Nicole Jones is the Director of Advanced Analytics R&D for JMP Statistical Discovery LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of SAS that creates interactive and highly visual statistical discovery software designed for scientists and engineers.

Nicole leads a team of analytical experts that are responsible for testing and documenting the statistical features of JMP. With a focus on these statistical features, the team tests the numerical accuracy of algorithms and creates content that describes JMP platforms and how to use them. Nicole and her team work closely with developers to ensure that quality tools that are properly documented are delivered to customers. Nicole earned a BS in Applied Mathematics from Norfolk State University and an MS in Statistics and Operations Research from North Carolina State University. She has close to 20 years of experience in managing her team.

In her free time, Nicole enjoys spending quality time with her family and close friends.