools to derive value from cross-organizational database to cut costs, increase efficiency, and support greater overall mission success. Collaborated with leadership and stakeholder network across enterprise. Team Leadership: •…
- Job: Merck — Data Science & Engineering Intern at Merck Manufacturing Division IT Client Services · 2010-05 – 2010-08 · 3 mo — • Developed Data Science software tools using Python and VBA Excel to facilitate company compliance with government regulations by analyzing and validating data output from sterilization equipment used in vaccine production.
- Job: Alvarez & Marsal — Director, Private Equity Performance Improvement (PEPI) Group · 2021-03 – 2024-04 · 3y 1mo — • Led business development, account management, recruiting, onboarding, capability / business intelligence tool development, and project delivery efforts related to Data Science, AI / ML, Target Operating Model, Organizational Effectiveness, GTM Strategy, Agile Transformation, Operational Excellence, Performance Improvement, Software/Product Development, IT Systems, and Due Diligence spanning multiple industry sectors including Industrials, Aerospace, Defense, Space, Electronics, Public Sector Services, Specialty Chemicals, and Emerging Technology. Clients include public companies, private equity firms and portfolio companies, and investment banks and lenders. • Select client engagement lea…
- Job: University of Pennsylvania — Video Analytics & Fluid Dynamics Undergraduate Researcher · 2007-09 – 2010-08 · 2y 11mo — • Researched fluid flow instabilities in micrometer-size channels with applications to oil drilling and DNA stretching by developing and applying Computer Vision / Video Analytics / Data Science algorithms to experimentally recorded videos of complex fluid flows. • Presented this work at 3 international conferences.
- Job: Slalom — Data & AI Capability Leader and GTM Lead · 2025-04 – present · 1y 4mo — Data & AI Capability Leader and GTM Lead for New England
- Job: Sage Analysis Group — Data Science Lead (Principal Consultant) · 2018-07 – 2020-04 · 1y 9mo — • Led Data Science business development efforts in commercial and federal government Aerospace, Defense, and Security. • Led recruiting, onboarding, and training efforts targeting Data Science consultants in Boston and Washington, DC metro areas. Brought in over 10 new employees, staffed them on projects, and developed their data science skills and interests. • Led a team of 10 Data Scientist consultants to build and maintain a data analytics pipeline and deliver strategic insights for a major government platform. Includes complex ETL and data validation processes from many sources, running simulation models to address different scenarios using R programming, and reporting key metrics and f…
- Job: Booz Allen Hamilton — Data Science Product Owner (Associate) · 2015-10 – 2018-01 · 2y 3mo — Technical Project / Program Management: • Managed teams of 3 developers across 3 phases of development of a Natural Language Processing (NLP) software capability for a federal client in Excel VBA, Python, and C++. • Served as Product Owner for newly introduced public-facing digital communications platform for federal client. Improved customer adoption (>1K users during pilot phase) and satisfaction (>80%), increased efficiency (decreased case cycle time by weeks), and reduced costs (≈70% call deflection). For the high-traffic public-facing website of the same client, led traffic / user analytics leveraging Google Analytics and other tools to optimize user experience and improve site access…
- School: Massachusetts Institute of Technology — Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Mechanical Engineering
- School: MIT Sloan School of Management — Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Minor, Product Realization / Entrepreneurship
- School: Massachusetts Institute of Technology — Master's Degree, Mechanical Engineering
- School: Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania — B.S. Economics, Operations and Information Management
- School: University of Pennsylvania — B.S. Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Applied Mechanics
- School: Solomon Schechter High School of Long Island — High School Diploma
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