Liz Mc Quillan
About Liz Mc Quillan
Liz McQuillan is a Principal Data Scientist with extensive experience in machine learning and data science. She has held various roles in notable organizations and currently works at Movable Ink and Columbia University while also serving as Principal AI/ML Advisor at Salt Data Labs, Inc.
Work at Movable Ink
Liz McQuillan currently serves as Principal Data Scientist at Movable Ink, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she focuses on leveraging data science to enhance marketing strategies and optimize customer engagement. Her expertise in machine learning and data analysis contributes to the development of innovative solutions that drive business outcomes.
Previous Experience in Data Science
Prior to her role at Movable Ink, Liz McQuillan held several significant positions in data science. She worked as Director of Applied Science at Graphika Inc. for six months in 2020, followed by a year as Senior Research Scientist at Ada from 2021 to 2022. Additionally, she served as Director of Data Science and Machine Learning at Ro for seven months in 2022 and was Head of Data Science and Machine Learning at FloorSight, Inc. for nine months in 2021.
Education and Expertise
Liz McQuillan has a strong academic background in data science and psychology. She earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) from The New School, majoring in Psychology with a minor in Economics. She also holds a Master of Science (MS) from Georgia Institute of Technology. In 2023, she completed a Machine Learning Summer School at the University of Oxford, enhancing her expertise in machine learning methodologies.
Consultancy and Founding of Salt Data Labs
Liz McQuillan founded Salt Data Labs, a consultancy that specializes in machine learning, data product development, and fostering data culture. Since 2019, she has served as Principal AI/ML Advisor at Salt Data Labs, where she consults for a diverse range of clients, including startups, public companies, government agencies, and academic institutions. Her work focuses on solving complex problems at the intersection of human behavior and sociotechnical systems.
Teaching Role at Columbia University
In addition to her industry roles, Liz McQuillan is a Lecturer at Columbia University, a position she began in 2023. In this capacity, she shares her knowledge and experience in data science with students, contributing to the academic community and preparing the next generation of data scientists.