Abstract: Using machine learning to predict performance of an individual in a role based on characteristics of the individual. In one example embodiment, a method for using machine learning to predict performance of an individual in a role based on characteristics of the individual may include identifying the role, identifying the individual, identifying a target performance metric for the role, identifying the characteristics of the individual, and applying a machine learning classifier to generate a prediction of the individual achieving the target performance metric in the role. In this example embodiment, the machine learning classifier may base the prediction on the characteristics of the individual.