I work as a senior data scientist at Think Big Analytics, applying "big data" analytics to real-world problems. I consult for clients in a number industries, running the gamut from online auction houses to hardware manufacturers. In my previous academic life I studied stochastic modeling, mostly of DNA replication and computer systems. Lots of cool stuff, and I'm grateful that I can get my hands into all of it. On the side, I believe strongly in spreading the word about how cool all these things are to a wider audience. My book, What is Math?, was inspired by a debate among my grad school frie...