Brody Heffner has extensive experience in advanced analytics, data science, and engineering, currently serving as a Leader in Advanced Analytics at Blue Cross NC since May 2014. Brody's previous roles at Blue Cross NC include Manager and Team Lead in Data Science and Data Engineering, as well as Sr. Informatics Analyst and Informatics Analyst. Prior to joining Blue Cross NC, Brody worked as a Customer Analytics Consultant at Elicit, LLC, and held the position of Sr. Data Modeling Analyst at Southern Company. Additional experience includes consulting for the US EPA on emissions uncertainty and summer internships at Duke Energy Corporation focused on compliance monitoring and aquatic ecology research. Brody holds a Master’s degree in Analytics and a Bachelor’s degree in Statistics from North Carolina State University.