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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Kerry Halladay

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.

Operations

Big Data

Kerry Halladay

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.

Machine Learning

Editors' Picks

Kerry Halladay

Updated on March 15, 2023

The Challenges (and Opportunities) of Data Science in Finance

Navigating regulation, fraud risk and sensitive data.

Financial Modeling

Fintech

Finance

Kerry Halladay

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.

Blockchain

Gaming

Kerry Halladay

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.

Greentech