Devyani Biswal

Devyani Biswal,

Methodology Architect

Devyani is a leading expert in ensuring that sensitive data is used safely and responsibly. Her knowledge in data protection and privacy engineering allows her to stay ahead in this field. She is well-known for her contributions as the author of a deep learning newsletter and as a co-creator of the data strategy canvas, which we use in our consulting and advisory services.

With a track record of academic excellence, Devyani has received prestigious awards and an industrial research grant to develop innovative methods in differential privacy. Her commitment to pushing the boundaries of data protection and privacy fuels her current role. She conducts extensive research and tests new ideas in statistical disclosure risk and privacy-enhancing technologies.

Devyani’s creative approach is evident in her ability to design experiments and prototypes that explore new delivery methods and data protection technology. She applies research methodologies to key areas and provides valuable consulting services. Her goal is to help organizations put in place strong data protection and privacy practices that align with best practices and regulatory requirements.

An expert in data protection and privacy engineering, Devyani leverages her deep knowledge of risk modeling and probability theory to make informed and exploratory decisions. She excels at facilitating gap analyses and driving the research agenda in AI/ML science and trustworthy analytics. Her deep understanding of these areas allows her to tackle complex challenges and develop innovative solutions.

Taking a holistic view of best practices, Devyani delves into deep analyses of existing frameworks and architectures. She collaborates cross-functionally and actively participates in industry-led initiatives that shape market perspectives. Her specialized expertise is highly sought after in client consulting engagements. She provides strategic guidance and insights that contribute to client success.

Devyani’s work extends beyond her direct responsibilities. She plays a critical role in advancing the field through her involvement in industry conferences and publications. She shares her knowledge and expertise in data protection and privacy engineering througout her work. By staying at the forefront of industry developments and emerging technologies, she ensures that her clients and the organizations she works with are well-prepared to navigate the evolving data protection and privacy landscape.

Devyani’s commitment to enabling the safe and responsible use of data is unwavering. She has a remarkable skill in understanding complex frameworks and using statistical tools. Her dedication to pushing the boundaries of privacy protection has established her as a trusted expert in the field. With her expertise and passion for data protection and privacy engineering, she helps organizations harness the power of data while safeguarding individual privacy. In our data-driven world, she is an invaluable asset.

“I love bringing creativity to the science of data enablement,” says Devyani. “We develop frameworks to align people to core business objectives, and I get to use my cartooning skills to bring new dimensions to our work.”

Archiving / Destroying

Are you unleashing the full value of data you retain?

Your Challenges

Do you need help...

OUR SOLUTION

Value Retention

Client Success

Client: Comcast

Situation: California’s Consumer Privacy Act inspired Comcast to evolve the way in which they protect the privacy of customers who consent to share personal information with them.

Evaluating

Are you achieving intended outcomes from data?

Your Challenge

Do you need help...

OUR SOLUTION

Unbiased Results

Client Success

Client: Integrate.ai

Situation: Integrate.ai’s AI-powered tech helps clients improve their online experience by sharing signals about website visitor intent. They wanted to ensure privacy remained fully protected within the machine learning / AI context that produces these signals.

Accessing

Do the right people have the right data?

Your Challenges

Do you need help...

OUR SOLUTION

Usable and Reusable Data

Client Success

Client: Novartis

Situation: Novartis’ digital transformation in drug R&D drives their need to maximize value from vast stores of clinical study data for critical internal research enabled by their data42 platform.

 

Maintaining

Are you empowering people to safely leverage trusted data?

Your Challenges

Do you need help...

OUR SOLUTION

Security / compliance efficiency

CLIENT SUCCESS

Client: ASCO’s CancerLinQ

Situation: CancerLinQ™, a subsidiary of American Society of Clinical Oncology, is a rapid learning healthcare system that helps oncologists aggregate and analyze data on cancer patients to improve care. To achieve this goal, they must de-identify patient data provided by subscribing practices across the U.S.

 

Acquiring / Collecting

Are you acquiring the right data? Do you have appropriate consent?

Your Challenge

Do you need help...

OUR SOLUTIONS

Consent / Contracting strategy

Client Success

Client: IQVIA

Situation: Needed to ensure the primary market research process was fully compliant with internal policies and regulations such as GDPR. 

 

Planning

Are You Effectively Planning for Success?

Your Challenges

Do you need help...

OUR SOLUTION

Build privacy in by design

Client Success

Client: Nuance

Situation: Needed to enable AI-driven product innovation with a defensible governance program for the safe and responsible use
of voice-to-text data under Shrems II.

 

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