Meta Hirschl

About Meta Hirschl

I bridge the gap between high-level business strategy and ground-level technical execution. With an NYU MBA and 15+ years of experience driving tech transformation, I specialize in moving complex AI initiatives past the \"pilot\" phase into high-integrity, scaled deployment.My approach is rooted in building resilient data ecosystems that avoid \"Swiss cheese\" design, ensuring that every layer of defense and data integrity is audited and impactful. Most recently, I led Project Velocity, an AI-powered modernization initiative that earned the 2025 ECOS State Program Innovation Award for its rigor and scalability.I thrive in matrixed environments where I can act as a force multiplier for executive leadership. I am a builder, a strategist, and a published author committed to the ethical and secure deployment of emerging technologies.

Experience

1. Chief Data & Technology Steward

   New Mexico Environment Department

   Aug 2023 — Present · NM, US

   As the Chief Data & Technology Steward within the Office of the Secretary, my role is to advance our modernization and strategic alignment efforts across processes, systems, and data management practices. NMED is dedicated to investing in innovative processes, change management, and modernized systems to address today\'s challenges and build a foundation for future environmental and economic prosperity.This position transcends data and technology, requiring transformative leadership to cultivate a data-driven culture within the Department. NMED’s mission is deeply rooted in data, from safeguarding air, land, and water quality to fostering economic growth. Our initiative ensures access to data for informed decision-making, enabling NMED to serve New Mexicans more efficiently and effectively.

Education

• Deep Dive Coding School

  Completed, Web Design and Development

  2014 — 2014

• Freecodecamp

  HTML5 CSS3 JavaScript Databases DevTools Node.js Angular.js Agile

  2015

• New York University

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Management Information Systems, General

• Purdue University

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Food Science and Technology

• New York University

  MBA, Computer Information Systems

• freeCodeCamp

  Certificate in Full Stack Javascript Development, Computer Software Engineering

  2015 — 2015

Skills

• Agile Methodologies
• Management
• Web Content
• Visual Communication
• Php
• Cascading Style Sheets (Css)
• Social Networking
• Github
• Motivational Speaking
• Public Speaking
• Editing
• Web Analytics
• Programming
• Website Development
• Small Business
• Jquery
• Node.js
• Mysql
• Yoga
• Web Development
• Trello
• Html5
• Project Management
• Social Media
• Web Design
• Javascript
• Html 5
• Writing
• Css