Edward Podojil
About Edward Podojil
Edward Podojil serves as the Executive Director of Product for the Data Platform at The New York Times, a position he has held since 2019. With a diverse background in data engineering, analytics, and education, he has previously worked at various organizations including Animoto, Minibar Delivery, and Homejoy.
Current Role at The New York Times
Edward Podojil serves as the Executive Director of Product for the Data Platform at The New York Times. He has held this position since 2019, contributing to the development and management of data-driven products. His role involves overseeing product strategy and execution, focusing on enhancing the organization's data capabilities within the Greater New York City Area.
Previous Experience in Data Engineering and Analytics
Before his current role, Edward Podojil worked at The New York Times in various capacities related to data products. He served as Director of Data Products from 2018 to 2019 and as Senior Manager of Product Analytics and Data Products from 2015 to 2018. Additionally, he was a Data Engineer at Minibar Delivery for five months in 2015 and a Data Scientist at Homejoy from 2013 to 2015.
Background in Education and Music
Edward Podojil has a diverse educational background. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Music from the University of Connecticut, where he studied from 2003 to 2007. He later obtained a Master of Arts in Education from the University of California, Davis, completing his studies from 2009 to 2011. Prior to his career in technology, he worked as an English Teacher and Percussion Director at Napa Valley Unified School District from 2008 to 2011.
Teaching and Curriculum Development Experience
From 2013 to 2017, Edward Podojil worked as a Data Science Instructor and Curriculum Designer at General Assemb.ly. In this role, he was responsible for developing educational materials and teaching data science concepts, leveraging his expertise in analytics and engineering to educate students in New York, NY.
Technical Expertise in Data Management
Edward Podojil possesses expertise in leveraging Google Cloud and BigQuery for data management and analytics. His strong background in both analytics and engineering, combined with management experience, enables him to effectively oversee data-driven projects and initiatives.