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Lydia Leads a Data Science team at Google DeepMind, using data to improve GDMs results.<\/p>\n

Prior to joining Google DeepMind, Lydia was Head of Analytics at Stuart, where she merged 4 data science teams into one team to optimise food delivery. Lydia has over a decade of experience connecting data with business results across last mile delivery (Ocado, Stuart), technology (Meta) and satellites to reduce greenhouse gas emissions (GHGSat).<\/p>\n

Beyond her role at Google DeepMind, Lydia is a director of the Stemettes, who inspire and support young women in STEM and volunteers with DataKind who help charities, local government, and social enterprises to use data. 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