We’re introducing MonJa mentors, please welcome ​​Blake Ellison, Co-Founder of Data Consulting Group.

Blake is a Co-Founder of Data Consulting Group, a boutique consultancy specialized in solving data problems at large scale.

Formerly Director of Analytics Engineering at PlayStation, Blake is an expert in data analytics and software engineering. During his time at PlayStation, Blake frequently traveled to Tokyo to work in Japanese with Engineering and Product Planning colleagues. Blake’s work is found in the PlayStation 5, PlayStation Mobile App, PlayStation Portal, PS4, and PS Vita.

Blake started his career in Global Analytics at Rakuten Japan where he oversaw data for $100 million of business in 9 countries globally.

Blake holds a Masters in International Affairs from UC San Diego and a Bachelor of Arts from the prestigious Plan II program at The University of Texas at Austin.