Hello! Welcome to my site! My name is Philana Williams and I an LA based, working professional in the Deals Analytics space.
I most recently finished my master's in Applied Data Science in Decemember 2021 (during the COVID-19 pandemic). I discovered my passion for data science and computing during my undergraduate studies, where I studied Industrial and Systems Engineering. My undergraduate studies specifically concentrated in information systems and data analysis and it was during this time that I fell in love with the art of using computer programming and quantitative reasoning to organize, retreive, and analyze data in meaningful ways.
During my junior year of college, I realized that I wanted to pursue a career path that would allow me to help individuals and organizations leverage the power of data and technology to make informed decisions. I also discovered how drastically digital literacy and automation can transform how people complete the tasks in their professional and personal lives. During my career, I want to want to be known as a strong advocate for digital upskilling initiatives, and data-driven decision making, both at work and in my local community.