Q&A WITH LAURA ELLIS
Taking the Next Steps in Data and Discovery
With Laura Ellis, Vice President, Data Engineering & Platform Analytics at Rapid7 L aura Ellis is trying something different—not that change is anything new for this data virtuoso who seems up to every challenge. Laura spent more than fifteen years at IBM, evolving her skills in business intelligence, data science, and predictive modeling before jumping into a new role at Rapid7, a company focused on cybersecurity and compliance services and solutions.
“Although I love building strictly technical skills, I was beginning to realize that I had a deeper appreciation for the intersection of business needs and the tech to enable them, ” she said. Laura is an active member of the data community and is eager to share insights and learn from others. Her Little Miss Data blog is an excellent resource and even includes tips on introducing kids to data science.
Read on to learn more about this inspiring woman in data, how she got interested in technology, her recommendations for people interested in a career in data science, and more.
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