J. Daron Huffaker

J. DaRon Huffaker possesses extensive experience in data science and quality engineering within the technology sector, currently serving as the Director of Smart Manufacturing & AI at Micron Technology since July 2012, where leadership is provided to a team of Data Scientists and Engineers in support of global AI and data science initiatives. Previous roles at Micron include Global Quality Data Science & Statistics Senior Manager, where J. DaRon led significant big data projects, and Data Science Manager, managing cross-manufacturing analytics teams. Additional experience includes senior quality engineering at Transform Solar, where preparations for product certifications were facilitated, and various positions in quality control and statistical management at Micron and Zilog. Educational credentials include a Bachelor of Science in Statistics/Quality Science from Brigham Young University, a Master's degree in Applied Statistics from Rochester Institute of Technology, and a Data Science Specialization from The Johns Hopkins University via Coursera.