Jonathan Holt
Research Data Scientist at RTI International
- Role
- Research Data Scientist at RTI International
- Location
- Durham, NC, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Jonathan Holt
I am a data scientist and educator dedicated to bridging the gap between high-level…
Experience
Research Data Scientist
Jun 2021 — Present · Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill, NC, US
Developed and implemented machine learning models and statistical analyses to address complex challenges for federal agencies (including EPA, NIH, DoD, NIJ), directly contributing to innovation in health, engineering, and social sciences and driving improvements in business operations- Evaluated the effectiveness of classical natural language processing compared to LLM-based approaches, resulting in the optimal model for AI-driven tools to streamline systematic literature reviews for the EPA- Spearheaded a project utilizing wearable sensor data to pre-detect illness, significantly improving stakeholder confidence in predictive health models, resulting in increased adoption of the pilot program. Developed data pipelines and anomaly detection algorithms to process heart rate and step-count data, with potential applications for proactive health monitoring- Built a software application for emergency preparedness using generative AI and stochastic modeling to simulate disaster scenarios, enhancing preparedness for chemical, biological, and radiological attacks- Led a project to estimate Census-level demographics using data mining, machine learning and synthetic populations, incorporating a Monte Carlo method for uncertainty quantification- Selected for the RTI Proposal Leader Academy, a competitive internal training program focused on developing skills in proposal development and project leadership- Authored 12 peer-reviewed articles and presented findings at scientific conferences, demonstrating a commitment to contributing to the broader scientific community.
Education
Duke University
Master of Science - MS
2015 — 2017
Duke University
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
2015 — 2021
University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
2008 — 2012
The New Teacher Project
License to teach
2012 — 2013
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