Head of Research and Data Science Executive with 12+ years of experience leading data science and analytics teams in complex, regulated, and large-scale environments. PhD in Biostatistics with postdoctoral training in AI, combining strong mathematical foundations with delivery of production-grade ML and cloud platforms. Proven track record in building and scaling teams, defining algorithmic roadmaps, enabling data-driven decision-making by deploying predictive and optimization models, while partnering with executive leadership to align data strategy with business outcomes and drive high-impact, fast-moving execution.