Dhanurjay Patil (DJ Patil)

Dhanurjay "DJ" Patil is an influential data scientist and technology leader, known for his contributions to the field of data science and his role in shaping data policy in the United States. He served as the first Chief Data Scientist of the U.S. government, advising on data-driven initiatives and promoting the importance of data in decision-making. Patil has worked for major companies like LinkedIn and eBay and played a pivotal role in the development of data science as a discipline, coining the term "data scientist." His work emphasizes harnessing data to address complex societal challenges.