Summary
Joe Walsh is a data-driven technology leader and co-founder currently serving as CTO of TrueRoll, bringing 11 years of experience at the intersection of data science, public policy, and startup engineering. He previously spent four years as a senior data scientist at the University of Chicago's Center for Data Science and Public Policy, translating econometric research into practical, policy-relevant systems. With a PhD in international relations and econometrics and advanced graduate study in economics and peace studies, he blends rigorous quantitative training with product-focused engineering. Based in the Greater Chicago Area, Joe is skilled at turning complex social-science datasets into reliable, production-ready decision tools and is known for marrying academic rigor with entrepreneurial execution.
11 years of coding experience
4 years of employment as a software developer
MA Peace and Conflict Studies, MA Peace and Conflict Studies at Tokyo University of Foreign Studies
AB Political Science, AB Political Science at University of Michigan-Dearborn
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) International relations American politics and econometrics, Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) International relations American politics and econometrics at The University of Alabama