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    Lindsay Pettingill

    Director of Data Science at Replit and experienced data leader

    Lindsay M. Pettingill, PhD, is a prominent data scientist currently serving as the Director of Data Science at Replit. She has a rich background in data science and analytics, having previously worked at Airbnb, where she played a significant role during the company's hyper-growth phase. At Airbnb, she held various positions, including Data Scientist, Data Science Manager, and Tech Lead, contributing to critical analyses that influenced product development and strategic direction across multiple teams.12

    Education and Early Career

    Lindsay earned her PhD in Government from Georgetown University, where she conducted notable research projects, including a big-data analysis of calls to Washington D.C.'s 311 service line and a project on maritime piracy prediction. She also taught quantitative methods at Georgetown, developing a curriculum that introduced students to statistics and data science.14

    Professional Experience

    • Replit: Director of Data Science (October 2023 - Present), Lead Data Scientist (July 2023 - October 2023)
    • Ask Iggy, Inc.: Co-Founder and CEO (January 2020 - June 2023), focusing on geospatial data and analytics.
    • Airbnb: Various roles from 2015 to 2020, including Data Scientist and Data Science Manager, where she led teams and managed significant projects that drove international growth and product analytics.13

    Contributions and Thought Leadership

    Lindsay is known for her insights into data science and its business applications. She has shared her expertise through various platforms, including writing articles for aspiring data scientists and participating in podcasts discussing the evolution of data science and its influence on business strategy.23 Her approach emphasizes the importance of curiosity, intuition, and the strategic role of data teams within organizations.2

    Lindsay's diverse educational background and extensive experience in the tech industry make her a notable figure in the field of data science.

    Highlights

    Oct 17 · twitter

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    May 10 · youtube.com
    The Evolution of Data Science into Business Influence ... - YouTube
    The Evolution of Data Science into Business Influence ... - YouTube
    Advice for Aspiring Data Scientists | by Lindsay M Pettingill
    Mar 21 · Bowdoin News
    Bowdoin Student Techies Go West for Spring Break | Bowdoin News Archive - Bowdoin News

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    Experience

    Director of Data Science at Replit (October 2023 - Present)
    Lead Data Scientist at Replit (July 2023 - October 2023), Co-Founder and CEO at Ask Iggy, Inc. (January 2020 - June 2023), Tech Lead at Airbnb (September 2018 - January 2020), Data Science Manager at Airbnb (September 2017 - September 2018), Data Scientist at Airbnb (January 2015 - September 2017)

    Education

    PhD in Government from Georgetown University (2009 - May 2015)

    Location

    San Francisco Bay Area