Reginald Leonard

Background

About Reginald Leonard

An integral part of UVA's School of Data Science from its early days, I specialize in bridging the gap between students and the data science industry, expanding career opportunities through a network of alumni, employers, and professionals. My work includes orchestrating networking events in major cities like SF, Seattle, and NYC, facilitating vital industry connections. My career is marked by a penchant for shaping and nurturing initiatives from their inception. This includes co-creating platforms like LynchVegas, the Charlottesville Data Science Meetup, and Oenoverse, as well as playing a key role in launching the BlackTIDES community, and Charlottesville's Open Data Advisory Group. Clearly, I enjoy bringing structure and growth to emerging ideas and communities. Alongside my career, I've cultivated a passion for wine. I'm currently studying for my WSET Level 3, am building something called "Oenoverse" with friends, and am making wine with my buddy Lance Lemon. Additionally, I was named to the "VinePair 50" list in 2023, was dubbed "The Virginia Wine Hype Man," and have been featured in 8 national and international media pieces in the last year (including 2 in January of 2024). Catch me pouring and somming at Charleston Food & Wine this year. I'm always eager to connect over tech, culture, and wine, whether in person or virtually -)