'DJ' Patil named first U.S. chief data scientist
Date: Tuesday , March 03, 2015
On 18th February, 2015, Dhanurjay \'DJ\' Patil was named as the first U.S. chief data scientist, a term he helped coin. The 45-year-old has been appointed by the White House to shape policies and practices that will help the U.S. to remain on top as a leader in the field of technology and innovation. Prior to his commitment as a White House\'s data scientist, Patil has worked in the private sector associated with several big-names; including LinkedIn, Silicon Valley operations and eBay. Patil has also worked at the department of defense. Patil will also work on the Obama administration\'s Precision Medicine Initiative, reporting to US Chief Technology Officer Megan Smith. |