Nancy Rodriguez is a data science educator and consultant who has spent over a decade translating complex machine learning concepts into clear, actionable insights for business leaders and non-technical professionals. She holds a Masterโs in Data Science from the University of California, Berkeley, and has worked with Fortune 500 companies, startups, and nonprofits to design data-driven strategies that deliver measurable impact.
Nancyโs career began as a software engineer, but she quickly realized that the true value of AI lies not in the code but in the people who understand how to ask the right questions. She transitioned to data science consulting, where she led projects in customer analytics, predictive maintenance, and fraud detection for clients across retail, healthcare, and finance. In 2019, she founded Demystify Data, a training and advisory firm that offers workshops, executive briefings, and online courses designed to make machine learning accessible to everyoneโregardless of technical background.
Beyond her consulting work, Nancy is a frequent speaker at industry conferences such as OโReilly Strata, Data Innovation Summit, and the Women in Data Science (WiDS) conference. She has contributed articles to *Harvard Business Review*, *Forbes*, and *Data Science Central*, and she hosts the podcast *AI Simplified*, where she interviews data scientists, ethicists, and business leaders about the real-world applications of machine learning.
Nancy lives in Austin, Texas, with her family. When sheโs not teaching or speaking, she volunteers with local STEM programs, helping girls and underrepresented minorities build confidence in technology. *Machine Learning Demystified* is her first book, born from the hundreds of conversations sheโs had with managers, product owners, and entrepreneurs who wanted to harness machine learning but felt intimidated by the technical barrier. She invites readers to connect with her on LinkedIn or through her website, demystifydata.com, where she shares free resources and ongoing insights.