As a leader in data science, DJ Patil co-coined the term “data scientist” and has authored influential books such as ‘Building Data Science Teams’ and ‘Data Jujitsu’. He is currently the head of technology at Devoted Health and a General Partner at GreatPoint Ventures, focusing on healthcare, enterprise technologies, and national security.
Patil is a renowned American mathematician and computer scientist, who served as the first US chief data scientist from 2015 to 2017, appointed by President Barack Obama, and played a pivotal role in establishing nearly 40 chief data officer roles across the federal government.
With a PhD in applied mathematics from the University of Maryland, Patil’s career spans multiple sectors, including academia, industry, and government. He has held senior positions at LinkedIn, RelateIQ, Greylock Partners, Skype, PayPal, and eBay. Patil’s work has been recognised with several honours, including the Department of Defense Medal for Distinguished Public Service.