Demidova, Natalia

Natalia Demidova is Director, Data Science and Analytics, Internal Assurance at ATB Financial. She is leading the data science and analytics and professional practices teams within Internal Assurance at ATB Financial. Using agile approach, Natalia is helping her high-performance team to implement meaningful applications of data analytics in audit planning, audits/investigations etc. that increase efficiency, effectiveness and provision of insight. Natalia has her technical background in machine learning, risk analytics and internal audit.

Natalia has a PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Master of Science and Bachelor of Science in statistics and machine learning and plied her analytical brain in Canada’s nuclear industry. This included risk assessments and audits of the soundness of infrastructure and technical processes…

Beginning in 2010 Natalia took on a role in Enterprise Risk Management at Agrium (now Nutrien) where she established data-driven analytics, risk-based systems, and built and led teams focused on quantifying and predicting risk. Natalia also engaged in machine learning engagements across industries, from major retailers to startups.

Outside of the world of the world of risk / AI / ML, Natalia is a fitness and outdoor enthusiast. She does cross fit, hot yoga, cross country & downhill skiing, hiking and boating. She also imparting her love of sports on her son, who takes part in everything from karate to mountain biking.