Data scientist with expertise and experience in building data science capacity, organizational upskilling and digital transformation in support of effective, responsible and ethical use of advanced analytics for decision support. Committed to bringing more data science, less fiction to every engagement.An inspiring leader who understands the unique perspective and elevated vision good leaders cultivate in order to ensure clear view of the strategic direction and long-term vision of the organization; actively seeking opportunities to lead by influence rather than authority.Intimate insight into the importance of business requirements and constraints in the creation of operationally relevant and actionable analytic results and capabilities through work in the applied setting as a data science practitioner.Passionate about working with key stakeholders to identify the “word problem” embedded in a thorny business challenge in order to translate it into an actionable data science question. Requested by name to provide analytic services, education, and invited lectures by civil sector, commercial, and international organizations and government agencies. Specialties: Talent development, team building and leadership; analytic capacity development and digital transformation; organizational upskilling and data literacy education