DJ Patil is a renowned expert in data science and has held significant roles in academia, industry, and government. He was the first US Chief Data Scientist appointed by President Obama and played a significant role in establishing several new programs, including the Precision Medicine Initiative and the Police Data Initiatives, benefiting millions of Americans. With a strong academic background in nonlinear dynamics and chaos theory, DJ has worked on various government initiatives, including the prevention of bioweapons proliferation in Central Asia. He has also been involved in efforts to anticipate emerging threats to the US by leveraging social network analysis and computational sciences.

DJ Patil has worked in senior positions at top startups and corporations, including RelateIQ, LinkedIn, PayPal, and eBay. His contributions as a Data Scientist in Residence at Greylock and a former member of the venture firm Greylock Partners have been instrumental in moving the tech startup industry forward.

DJ is a thought leader in data science and frequently speaks at conferences about emerging technologies, privacy, and their economic and social implications. He has been awarded numerous awards and honours, including the Department of Defense Medal for Distinguished Public Service and being selected as a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum.