Patrick Burnett-Downie

Patrick Burnett-Downie is an experienced data scientist currently serving as an EL1 Senior Data Scientist at the Australian Taxation Office since January 2019, where responsibilities include leading cross-discipline teams to address complex issues like financial fraud and data analysis. Previous roles at the Australian Taxation Office include APS 6 Data Scientist and APS 4 Data Scientist, emphasizing collaboration with various stakeholders and mentoring staff. In addition, Patrick Burnett-Downie has a background in research as a Research Assistant at the University of Melbourne, focusing on business sentiment analysis and natural language processing. Educational qualifications include a Master's degree in Data Science Strategy from RMIT University and a Graduate Certificate in Atomic/Molecular Physics, along with a Bachelor's degree in Physics from the University of Melbourne. Prior to these roles, Patrick Burnett-Downie worked as a Retail Salesperson at Bulleen Art & Garden.