Applying the scientific thinking process to our understanding of data requires a varied skill set ranging from understanding the big picture and strategy, to applying technological advances, and to presenting your findings in an easy and actionable way to drive business value.
I call this the data science sandwich estimator of success.
Are you ready to learn how to leverage data to extract insights and drive value?
Let's do it!
Method over hype. Techniques that survive a compliance question, not demos that run on tools your IT will never approve.
Rooms where skepticism is welcome. In this industry, doubt is a professional obligation, not an obstacle to get past.
Teaching that leaves something behind. You should walk out with a build, not a set of notes.
Getting medicine to people faster. Somewhere downstream of every document in this industry, a patient is waiting on the evidence.
What I care about
What is the question
you are trying to answer?
The question comes first, and it comes first with AI too.
The failure I see most often is a capable professional typing a vague request into Copilot, getting back a paragraph that reads like a committee wrote it, and concluding the tool is overhyped.
The tool was fine. Nobody had told them the difference between asking AI a question and giving it a job.
What does
DATA SCIENCE
mean to you?
I am here to help!
I hold a PhD in Biostatistics from the University of Pennsylvania's Perelman School of Medicine and teach Strategy and Analytics at Columbia University's School of Professional Studies. I mentor founders at NYU Stern's Endless Frontier Labs.
My work carries an h-index of 9 and more than 600 citations. Named to the DataIQ 100 Brands list in 2024, and to AIM Research's 100 Most Influential AI Leaders in the USA in 2023.
The gap is never your expertise. You know your job cold. The machine does not, and closing that gap is the entire opportunity.
As an expert and advisor on data and AI governance for the healthcare and life sciences industry, I have a track record for connecting the dots between meeting business needs and leveraging available data sources alongside the best data science methods.
Victoria has been featured in
DataIQ 100
Named to the DataIQ Brands list, 2024
Design Thinking
Research Methodology
Health Services and Outcomes Research Methodology
Statistical Association
AmStat News by American Statistical Association
Leadership in Big Data
Real World Insights:
The Evolving Leadership Roles in Big Data on Blog Talk Radio
Led AI-driven clinical trial optimization initiative for patient and site selection, reducing enrollment timelines and improving feasibility assessments.
Scholar-Professional lecturer at Columbia University
2019
As Head of Health Informatics & Analytics, I established a global real-world data framework, improving evidence-based decision-making.
2018
Completed my PhD while leading an incredible team of data scientists!
2016
Joined a large Pharmaceutical company as a Statistician
2012
Received my Certificate of College Teaching at UPenn
2011
2009
Pivoted to apply math to healthcare with a Master's in Biostatistics
2007
Completed a joint Bachelor's and Master's program in Mathematics
Conducted my first real-world data analysis and fell in love with it!
2005
Took my first Statistics class and learned basic probability
2003
and a little bit more about me
My Timeline
Designed and led the global data governance framework, unlocking business value from data assets
2021
Led Digital Transformation to accelerate AI/ML adoption across clinical functions
2023
Rang the Closing Bell at the NYSE on behalf of Women Leaders in Data and AI
2023
Founded RWD Insights to educate, mentor and advise professionals on their AI journey!
present
2020
tell me more!
New York City
5. To Visit:
Chamomile Tea
4. To Drink:
Chocolate, PLEASE!
3. To Eat:
Carpool Karaoke
2. To Watch:
Start with Why
1. To Read:
My Favorite Things
< Go Back
Breakthrough Brand
10. Podcast
Christmas
9. Holiday:
At home!
8. Place to Be:
Pop Punk Music
7. To Listen to:
Pizza
6. To Eat:
Did someone say more favorites!?
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This is my passion project. Get insight into how I combine my experience in driving real-world data insights with critical business skills.
Blog: Where rubber meets the road
must visit links
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Critical components to make your goals stick and how this will help you build out your reputation and portfolio.
Setting goals and accomplishing them
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