Kerry Halladay

Staff Reporter at Built In

Expertise: Tech journalism

Education: California State University, Chico

Kerry Halladay is a former Built In staff reporter covering data science, artificial intelligence and analytics. Prior to joining Built In, Halladay was managing editor at Western Livestock Journal. Halladay has also worked as a communications manager and coordinator for the Texas Water Resources Institute and Texas A&M AgriLife. Halladay has a bachelor of arts in philosophy, communication and media studies from California State University, Chico.

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Updated on November 11, 2025

Data Privacy Laws Every Company Should Know

Here’s a breakdown of U.S. privacy laws already on the books, and the ones working their way through state legislatures.

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Updated on July 14, 2025

How Do Phones Identify Potential Spam Calls?

Spam or safe? Thanks to machine learning, your phone’s getting better at screening calls.

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Updated on March 15, 2023

The Challenges (and Opportunities) of Data Science in Finance

Navigating regulation, fraud risk and sensitive data.

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Updated on April 22, 2024

19 Top Blockchain Games to Know

From arcade-style fighting to RPGs, these are the blockchain games to check out.

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Updated on April 30, 2025

Greenwashing: What It Is and How to Avoid It

Greenwashing is the practice of promoting products or processes as sustainable when they offer few, if any, environmental benefits. Take a look at some examples of greenwashing, common signs to spot it and tips companies can use to avoid greenwashing.

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Kerry Halladay Kerry Halladay
Updated on March 15, 2023

How Data Scientists Can Tap Into the Hidden Job Market

Not all jobs are posted publicly. Here’s how to find them.

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Updated on March 15, 2023

Data Scientists: Don’t Let Career Growth Keep You From Coding

You don't have to let go of the hands-on work you love.

Kerry Halladay Kerry Halladay
Updated on August 20, 2025

14 Conferences for Data Science Professionals (in Person and Virtual)

Whether you're looking to network or learn new skills, there’s something for everyone at these conferences.

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Updated on August 20, 2025

The 16 Best Data Visualization Tools

A chart can say more than a thousand words.

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Kerry Halladay Kerry Halladay
Updated on March 15, 2023

What Does a QA Analyst Do?

It’s much more than just running tests.

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Updated on March 15, 2023

Build Your Software Architecture Right. Here’s How.

Don’t hamper developers with a system that’s impossible to adapt.

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Updated on March 15, 2023

Get Your Infrastructure Ready for Real-Time Analytics

Learn how these four companies did it.