Christina Branco
About Christina Branco
Christina Branco is a Data Scientist with a strong academic background in Biochemistry, holding both a Bachelor's Degree from Universidade do Porto and a Master's Degree from Universidade do Minho. She has worked in various roles in data science and analysis, including positions at Domestic & General, UK Health Security Agency, and currently at Starling Bank.
Work at Starling Bank
Christina Branco has been employed at Starling Bank as a Data Scientist since 2022. In this role, she applies her expertise in data analysis and modeling to support the bank's data-driven decision-making processes. Her work contributes to enhancing the bank's services and improving customer experiences through data insights.
Previous Experience in Data Science
Before joining Starling Bank, Christina Branco worked at the UK Health Security Agency as a Senior Data Scientist from 2021 to 2022. In this position, she focused on analyzing health data to inform public health strategies. Prior to that, she was a Data Scientist at Domestic & General from 2020 to 2021, where she utilized her data skills in a consumer services context. Additionally, she worked as a Data Analyst at Drover for six months in 2019.
Education in Biochemistry
Christina Branco holds a Master of Science in Applied Biochemistry from Universidade do Minho. She also earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Biochemistry from Universidade do Porto. Her educational background provides her with a strong foundation in analytical techniques and data interpretation, which are essential in her data science career.
Career Timeline
Christina Branco's career in data science began with her role as a Data Analyst at Drover in 2019. She transitioned to Domestic & General as a Data Scientist in 2020, where she worked for one year. Following this, she joined the UK Health Security Agency as a Senior Data Scientist in 2021. In 2022, she began her current position at Starling Bank, marking a progression in her career within the data science field.