Lydia Cooley

Lydia Cooley is a seasoned professional specializing in enterprise AI for defense and intelligence, with extensive experience in advancing the performance and integrity of the U.S. Federal Government. They served as a data scientist at HQDA and have held key roles at McKinsey & Company, SAS, and Gartner, focusing on data analytics and technology solutions for both Civilian and Defense agencies. Lydia began their career as a Presidential Management Fellow at the U.S. Department of the Treasury and has successfully led multiple initiatives to leverage advanced analytics across various sectors. Currently, they work as a Senior AI Solution Manager at C3 AI, supporting mission-critical applications for Defense and Intelligence agencies.