Dylan Hudson ’13: Lead Data Scientist at Enzoic

“My liberal arts education gave me the ability to choose how I want to think and the confidence to follow my own path.”

Major: Ancient Greek 

Lives in: Boulder, CO 

What work looks like: “I do data collection and research, write software to process and analyze the data, and report on the results. I'm basically always trying to learn something new or figure out how to make computers do the boring parts.” 

What he loves about it: “It's a tie between getting to collaborate with all kinds of people in many different fields and industries and getting to work with large data systems that can transform the ways we use and experience information.”   

What he gained from a liberal arts education: “The most important thing I learned was how to cultivate my own curiosity and broaden my awareness of different ways of thinking. Also, reading comprehension and writing have been indispensable in being able to learn and adapt quickly in professional settings, and to communicate effectively in a wide variety of scenarios—those have been the most impactful skills for my career advancement. My liberal arts education gave me the ability to choose how I want to think and the confidence to follow my own path. It's been integral to my ability to see the bigger picture, define my own professional and personal goals, and maintain excitement for continuous learning and growing.”