Women in Data Science Puget Sound 2026 Conference

Alisha Gala is a Senior Data Scientist at Microsoft with over eight years of experience across software engineering, applied data science, and AI-driven experimentation. Her work focuses on driving engagement and growth across Windows through metric design, large-scale experimentation, personalization and recommendation systems, and cohort-based behavioral analysis. Alisha partners closely with product and engineering teams to translate complex data into clear, decision-ready insights. She is a frequent speaker in technical and cross-functional forums, known for turning analysis into narratives that directly inform product strategy.