Ryan Morton

About Ryan Morton

Modernized and replaced over 30 independent systems into 3 cloud-based, microservice architectures. 3 enterprise solutions for USDA, 4 statewide analytics platforms, and 7 bespoke data visualization packages shipped. 10K+ predictive models programmatically fit, tested, and deployed across multiple domains at scale.\' GroundPulse — monitors ground displacement across pipelines, bridges, and dams using free NASA/ESA satellite data. Millimeter precision, updated every 6–12 days. A screening layer that shows engineers where to focus inspections and field resources. Crop estimation and tracking — satellite-based crop analysis for agricultural programs. Meeting intelligence — LLM-agent powered meeting capture and analysis. Valuable data and intelligence exists but the people who need it most can\'t access it without expensive consultants or specialized expertise. We build the products that close that gap.12 years shipping geospatial, AI/ML, and BI products for federal and enterprise clients. Full stack: satellite data pipelines, PostGIS spatial databases, machine learning models, and the web apps that put results in front of decision makers. Based in Missoula, Montana. SBA 8(a) certified.Open to conversations about earth observation, infrastructure monitoring,agricultural analytics, or AI-powered workflows.

Experience

1. President and Principal Data Scientist Engineer

   Morton Analytics Llc

   Feb 2014 — Present · Missoula County, MT, US

   Building AI, geospatial, and business intelligence products for federal andenterprise clients. SBA 8(a) certified.Current products: GroundPulse — satellite-based displacement monitoring for pipelines, bridges, and dams. Transforms free NASA/ESA data (OPERA DISP) into asset-level risk scores, alerts, and regulatory-ready reports. Crop estimation and tracking — satellite-based crop analysis for agricultural programs. Meeting intelligence — LLM-agent powered meeting capture and analysis.Key delivery: 3 enterprise geospatial systems for USDA (crop analysis, survey processing, agricultural business survey architecture) 4 statewide analytics platforms Modernized 30+ independent systems into 3 cloud-based microservice architectures 10K+ predictive models fit, tested, and deployed at scale 7 bespoke data visualization packages (D3.js, R Shiny) 12 semesters guiding 100+ University of Montana students on real-world data projectsFull stack: satellite data pipelines, PostGIS spatial databases, ML models,and web applications. Open-source-first — R, Python, Rust, D3.js.

Education

• University of Montana

  Bachelor's degree, Economics

Skills

• Analysis
• Public Policy
• Analytics
• Strategic Planning
• Public Speaking
• Policy Analysis
• Policy
• Government
• Research
• Project Management
• Microsoft Office
• Key Performance Indicators
• Predictive Modeling
• Performance Dashboards
• Statistics
• Databases
• Microsoft Excel
• Economic Development
• Consulting
• Data Analysis
• Legislative Relations
• Program Management
• R
• Sql
• Economics
• Forecasting
• Quantitative Analytics
• Predictive Analytics
• Mathematical Modeling
• Logistic Regression
• Financial Analysis
• Politics
• Program Evaluation
• Econometrics
• Management Consulting
• Political Campaigns
• Project Planning
• Economic Research
• Community Outreach
• D3.js