Erin Fahy
About Erin Fahy
Erin Fahy is the Director of Engineering for Audience Mission at The New York Times, bringing extensive experience in managing engineering teams and projects, particularly in political data industries. She has a strong educational background in Digital Librarianship and History & Philosophy, along with a history of working in higher education and distributed web environments.
Current Role at The New York Times
Erin Fahy serves as the Director of Engineering for Audience Mission at The New York Times. She began this role in 2023 and has since focused on leading engineering initiatives that enhance audience engagement. Her current position allows her to leverage her extensive experience in technology and audience-focused projects.
Previous Experience at Civitech
Prior to her role at The New York Times, Erin Fahy worked as the Chief Technology Officer at Civitech from 2021 to 2023. In this position, she managed engineering teams and contributed to projects within the political data industry. Her leadership in this role helped shape the company's technological direction.
Educational Background
Erin Fahy holds a Master of Library Science (MLS) with a focus on Digital Librarianship from Simmons University, where she studied from 2008 to 2010. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts in History and Philosophy from Mount Holyoke College, completing her studies there from 2005 to 2007. Her educational background supports her expertise in managing technical teams.
Experience in Higher Education
Erin Fahy has a demonstrated history of working in higher education, including roles at Mount Holyoke College and Stanford University. Her experience as a Systems Administrator and Senior DevOps Engineer has informed her approach to managing technical teams and projects, particularly in environments that require scalable and reliable infrastructure.
Technical Expertise and Skills
Erin Fahy has significant experience in distributed web environments, which enhances her capability to lead engineering projects. Her strong background in political data industries and audience engagement further contributes to her expertise in managing engineering teams. This combination of skills positions her effectively in her current role.