Recognized Data Visualization Leaders 2025

I can help with making images or interactive visualizations of data that you would like to include in your story. That's what our software does so it would be relatively easy.

Video editor and Backend developer, founder and chief dev at FlashFX app. 4 years of experience in video editing, and 3y of experience in developing. developer flashfx in 2 years in TS and React

Versatile Team Coordinator known for successfully executing diverse projects (related to Software Development & Digital Marketing) tasks to accomplish project deadlines. Enthusiastic problem solver and talented performer with excellent communication, planning, and decision-making skills. A technology passionate having a keen eye on evolving technology trends, methods and processes. Proficient problem-solver who envisions business and technical perspectives to develop workable solutions. Motivated achiever who guides the teams in applying technology to business settings, provides added value, and creates project deliverable in a timely manner. A self-driven learner always excited and open to adapt new technology paradigm. An effective communicator and team player, recognized by peers and management as a strong collaborator.

Lou Mintzer is a serial entrepreneur with multiple exits, including the real estate app Homesnap, which he scaled and sold for $250M. He is best known today as the founder and CEO of Grid & Pixel, a platform that delivers 1:1 personalized creative and uses AI agents to fully automate Klaviyo. Lou spends his time helping brands turn retention marketing into a repeatable growth engine instead of a constant grind.

With over 17 years of experience in analytics and marketing, I live by the belief that "Data Inspires Strategy." I’ve built my career on transforming complex data into strategic direction - designing analytics frameworks, operational processes, and measurement systems that power business growth. As Vice President of Analytics at January Digital, I lead a multidisciplinary team of data engineers, scientists, and analysts dedicated to unlocking value from data. Our work spans media mix modeling, attribution, predictive modeling, and experimentation - all underpinned by emerging AI capabilities. Today, I’m focused on integrating AI agents and generative intelligence into analytics workflows to enhance insight generation, automate reporting, and elevate decision-making speed and quality. Beyond my role at January Digital, I’m passionate about developing future analytics leaders. I teach as an adjunct instructor at SMU and serve on both the Women in Leadership Advisory Council and the AMA DFW Executive Board as EVP of Analytics. My goal - in every setting - is to bridge data, technology, and strategy to shape smarter, more resilient organizations.

Senior Data Engineer / Tech Lead with extensive experience in building petabyte-scale data platforms using distributed and cloud computing, along with AI workflows. US and international conference speaker, top 1% mentor, entrepreneur, and leader of the Microsoft Fabric Data Community in Salt Lake City. Currently developing an automated telephony analytics platform that handles thousands of calls daily, enhancing lead-generation visibility, tracking performance, and saving approximately 3000 hours annually in manual engineering efforts for a nationwide Preventive Healthcare company.

Founder of Sovereign Forger, building born-synthetic financial data for AI training and compliance testing. Our math-first pipeline generates UHNWI and KYC/AML profiles from Pareto distributions and algebraic constraints -- zero real data input, zero re-identification risk. 1.3 million records produced, zero balance-sheet errors. Expert in GDPR Article 25 data protection by design, EU AI Act Article 10 training data governance, DORA resilience testing, and PCI DSS 4.0 pre-production data requirements. Published research on SSRN covering the born-synthetic methodology for regulatory-compliant data generation.

I am a family man that enjoys spending time with my wife and son. I am a hardworking individual that believes in doing the job right the first time. In the current company I am in, Veteran Ratings, we help veterans get the VA disability benefits they deserve. We do this by getting veterans with service connected disabilities set up with rating consultants and our private doctor network, to create a fully developed claim for the veteran. We have a 97% success rate with getting our nation's heroes the rating they should have received in the first place. If you would like more information email me at erict@vteranratings.com or call/text me at 619-349-5374. Before Veteran Ratings, my life developed around electronics, everything from repair and troubleshooting, to refurbishment and instillation, on a wide range of products. I still do repair work on the side, but when I found that I could help people in a more beneficial way, I decided to change my career path.

Yos is a founder and software engineer in the crypto space. He has a background in software engineering and was most recently at Chainlink Labs working on onchain building blocks for the DeFi ecosystem. At Chainlink, Yos was a staff software engineer and the technical load for Chainlink Staking (a >$1B TBL DeFi protocol on Ethereum.) Before that, Yos worked in global-scale engineering teams at Grab and PayPal. He studied Computer Science at the National University of Singapore.

My name is Matthew Redford and I founded DATA HIT in 2024 with the goal of providing an effective data and optimisation resource to small to medium sized businesses. Our primary service areas are consultancy, tracking implementation, conversation rate optimisation, and insights / reporting. With over 15 years of experience, I have gained a wealth of experience working in technical and marketing teams across a number of reputable agency and client side roles. Away from my main career path I have also founded a number of successful web-based businesses.

Keach Digital Agency is an award-winning digital marketing company in USA that enables businesses to overcome and address digital marketing complexities and assure revenue growth.

Jerry Ward is a Founder and Chief Technology Officer at Viscosity.AI, where he leads the integration of data, design, and automation to help organizations transform complex systems into human-centered intelligence. With over two decades of experience spanning energy, finance, healthcare, and enterprise technology, he has guided large-scale initiatives in cloud architecture, ERP modernization, and AI-driven transformation. Known for blending technical depth with strategic design, Ward’s philosophy is simple: the best systems don’t replace people... they amplify them. His work has been featured in publications including Consultant Magazine and CIO Grid, where he’s shared insights on digital adoption, stakeholder alignment, and the future of intelligent operations. When he’s not architecting data ecosystems, Ward writes and speaks about how organizations can out-design resistance, align human creativity with machine precision, and turn transformation into lasting advantage. “You don’t fight the process... you out-design it.”

