Joseph Lavicka is a data scientist at the U.S. Department of State, with prior experience as a lead analyst at Technomics, Inc., where efforts focused on automating the Total Army Readiness Report. Previous roles include conflict data analyst at Tuvli, supporting the Bureau of Conflict and Stabilization Operations, and election data fellow at Decision Desk HQ, where election and socioeconomic data were analyzed. Joseph's experience in the intelligence community stems from an internship at UMD Applied Research Lab, alongside research assistant positions at American University. Educational credentials include a Master of Arts in Political Methodology from American University, a Master of Arts in Comparative Politics from New York University, and a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Politics from Ithaca College.