Laura Lewis, PhD

Laura Lewis, PhD, is a Senior Data Scientist at Faculty, an applied AI consultancy. She has a diverse background in data science, having transitioned from academia to industry after completing her PhD at the University of Oxford. Her career began in civil engineering before she shifted to analytics, working as an Analytics Analyst at Accenture. Over the years, she has held various roles in data science across sectors including healthcare, finance, and government.

In her current position at Faculty, Laura focuses on developing AI models for government clients and is involved in projects related to AI safety and security. She is particularly passionate about using data to address global challenges, such as the energy transition and decarbonization efforts in emerging economies. Laura has presented her research at international conferences and emphasizes the importance of adaptability and continuous learning in the field of data science.

Laura's expertise spans over ten years in machine learning and data science, including experience with language models at Amazon Alexa. She actively mentors others in the field and advocates for increasing female representation in data science roles.1234