Title: Chief Data Scientist
Company: Lenovo
Location: Cary, North Carolina, United States
David Ellison, chief data scientist at Lenovo, has been recognized by Marquis Who’s Who Top Scientists for dedication, achievements, and leadership in biomedical engineering and data science.
Dr. Ellison is a distinguished professional with a diverse background in artificial intelligence, data science, and biomedical engineering. His journey began with a bachelor’s degree in computer science from Brigham Young University in 2004, followed by a PhD in biomedical engineering from Johns Hopkins University in 2013. Throughout his career, Dr. Ellison has held pivotal roles, including founder and programmer at Real Deals List from 2004 to 2007, and later transitioned to the position of biomedical engineer at Johns Hopkins University until 2013. He then ventured into the realm of data science, serving as a data scientist at Honey Bee Advisors from 2013 to 2016 and subsequently taking on roles at USPS and Lenovo, where he has held the position of chief data scientist since 2023, after serving as senior artificial intelligence data scientist from 2018 to 2023.
Outside of his primary career, Dr. Ellison is deeply engaged in various civic and professional endeavors. He chairs the Responsible AI Committee at Lenovo, serves on the National AI Advisory Committee at the National Institute of Standards and Technology, and is an expert advisor at OECD.AI. He also contributes extensively to professional publications and holds memberships in prominent associations such as the Association for Computing Machinery and the American Association for the Advancement of Science.
Dr. Ellison attributes his success to a combination of fortuitous circumstances and his unique skill set, which allows him to approach problems from both technical and business perspectives. One of his most significant accomplishments has been the establishment and growth of the AI Discover Lab at Lenovo, where he transformed a nascent initiative into a thriving business unit with a team of 35 employees and a revenue of $500 million. Looking ahead, Dr. Ellison envisions further growth and leadership opportunities in the field of data science and artificial intelligence. In the next five years, he aims to assume roles such as director of data science or vice president of engineering, with a long-term goal of becoming a chief AI officer at Lenovo. He remains committed to driving innovation and making a lasting impact on the industry.
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