My name is Ramkrishna Prasad. I have experience in remote operations, communication handling, and client interaction. I currently work with Outlier AI (USA) and previously worked in operations management and business development roles where I handled coordination, reporting, and client inquiries. Founder of https://workremotelynow.com/

Shesh Narayan Gupta is a Senior Manager in a Financial Services organization and holds a Master’s Degree in Data Science. With a strong foundation in artificial intelligence and years of professional experience in data-driven problem-solving, he brings a unique perspective to intersection of technology, creativity, and storytelling. His expertise spans machine learning, Generative AI, and practical applications of AI in various industries, including finance, marketing, and education. As a seasoned data science leader who is also featured in Times New Square for his contributions in data science, Shesh Narayan has been at the forefront of leveraging AI technologies to drive innovation and efficiency in real-world scenarios. Beyond his corporate career, he has a deep passion for storytelling, mentoring, and game design, which has led him to explore how Generative AI can revolutionize narrative creation, game development, and interactive media.

Results-oriented technology leader with over 9 years of experience in Infrastructure Security, Automation, Generative AI, and Software-Defined Operations. Demonstrated ability to lead high-performing teams, streamline enterprise support, and execute strategic initiatives that enhance organizational resilience and operational efficiency. A seasoned cybersecurity professional, experienced in vulnerability and patch management at scale, with a strong track record of driving measurable, data-driven impact through intelligent automation. Skilled in designing and implementing secure, scalable, and compliant infrastructure solutions that align with business and regulatory goals. Proven expertise in project and program management, particularly within Agile and Scrum frameworks, with a focus on cross-functional collaboration, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement. Recognized for combining technical depth with strategic vision to deliver transformative outcomes in complex enterprise environments.

I am a Product and Design Leader focused on building tools that make video storytelling more scalable, accessible, and impactful for modern businesses. My work blends creative strategy, UX design, and AI-enabled workflows to help organizations communicate more effectively and efficiently. At MarketScale, I lead the design and development of Studio, a media platform used by over 250 companies. The platform enables teams across industries to produce high-quality content without the constraints of traditional production models. Studio empowers B2B professionals to share their expertise, lead conversations, and grow their brands through authentic video communication. My experience spans product strategy, visual communication, cross-functional leadership, and scalable systems development. I’ve contributed to brand growth, platform innovation, and valuation increases for U.S.-based organizations, including companies rooted in national infrastructure such as communications, education, and advanced manufacturing. My work supports professionals across healthcare, education, logistics, and manufacturing—helping organizations across the country communicate with speed, clarity, and authenticity.

Data Analyst at Neonwala with a focus on transforming business and marketing data into actionable insights. Works closely with sales and branding teams to analyze performance trends, customer behavior, and campaign effectiveness. Brings a strong foundation in data analysis, visualization, and storytelling to support data-driven decisions that improve visibility, engagement, and revenue growth for small and growing businesses.

I’m the founder of m365.show and datascience.show, two independent platforms and content hubs dedicated to spotlighting innovation, strategy, and community voices in the Microsoft ecosystem. My work focuses on bridging enterprise needs with the fast-moving capabilities of tools like Microsoft Fabric, Power BI Copilot, and the broader Power Platform — areas where data, AI, and low-code solutions are transforming how organizations work, decide, and scale. With over a decade of experience at the intersection of technology and storytelling, I lead and organize livestream events, interviews, and hands-on demos that bring clarity to Microsoft's most complex offerings. These events serve thousands of viewers across industries, helping IT leaders, data professionals, and decision-makers keep pace with change — and make confident moves toward digital transformation. Through m365.show, I provide insights on the evolving Microsoft 365 landscape, from governance and compliance to collaboration and automation. On datascience.show, I dive deeper into analytics, AI, and the data stack — especially how Microsoft Fabric is reshaping enterprise data architecture and how tools like Copilot in Power BI are changing how business users interact with data using natural language. As a speaker, host, and curator, I’m passionate about making advanced technology accessible and relevant — not just for developers and architects, but also for media, analysts, and business audiences trying to understand what these trends mean in practice. If you're a journalist or content creator covering the future of work, AI in the enterprise, low-code/no-code solutions, or digital transformation within the Microsoft ecosystem, I’d be happy to contribute. Whether it's on-the-record commentary, demos, community trends, or expert takes on announcements from Microsoft, I'm always open to a conversation. 📨 Let’s connect — I welcome media inquiries, collaborations, and guest opportunities.

Vinothkumar Kolluru is a Senior Data Scientist at Fractal Analytics with 9+ years of experience in NLP, Machine Learning, and Deep Learning. He builds AI-driven solutions that improve customer experience and decision-making, with a focus on customer segmentation, friction detection, and digital journey optimization for large-scale web platforms. He has delivered end-to-end models across tech, healthcare, and marketing—ranging from NLP-based document summarization and topic categorization to predictive analytics—using transformer architectures (e.g., BERT), sequence models, and classical ML. Vinoth has also led analytics initiatives such as call categorization for healthcare contact centers and relevance modeling to improve campaign targeting and performance. A passionate researcher and contributor to the AI community, Vinoth has 50+ publications and 246 citations (h-index 9). He is recognized with the Dr. Abdul Kalam Young Achiever National Award and holds an MS in Data Science from Stevens Institute of Technology, along with a Gold Medal in Engineering from Anna University. His core toolkit includes Python, SQL, AWS, and Azure, and he enjoys translating complex data into practical, measurable business impact.

I am an exceptional IT Leader skilled at IT Service Management, IT Operation Management, HRSM, Supply Chain Management, Data Governance, Organizational Change Management, and Real-Time Dashboards Monitoring & Reporting. Technically-savvy with outstanding relation-ship building, training and presentation skills.