Ned Pope is a fifth-generation Floridian with a decade of experience working at the apex of civics, technology, and music. In his current role as a Tech Program Manager with global data science leader Nielsen he is serving as the Project Lead on the Nielsen.com Global Update. The Global Update Project is transitioning 215 web properties from multiple CMS platforms to industry-standard WordPress VIP in 2019. Prior to joining Nielsen, Pope served as the President of Florida-based innovation organization specializing in social entrepreneurship. He also spent several years in the public sector directing civic innovation and economic relief programs for the State of Florida CFO, Fannie Mae, and the State of Oregon among others. As a singer/songwriter/MC he has performed multiple band and solo projects and has recently performed as a vocalist with artist collective New Mutiny. Ned is a graduate of Georgia Southern University, BS Print/Publishing Management and The Florida State University, MS in Interactive Technology. He lives in Tampa with his wife and two children.