Acting Senior Data Scientist

Andrew Dau

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Andrew Dau is the Acting Senior Data Scientist for USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS). He grew up on a farm in northwest Iowa and earned Bachelor of Arts degrees in Mathematics and Computer Science, along with a minor in Economics, from Simpson College. He later earned a Master's degree in Analytics with a focus on Data Science from the Georgia Institute of Technology.

Dau joined NASS as an intern in 2008 and began his full-time career in the Wisconsin Field Office in 2010. In 2013, he transferred to Washington, D.C., where he has served in a variety of roles within the Methodology Division. Throughout his career, he has contributed to initiatives focused on modernizing statistical programs, advancing data science capabilities, improving data visualization, and exploring innovative technologies to support agricultural statistics.

Last Modified: 10/13/2026