Suja Thomas, Ph.D.
About Suja Thomas, Ph.D.
Suja Thomas, Ph.D., is a Senior Research Manager in the Data and Insights Group at The New York Times, with a diverse background in data science and editorial roles. She has previously held positions at Abt Associates, Pendo.io, and Research Square, and holds a Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Current Role at The New York Times
Suja Thomas serves as the Senior Research Manager in the Data and Insights Group at The New York Times. She has held this position since 2021, contributing to the organization's efforts in data-driven decision-making and insights generation. Her role involves analyzing complex datasets to uncover significant patterns that inform editorial and business strategies.
Previous Experience in Data Science
Prior to her current role, Suja Thomas worked as a Senior Data Scientist at Abt Associates from 2019 to 2021. In this position, she focused on data analysis and digital transformation initiatives. She also served as a Data Scientist at Pendo.io from 2016 to 2019, where she applied her expertise in data analysis to enhance product insights. Additionally, she worked at WedPics in various data science roles in 2016.
Educational Background
Suja Thomas holds a PhD in Biomedical Engineering from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She also earned a Master of Science in Applied Mathematics from the same institution. Her undergraduate studies include a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from St. Xavier's College. This diverse educational background supports her interdisciplinary approach to data science.
Editorial and Consultancy Experience
Suja Thomas has a history of combining data science with editorial responsibilities. She worked as Managing Editor and Senior Managing Editor at AJE - American Journal Experts from 2010 to 2013. Additionally, she served as Team Lead and Data Consultant at Research Square from 2013 to 2016. These roles highlight her versatility in applying data insights across editorial and consultancy domains.
Focus on Data Storytelling
Suja Thomas emphasizes storytelling through data in her work. She believes in the importance of uncovering significant patterns within complex datasets to drive insights. Her experience leading data science teams has reinforced her focus on generating actionable insights that support organizational goals.