Henry C G Baker
Professional & Research Experience
My professional experience spans three continents, blending policy research, data science, and product management.
Career Journey
Research Engineer
Hertie Data Science Lab
Developing lab infrastructure and supporting computational research in data science and policy. Leading TA for mathematics, algorithms, and deep learning courses.
Policy Researcher
Global Public Policy Institute (GPPi)
Foresight and future-oriented analysis. Research on emerging policy challenges and strategic implications for governance.
Dual Master's Degrees
Hertie School of Governance
MPP (Public Policy) & MSc (Data Science). Thesis on LLM energy efficiency and data institution governance. Data for Good Scholar (full funding).
Erasmus Mundus Scholar
Global Studies Program
European Commission funded. Studied global challenges, comparative governance, and policy solutions across borders.
Product Manager
Rakuten Mobile Inc.
Led LEAP learning platform product management. Managed partnerships, monitoring & evaluation, and cross-functional outreach programs.
Programs Manager
Ashinaga Foundation
Founded by Japanese educators. Managed M&E programs and partnerships for educational scholarships across Asia. Department manager for evaluation systems.
Bachelor's Degree
University of Oxford
BA Modern History (First Class Honours). L H Martin Prize for Academic Excellence. Scholar: Grimshaw Exhibition.
Research Affiliations
- Weizenbaum Institute (Berlin) — Associate Researcher, Digitalization, Sustainability, and Participation
- Open Data Institute (London) — Research Fellow, Data-centric AI project
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