James Campbell
Senior Data Scientist, USG

James Campbell is a senior data scientist and researcher at the Laboratory for Analytical Sciences (LAS), a collaborative public-private research and development organization housed at NC State University. His current work focuses on measuring and enhancing analytic quality by weaving together traditional, human-centric analytic processes with predictive, model-driven analytic tools. He is one of the core contributors to the Great Expectations project. James has worked in government for more than a decade, leading significant data science tradecraft development efforts. He has managed multiple data science teams tackling a wide range of topics, including counterterrorism and information operations. His prior analytical experience includes strategic cyberthreat intelligence research and economic analysis for litigation. James holds a bachelor’s degree in math and philosophy from Yale and a master’s degree in security studies from Georgetown. James lives in Cary, North Carolina, with his wife, two daughters, and dog. He speaks Russian, enjoys running and cycling, and designs mathematical sculpture.