Laird Strauss is a professional in their field. They is proficient in Chinese (Simplified) and Spanish. Colleagues describe them as "Laird is hands down one of the most analytically robust and thoughtful leaders I've ever had the opportunity to work with, and he leverages that strength well across topics ranging from designing data architectures to evaluating strategic partnerships and running complex operational processes. While he worked for me, Laird led a large team across a broad set of topics, all of which had critical impact on our business operations, our strategic and economic understanding of how our business was performing and our ability to systematically build insights through data analytics. Time and again he demonstrated his ability to drive big results with limited resources, all while engaging, developing and empowering his people under challenging circumstances. Laird is a fantastic problem solver, gets things done, and leads people - whether reporting to him or cross-functional partners - to have a deeper understanding of their world, achieve better, more sustainable results, and build better ways of working." and "I've had the pleasure of working with Laird on several successful business growth initiatives. First, Laird is an exceptional problem solver. His multi-dimensional problem solving style enables him to tackle problems from various angles, delivering creative and effective solutions. In addition, his analytical outputs are insightful and actionable. Second, Laird has a well rounded and strategic approach to driving business value. He is able to recognize and address broad business issues, flag risks, and uncover opportunities. Finally, Laird has a selfless approach as he prioritizes solving for the greater good. He demonstrates strong teamwork, leads his team members effectively, and contributes fully through hard work and rigor. I have no doubt that Laird will continue to excel and make a significant impact in his future career."