Juli Hirt is currently pursuing a PhD at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, specializing in the application of stochastic modeling for information technology infrastructure. She holds a Master of Information Science and Technology with a concentration in data management and a Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics, where she focused on numerical analysis and game theory. With over nine years of industry experience as a data and analytics engineer, Juli combines her extensive practical knowledge with her academic expertise to explore innovative solutions in the field of data and technology.