Bio

Who am I? ========= I am a Machine Learning Leader and a Data Strategist, and I take great pleasure in envisioning the future of Data Science and evangelizing it. I am particularly skilled in growing and managing early-stage data teams, and I am highly comfortable managing hybrid teams, including product managers, data scientists, data analysts and engineers across the board (Front-End, Backend, Systems, etc.) I am a keynote speaker and have spoken at most major conferences in the field. I like to evangelize not only the role of Data Science in the Industry, but also the key role that women have to play in Tech. I am proud to say that I have inspired many young women to start a career in STEM. I am also a sought-after consultant and have advised countless companies on how to establish a winning data strategy, and how to avoid the common pitfalls when building a data function. I am able to instill a data-centric mindset in even the most skeptical environments. As a people manager, I believe first and foremost that the best leaders should remain hands-on in order to be able to jump in when needed, and to fully understand the challenges of their team members. I strongly oppose micro-management and believe in empowerment through trust and partnership. I value complete transparency, and I am not scared to say aloud what others keep to themselves. ================================