Summary
Randi Ludwig is a data science leader and educator with 11+ years of experience translating complex analytics into business impact across academia and enterprise. Currently a professor at UT Austin’s McCombs School of Business, she previously directed global sales operations analytics at Dell, owning quota planning, resource management, survey insights, and territory optimization. She built and managed cross-functional data science teams that applied telemetry-driven ML to prevent customer issues and elevated data science visibility at the executive level. An astrophysics PhD who has researched active galactic nuclei and astronomy education, she brings deep statistical rigor and a knack for designing learning experiences—cofounding a gamified education startup and co-organizing Women in Data Science ATX. Known for fostering collaborative, loyal teams, she blends research-grade methods with pragmatic delivery in large-scale, business-critical settings.
12 years of coding experience
8 years of employment as a software developer
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Astronomy and Astrophysics Astronomy Education, Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Astronomy and Astrophysics Astronomy Education at The University of Texas at Austin
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Physics, Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Physics at University of Oklahoma
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