Stuart Pennant

Stuart is an all-star data scientist, data engineer and analytics practice lead with over 15 years of experience and a focus on digital, big data and advanced media analytics. As Head of the Data Engineering and Analytics practice for Wavemaker US, Stuart manages a team of 30+ data scientists responsible for automated reporting, data engineering, modeling and advanced analytics, and software development for the agency’s clients.

Wavemaker's clients lean on Stuart to guide them forward on data projects that require deep technical expertise including database management, coding/programming, dashboard development, big data deployment, and various analytics techniques including digital attribution, and data visualization. Stuart has a demonstrated history of operationalizing and automating complex data workflows and his strong engineering background enables him to effortlessly manage technical teams tasked with cloud architecture, big data analytics, and software development.

Stuart’s unique expertise at the intersection of digital and data is unique and difficult to replicate. His perpetual determination, coupled with his strong experience, makes Stuart exactly the type of data sciences leader needed to drive digital and data strategy forward in the advertising industry.