Jonathan Whitmore

Following a postdoctoral position in astrophysics, Jonathan is a sought after speaker on computing and astronomy. He is excited by the application of machine learning and statistical techniques to industry problems and has developed novel data analysis techniques.

Jonathan has a diverse range of interests and is excited by the challenges and possibilities in the field of data science and engineering. He comes to SVDS after participating in the Insight Data Science Fellowship to prepare for transitioning from academic research into the tech industry. His Insight project was an art auction pricing prediction analysis. Before Insight, Dr. Whitmore completed an astrophysics postdoc at Swinburne University in Melbourne, Australia, where his research focused on trying to determine whether the physical constants of the universe have changed over cosmological times. This research sent him to world-class observatories to observe on the largest optical telescopes in existence. Further, he has a long-standing commitment to the public understanding of science and technology, most notably by his co-starring in the 3D IMAX film “Hidden Universe” which is currently playing in theatres around the world.

Jonathan received his PhD in physics from the University of California in San Diego, and graduated with a Bachelor of Science from Vanderbilt with a triple major in physics, philosophy, and mathematics.