P.E. Lillian Pierson

Accomplished Product Manager For AI & Data Products

Lillian Pierson, P.E. is a prominent figure in the data science and AI industry with extensive experience as a product manager, consultant, author, and educator.1 Here's an overview of her professional background and accomplishments:

Professional Experience

Lillian Pierson is the CEO of Data-Mania, LLC, where she serves as a data leader, educator, and coach.1 She has 18 years of experience in launching and developing technology products and delivering strategic consulting services.1

Key Roles::

Instructor at O'Reilly (August 2023 - Present)
Data Science Instructor at LinkedIn Learning (March 2016 - Present)
Technical Writer for Data Science & AI at Wiley (March 2012 - Present)
Former Growth Consultant at Ericsson
Former Consultant at IBM

Expertise and Achievements

Product Management:: Lillian has managed the development and launch of over 40 products globally, including e-learning products focused on data science, data strategy, and business strategy.1

Consulting:: She has provided data strategy consulting to 10% of Fortune 100 companies, including organizations like Walmart, Amazon, Microsoft, Dell, and the US Navy.1

Education:: Her educational products have reached approximately 2 million learners and generated over $6 million in revenue for her clients.1

Authorship:: Lillian has authored 9 books and 16 courses on data science in 4 languages over 7 years.1 She is notably the author of "Data Science For Dummies" published by Wiley & Sons.1

Credentials and Recognition

Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.)1
BS in Environmental Engineering1
Featured in Forbes, Fortune, National Geographic, Washington Post, Christian Science Monitor, and The Guardian1

Current Focus

Lillian is currently working on data strategy topics, including a course for O'Reilly with an expected release in Q1 2024.1 She continues to update and expand her popular data science courses on LinkedIn Learning, including the Python for Data Science Essential Training series.1 2

Experience

Head of Product at Data-Mania (June 2012 - Present)

Founder at Data-Mania (June 2012 - Present); Data Science Instructor at LinkedIn Learning (March 2016 - Present); Technical Writer at Wiley (March 2012 - Present)

Education

B.S. in Environmental Engineering, University of Central Florida; Chemistry, The University of Texas at Austin; Intellectual Property Law, Florida A&M College of Law (Dean's List)