Brienna Herold
About Brienna Herold
Brienna Herold is a Software Engineer specializing in Domain Data Products at The New York Times, with a background in data science and research. She holds a Master of Science in Information Sciences and Technologies from the Rochester Institute of Technology and has worked in various roles across multiple organizations, including Gallaudet University and the United Nations University.
Current Role at The New York Times
Brienna Herold currently serves as a Software Engineer in the Domain Data Products team at The New York Times. She has been in this role since 2023, working in Manhattan, New York, and also remotely. In this position, she applies her expertise in software engineering to enhance data products and services offered by the organization.
Previous Experience at Gallaudet University
Before her current role, Brienna Herold held multiple positions at Gallaudet University. She worked as a Data Scientist in the Office of the Chief Bilingual Officer from 2022 to 2023. Additionally, she served as a Research Associate and Adjunct Instructor in the School of STAMP, and as a Research Assistant in the Partnership for Reduced Dimensional Materials. Her tenure at Gallaudet University spanned several years, contributing to various projects and initiatives.
Educational Background
Brienna Herold earned her Master of Science (M.S.) in Information Sciences and Technologies from the Rochester Institute of Technology, where she studied from 2017 to 2019. She also holds a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Biology from Gallaudet University. Furthermore, she completed a Full Stack Web Development Certification from freeCodeCamp in 2016, enhancing her skills in computer software engineering.
Technical Skills and Tools
Brienna Herold is proficient in several programming languages, including SQL, Python, JavaScript, and Java. She is experienced with modern data tools such as dbt, Snowflake, BigQuery, FiveTran, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), and Amazon Web Services (AWS). Her technical skills enable her to keep up with advancements in the modern data stack and the AI/LLM space.
Research and Analytical Experience
Prior to her current role, Brienna Herold gained valuable research experience as a Research Scientist at the United Nations University - Institute for Environment and Human Security in 2019. She also worked as a Cancer Research Training Award Fellow at the National Institutes of Health from 2014 to 2017. Her background includes roles as a Data Analyst at various organizations, where she applied her analytical skills to support research and data-driven decision-making.