Bryan Baird
About Bryan Baird
Bryan Baird is an Applied Data Scientist Lead in the Public Sector at Civis Analytics, where he has worked since 2020. He has a diverse background in data science, public policy, and technology, with previous roles at organizations such as Microsoft, the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, and the U.S. House of Representatives.
Work at Civis Analytics
Bryan Baird currently serves as the Applied Data Scientist Lead for the Public Sector at Civis Analytics. He has held this position since 2020, contributing his expertise in data-driven research and user experience design. His role involves leading projects that leverage data to enhance government operations and public policy initiatives. Prior to this position, he worked as a Senior Applied Data Scientist at the same organization from 2018 to 2020, where he focused on applying data science methodologies to address challenges faced by public sector clients.
Education and Expertise
Bryan Baird holds a Bachelor of Science in Applied Science from Washington University in St. Louis, where he studied Systems Science and Engineering and Political Science from 2008 to 2012. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master’s Degree in Public Policy from Georgetown University between 2015 and 2017. Additionally, he completed a Data Science program at The Data Incubator in 2018. His expertise includes user experience design, user advocacy, and Agile management, particularly for technology products in the public sector.
Background
Bryan Baird has a diverse professional background that includes various roles in both the public and private sectors. He began his career as an intern for Congressman Russ Carnahan at the U.S. House of Representatives in 2010. He gained experience at Microsoft as a Program Manager from 2012 to 2014 and later worked at CHIEF as a Technical Product Manager. His internships at the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy and The Ferguson Group provided him with insights into policy and legislative processes.
Previous Work Experience
Bryan Baird has held several positions prior to his current role at Civis Analytics. He worked as an Economic Policy Analyst at the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation in 2017. His earlier experience includes a Project Management Internship at Endicia in 2011 and a Policy and Legislative Internship at The Ferguson Group in 2017. He also interned at the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy in 2016, contributing to the President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST).
Advocacy and Focus Areas
Bryan Baird advocates for the integration of data and technology to improve government operations. His work emphasizes the importance of data-driven research in public policy, global health, and economics. He specializes in applying Agile management practices to development teams focused on public sector technology products. His commitment to user experience design and user advocacy further enhances his ability to address the needs of public sector clients.