Ryan Hastings is a data scientist and data quality lead with nine years of experience translating complex research and public-sector data into actionable insights. Trained as a PhD meteorologist and former storm‑chasing researcher, he pivoted from atmospheric dynamics to human-centered analytics, focusing on postsecondary access and credentialing through a partnership between the Indiana Commission for Higher Education and UVA’s Nudge4 lab. At the Indiana Department of Health he progressed from analyst to data scientist and now manages data quality, blending statistical rigor with operational data stewardship. His background in mathematics and rigorous observational science informs a pragmatic approach to messy, real-world datasets and causal pattern discovery. Colleagues benefit from his uncommon mix of field research grit and policy-oriented analytics, enabling programs to better connect learners to educational pathways.
9 years of coding experience
17 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor of Science - BS Mathematics, Bachelor of Science - BS Mathematics at The University of Texas at Austin
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD Meteorology, Doctor of Philosophy - PhD Meteorology at Penn State University
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