Aoife D’Arcy wins “STEM Mentor of the Year” Award at the Women in STEM Awards 2024
On the 24th of October 2024, as the evening was filled with inspiration, recognition, and celebration of women’s achievements in the STEM fields, Aoife D’Arcy emerged as a beacon of mentorship and leadership. At the prestigious Women in STEM Awards 2024, held on October 24th at the Round Room at the Mansion House in Dublin, our CEO and Co-founder, Aoife D’Arcy was honoured with the “Mentor of the Year Award”. This accolade marks a significant acknowledgment of her tireless work in promoting excellence in education.
The Women in STEM Summit & Awards is a cornerstone event in Ireland, designed to celebrate the remarkable achievements of women across science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. By recognising trailblazers who continue to push boundaries and redefine what is possible, the event highlights the essential role women play in advancing innovation and excellence in STEM.
Aoife D’Arcy’s win as Mentor of the Year is not just a personal triumph but a testament to her profound impact on the STEM community. With over 20 years of expertise in data science, machine learning, and artificial intelligence, Aoife has established herself as both an industry leader and an advocate for the growth of education. Her extensive experience in training, mentoring, and guiding professionals has reinforced her reputation as someone who goes beyond imparting knowledge.
This dedication was recognised even beyond her victory in the mentoring category as Aoife was also a nominee for the “Women in STEM – Maths” Award, underscoring her versatile contributions to STEM fields.
Aoife’s professional journey began with a commitment to developing data-driven solutions that create tangible business impact. This passion led her to found Krisolis in 2009, a consultancy that blends data science training, mentorship, and strategic guidance to empower organisations to cultivate world-class AI and machine learning teams. Through Krisolis, she has enabled numerous businesses to build internal capabilities that not only enhance their performance but foster a culture of continuous learning and innovation within the professional setting.
In addition to her entrepreneurial accomplishments, Aoife co-authored “Fundamentals of Machine Learning for Predictive Data Analytics: Algorithms, Worked Examples & Case Studies”, a highly respected textbook published by MIT Press. Now in its second edition and translated into multiple languages, this book has reached over 30,000 readers globally, further demonstrating Aoife’s commitment to making complex concepts accessible to learners worldwide.
Congratulations once again to Aoife D’Arcy on this well-deserved recognition! Here’s to many more milestones and to her inspiring example, which motivates so many to aim higher and reach further.
