Laurence Mitchell

Laurence Mitchell has a diverse work experience spanning different industries and roles. Laurence began their career at Julie's Swim School as a Swimming Instructor, where they focused on providing personalized lessons and enhancing their communication and customer service skills. Laurence later worked as a Research Intern at BIOSPEC - University of Exeter, conducting infrared spectroscopy research on Alzheimer's brain tissue. During this role, they demonstrated adaptability by quickly learning and utilizing advanced microscopy techniques.

Laurence then pursued a Green Consultancy course at the University of Exeter, where they gained skills in conducting environmental audits and leading large-scale projects. Laurence also worked on a Green Consultancy research project during their time at the university.

In 2016, Laurence worked as Front of House Staff at Caper and Berry, where they handled catering and bar tending for weddings and corporate events. This role required him to work under high-pressure environments and adapt to meet clients' specific requirements.

From 2017 to 2019, Laurence worked as a Climbing Instructor at Surrey Sports Park. Here, they taught clients the skills needed for safe and confident climbing, demonstrating strong communication abilities and the ability to remain focused under pressure.

Laurence then joined MQube in 2019 as a Data Scientist Intern. Laurence independently researched and developed a facial recognition and verification system, reducing client onboarding costs and implementing anti-spoofing techniques to prevent fraudulent attacks.

Continuing their journey with MQube, Laurence transitioned to the role of Data Scientist in 2020. Here, they utilized state-of-the-art deep-learning models to automate data extraction and processing in mortgage applications, significantly reducing application duration.

Currently, Laurence holds the position of Head of Data Science (Operations) at MQube, starting in October 2022.

Overall, Laurence's work experience showcases their adaptability, strong technical skills in data science, research capabilities, and ability to excel in customer-oriented roles.

Laurence Mitchell completed their education with a focus on Natural Sciences with Machine Learning. From 2015 to 2019, they attended the University of Exeter and earned a Master of Science degree (MS) in this field of study. Prior to that, they attended Guildford County School Sixth Form from 2013 to 2015. Laurence also completed their earlier education at Guildford County School from 2008 to 2013. The degree names and field of study for their education at the secondary level are not specified.