July 22, 2025 – Introducing Ignite Labs Data Subject Matter Expert, Kate O’Connor!
Kate joined Ignite in 2024 as a Data Analyst supporting the Crowd-Sourced Flight Data initiative at Eglin Air Force Base, where she works alongside a cross-functional team within the 350th Spectrum Warfare Wing. Kate’s mission: to help transform operational data into actionable insights that accelerate decision-making and directly support the warfighter.
Kate brings a strong academic background to the role, holding a Master of Arts in Mathematics from Rice University and a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from the College of New Jersey.
Prior to joining Ignite, Kate was a Data Scientist at Los Alamos National Laboratory in New Mexico. She used statistical analyses to drive process improvements in transuranic waster container management.
When asked about Ignite Labs, Kate stated, “I am amazed at how Ignite has brought together so many highly skilled individuals motivated by challenging problems. I am proud to be a part of such a talented team, and I look forward to seeing the innovative solutions developed by Ignite Labs!”
Welcome to the Ignite Labs team, Kate!