Alex Handy

Head of Data Science @ Vira Health | Senior Research Fellow @ UCL

Alex Handy is the Head of Data Science at Vira Health, a London-based digital health company focused on improving women's health, particularly in areas like menopause care. Handy joined Vira Health in 2022, where they are responsible for leveraging data to create value across the organization.1 2

Professional Background

Before their current role, Handy had a diverse career in technology and media:

Co-founder and Trustee of the African Innovation Prize (2009), which supported students across Africa.
Senior Consultant at Booz & Company (2012), focusing on technology and media projects.
Founder of VsportR (2015), a virtual reality platform that evolved into an international consultancy.
Group Strategy Manager at Sky (2017).
Engagement Manager and Data Science Lead at MTM London (2018).
Senior Research Fellow and Data Scientist at University College London (2020), where they led a research program aimed at enhancing healthcare decisions through AI.1 4

Education

Alex Handy holds a Bachelor of Arts with Honours in History and Management from the University of Cambridge (2008-2011) and a Master of Science in Neuroscience from King's College London (2018-2020) .1 5

Contributions to Healthcare

Handy has been involved in developing AI solutions for healthcare, including a chatbot designed to provide reliable menopause information based on peer-reviewed sources. This project highlights their commitment to using data science to address gaps in women's health.2 3

Overall, Alex Handy's extensive experience in data science and healthcare positions them as a key figure in advancing women's health initiatives at Vira Health.