Erika J. Clemens

Erika J. Clemens is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in data engineering and analytics, currently serving as the Senior Director of Data Engineering at Meta since February 2021. In this role, Erika oversees projects related to video recommendations, creators and publishers, and modern recommendation systems utilizing AI and search technologies. Prior experience includes senior leadership roles at Nike, Philips, and Microsoft, where responsibilities spanned data analytics across various sectors, including footwear, apparel, and digital security. Erika's educational background features qualifications in machine learning and artificial intelligence from Sorbonne University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, along with an Executive MBA from the UW Foster School of Business and a foundational degree in Computer Science from Portland Community College.