Valeriya Naumova
About Valeriya Naumova
Valeriya Naumova is the Head of Data Science at Cognite, with extensive experience in applying data to solve business and scientific problems. She has held various leadership roles, including Head of Department at Simula Research Laboratory and Director/CEO at Simula Consulting AS, and possesses a strong academic background in applied mathematics and machine learning.
Work at Cognite
Valeriya Naumova currently serves as the Head of Data Science at Cognite, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she focuses on applying her extensive experience in data science to address complex challenges within the organization. Her leadership is characterized by a commitment to bridging the gap between academic research and practical applications in the tech industry.
Previous Experience at Simula Research Laboratory
Naumova worked at Simula Research Laboratory from 2016 to 2023, where she held several key positions. She served as a Senior Researcher for seven years and was the Head of Department for two years from 2018 to 2020. During her tenure, she contributed to various projects that combined scientific research with real-world applications, particularly in the field of computational biomedicine.
Leadership at Simula Consulting AS
From 2020 to 2023, Valeriya Naumova was the Director and CEO of Simula Consulting AS. In this leadership role, she oversaw operations and strategic initiatives, leveraging her expertise in applied mathematics and machine learning to guide the company in delivering data-driven solutions.
Education and Expertise
Naumova holds a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science from the National University of Kyiv-Mohyla Academy, which she completed from 2004 to 2008. She also earned a Master's Degree in Intellectual Decision Making Systems from the same institution between 2008 and 2010. Furthering her education, she obtained a Ph.D. in Natural Sciences with a focus on applied mathematics from Johannes Kepler Universität Linz from 2010 to 2012.
Board Membership at Den norske dataforening
Since 2021, Valeriya Naumova has been serving as a Board Member at Den norske dataforening (DND) in Oslo, Norway. In this capacity, she engages with various stakeholders to promote data science and its applications, contributing her insights and expertise to advance the organization's mission.