ABOUT RED OAK STRATEGIC
Red Oak Strategic works with organizations of all
sizes across a diverse range of industries to solve
their data and analytics challenges utilizing broad
expertise and innovative solutions.
Experts in data science, engineering and cloud-based infrastructures, our team
tackles client problems with innovative approaches. With skillsets across the
spectrum, including cloud-based infrastructures, diverse coding platforms, and
industry-standard analytics tools, we're prepared to meet any data-related or
research problem with a cutting-edge solution.
Our history
Red Oak Strategic was founded in 2012 with the goal of helping clients fully
integrate data and analytics into their organizations and helping them to realize
the efficiencies and automation to improve their business performance.
Starting solely as a predictive analytics and audience analysis firm helping clients with targeted marketing efforts, Red Oak pivoted in 2015 to start supporting a wider range of corporate clients. An AWS customer from day one, we boasted a wealth of expertise in AWS cloud services and became an official AWS partner in 2017.
We have since grown to a full-scale analytics and consulting firm, with clients
ranging from Fortune 50 companies, hedge funds, private equity firms, real estate, commodities traders and even political campaigns and non-profit organizations.
Despite the changes, our goal has remained the same and we are proud to work on global projects designing and building data-driven solutions, advanced analytics and helping our clients build sustainable strategies to leverage data and analytics in their operations.
The Red Oak team
Mark Stephenson Founder & CEO
Mark has worked in the data science, consulting and technology space for over 15 years. He has worked with clients large and small in numerous industries, including finance, real estate, politics, supply chain, and healthcare to design and build effective data science and analytics solutions.
Mark is widely acknowledged as a data science and technology expert and in 2015 was named a top data scientist by Wired Magazine. He works in all phases of the data science pipeline, including data engineering, machine learning and analytics, reporting, management consulting and business strategy.
Patrick Stewart Chief Revenue Officer
Patrick Stewart is responsible for business development and client partnerships at Red Oak, a role that complements his extensive experience across politics and international business relations.
With a keen interest in database management, business intelligence, and emerging technologies, Patrick is able to expertly tailor solutions to his clients’ needs. His client work spans a wide range of project and organization types, from Fortune 50 companies to local political organizations.
Jake Russ Chief Data Scientist
Jake is an expert in statistical modeling and machine learning, and has over a decade of experience in engineering data solutions that support critical business decisions. He leads Red Oak's predictive modeling, sample development and analytics teams.
Jake uses his expertise in statistical modeling and big data technologies to help clients with their data analytics, visualization, and engineering needs. He is an active contributor to the R open-source community, as well as maintainer of key R packages. He holds a Ph.D. in Economics from George Mason University.
Jessie Edge Managing Director
As Managing Director, Jessie assists clients with survey research, modeling and client services. Prior to joining Red Oak Strategic, Jessie worked with survey research and analytics to assist campaigns and non-political organizations with making data driven decisions. She is experienced in survey methodology, fielding, weighting and analyzing survey data for political, non-profit and corporate market research.
Tyler Sanders Head of Engineering
As a certified AWS Solutions Architect - Professional, Tyler specializes in designing and deploying full-stack data analytics applications on Amazon Web Services. His expertise is in helping organizations migrate to modern data storage solutions and building data pipelines that automate data ingestion, validation, and ML-based analytics workflows at scale.
Previously, Tyler has worked as a geospatial demographer, a market research analyst and as a Division 1 college mascot at American University in Washington D.C.
Ben Horton Account Executive
Ben brings over five years of experience in political data to his position as Account Executive at Red Oak Strategic. In this time he has contributed to a variety of campaigns, from presidential to school board elections, providing valuable insights and strategies for effective voter targeting.
Currently at Red Oak Strategic, Ben focuses on expanding the business portfolio and nurturing strong connections with political clients. His expertise in political data is instrumental in aiding campaigns and advocacy groups. By understanding their objectives and translating complex data, Ben develops practical, actionable strategies that drive successful outcomes.
Daniel George Director of Analytics
Daniel brings nine years of political data experience to Red Oak Strategic. He has helped design, implement, and interpret research for everything from local to national political campaigns and committees. Additionally, he has built infrastructure to systematically process and house existing internal data.
Outside of his political experience, Daniel also brings a Masters of Public Policy from George Mason University and two years' experience working in local government.
Michael Tseng Solutions Architect
Michael specializes in databases and cybersecurity at Red Oak Strategic. With extensive experience in deploying, maintaining, and migrating AWS-hosted databases, he excels in troubleshooting, instance optimization, recovery, and data transformation.
Michael has a proven track record of assisting clients with complex infrastructure and migration issues, ensuring robust, scalable solutions for their cloud environments. His expertise ensures seamless database operations and enhanced cloud security for AWS clients.
Raman Kadariya Solutions Architect
Raman Kadariya is a Solutions Architect at Red Oak Strategic, where he leverages his extensive knowledge of data analytics, AI/ML, and cloud computing to build, automate, and visualize data pipelines, driving impactful business decisions and strategic growth opportunities. Holding an MS in Business Analytics from the University of Notre Dame, Raman excels in synthesizing insights, implementing AI-driven solutions, and bridging the gap between technical teams and business stakeholders. His technical skills span a wide array of programming languages, frameworks, databases, and cloud platforms, making him a versatile and highly skilled professional in data analytics and business strategy.
Previously, Raman worked at Amazon Web Services (AWS) and the Idea Center at Notre Dame, gaining valuable experience in data analysis, visualization, market research, and competitive intelligence. At AWS, he developed and implemented a bi-annual partner survey and an internal AI chatbot tool to understand and improve partner insights and enhance partner engagement. At the Notre Dame Idea Center, he worked on new startup technologies, including data privacy/cybersecurity and AI/ML projects.
Thomas Piechowiak Data Analyst
Thomas is a data analyst focusing on Red Oak's survey research, predictive modeling and audience development projects. Prior to joining Red Oak Strategic he developed and implemented databases in the manufacturing sector. Thomas received an M.S. degree in Mathematics & Statistics from Georgetown University.
Michael Johnson Data Analyst
Michael is a passionate analyst and creative problem solver. He enjoys helping teams turn data into actionable intelligence. Before joining Red Oak Strategic, Michael used Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and other tools to perform real-time analysis to help stakeholders and government entities better understand threats to critical infrastructure and resources.
Presently, as a Data Analyst at Red Oak Strategic, drawing from his background in public policy and his diverse analytical toolkit, Michael looks forward to continuing to assist clients and teams in deriving valuable insights from their data.
Chip Chief Snack Architect & Director of Naps
Bringing nearly twelve years of experience curating both human and canine snacks across all flavor profiles and unmatched expertise in identifying and executing flawless naps, Chip leads the Red Oak Strategic team in leisure activities. While a keen connoisseur of kibble and milk bones, Chip has developed a fondness for leftover floor snacks and his brother and sister's unattended meals.
In his role, Chip ensures the Red Oak team's workspace remains clutter free from leftover breakfast and lunch items, giving our data scientists and solutions architects the ability to remain focused on driving data driven insights for our clients. Additionally, when the team needs a quick nap, Chip is always ready to point out his preferred sunny spots to lie down, regardless of the hour. Next time you're in Alexandria, be sure to swing by with a treat and pets to see Chip and the rest of the team!
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