Dr. Sydeaka Watson earned a Ph.D. in Statistics from Baylor University and has several years of teaching experience. As a Research Assistant Professor in The University of Chicago Biostatistics Laboratory, she consulted with over 110 biomedical research teams, specializing in statistical analysis and experimental design for clinical research studies. In both of her Senior Data Scientist roles in the AT&T Chief Data Office and at Elicit Insights, she used predictive analytics and visual tools to implement custom solutions for customer behavior analytics and customer management. Now, as Senior Advisor in the Eli Lilly Statistical Innovation Center, Dr. Watson develops tools that enhance clinical trial design workflows using machine learning, big data technologies, and data visualization.