Jodie Burchell

Jodie Burchell, PhD, is a seasoned data science professional with extensive experience in advocating for data science practices, technical leadership, and project management across various industries. Currently serving as a Senior Data Science Developer Advocate at JetBrains since April 2022, Jodie previously held positions as Data Science Lead at Verve Group, where Jodie directed audience generation efforts, and as a Senior Data Scientist at StepStone, focusing on enhancing search functionality. Earlier roles include Data Scientist at SEEK, Postdoctoral Researcher at The University of Melbourne, and Research Officer at Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre. Educationally, Jodie holds a Ph.D. in Psychology and dual Bachelor's degrees in Psychology and Ecology and Evolutionary Biology from The Australian National University.