Victoria O'donnell
About Victoria O'donnell
Victoria O'Donnell is a Regional Data Scientist & Strategy Analyst at Penguin Random House and a Data Strategy Advisor at Dispositivo Pavlovsky in Argentina. She has extensive experience in data science and policy advisory roles across various sectors, including health, labor, and finance.
Current Roles at Penguin Random House and Dispositivo Pavlovsky
Victoria O'Donnell currently holds dual roles in the data science field. At Penguin Random House, she serves as a Regional Data Scientist & Strategy Analyst based in Argentina. Concurrently, she works remotely as a Data Strategy Advisor for Dispositivo Pavlovsky, also headquartered in Argentina. These roles embody her expertise in data strategy and analysis, contributing to her extensive professional portfolio in the field.
Previous Experience at Google and RapidSOS
Victoria O'Donnell has a notable history of contributing to major tech and emergency response organizations. She worked as an Artificial Intelligence Consultant at Google Cloud, providing her expertise for nine months in 2021-2022. Prior to that, she was employed as a Senior Data Scientist at RapidSOS in New York for seven months in 2021. These positions reflect her focus on integrating AI and data science within diverse and impactful sectors.
Academic Coordination at Facultad de Medicina UBA
Currently, Victoria O'Donnell serves as the Data Science in Public Health Postgraduate Academic Coordinator at Facultad de Medicina UBA. In this role, she leads and coordinates academic programs designed to integrate data science methodologies into public health education. Her position underscores her commitment to advancing the application of data science technologies within the healthcare sector.
Educational Background and Specializations
Victoria O'Donnell holds advanced degrees from prestigious institutions, highlighting her expertise in both data science and social sciences. She earned a PhD in Mental Health from Universidad Nacional de Lanús. Additionally, she completed a Master's degree in Quantitative Methods in the Social Sciences (QMSS) from Columbia University and another in Data Mining & Knowledge Discovery from Universidad Austral, Buenos Aires. Her foundational studies include a Licentiate degree in Sociology from the University of Buenos Aires.
Extensive Experience in Public Sector and International Organizations
Victoria O'Donnell has substantial experience working with public sector and international organizations. She was a Data Science Consultant for the World Health Organization for six years, focusing on the PAHO Alliance. Her public sector roles include serving as Policy Advisor and Data Consultant at the National Ministry of Economy and as a Data Science Project Coordinator at the City of Buenos Aires Health Department. Her career is distinguished by a strong emphasis on gender, equality, and economic policy.