About Me

I am a seasoned leader in People Analytics and Innovation, currently serving as Sr. Director and Head of Analytics & Innovation at ZoomInfo (ZI). In this role, I am responsible for driving the strategic application of data to optimize workforce management, enhance TalentOS capabilities, and deliver significant business impact.  This involves overseeing the end-to-end lifecycle of innovative solutions, from concept to deployment, leveraging advanced analytics, machine learning, and natural language processing.  My focus is on translating complex data into actionable insights that inform key strategic decisions and influence business outcomes.    

My experience includes establishing and maintaining world-class cloud-based environments to support enterprise-wide data science and advanced analytics solutions, as well as partnering with Product Managers and AI Engineers to build data pipelines and services impacting large employee populations.  I have a proven ability to serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership, identifying high-value projects that create corporate value and delivering significant business impact through a comprehensive suite of data science products.    

My academic background provides a strong foundation for my work, with a Ph.D. in Cognitive Science and Machine Learning from Columbia University.  I also hold advanced degrees in Learning Analytics, Administration, Leadership & Technology, and Social Science.  This combination of academic rigor and practical experience enables me to effectively bridge the gap between complex data analysis and real-world business solutions, driving innovation and transformation in the field of People Analytics.

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