Sona Maniyan is a seasoned data scientist and software engineer with extensive experience in research, customer service, and project management. They have held roles at several prominent companies, including a position as a Staff Data Scientist at Cohesity and a Staff Engineer in AI/ML at Thrivent. Sona's previous roles include leading data science initiatives at organizations such as Veritas Technologies and Target, where they applied advanced analytics to enhance product performance and customer segmentation. They earned a Master’s degree in Finance and an MS in Software Engineering from the University of St. Thomas, complementing their practical experience with a solid educational foundation.