Safiye Celik is an Associate Director of Data Science at Recursion with 12 years of industry experience spanning machine learning, software engineering, and leadership. She holds a PhD in Computer Science and Engineering from the University of Washington, and specializes in developing scalable AI models to industrialize drug discovery. At Recursion, she leads a team that drives the deployment and optimization of statistical models, transforming them into maps of biology that power Recursion OS. Safiye is passionate about fostering a data-driven, collaborative culture, empowering cross-functional teams to combine technical excellence with real-world applications—uncovering new insights to accelerate scientific progress and improve patients' lives.