Julian Smith

Data Scientist

Seattle, Washington, United States

About

Julian founded and works at CloudSmiths where he uses data science and machine learning to solve novel problems. He draws from 10 years of research experience in physics, neuroscience, and psychology. He has applied his expertise at SipScience, in his work with Concentric Sky, and to the creation of award-winning flooring designs with Fractals Research LLC in collaboration with 13&9 Design and the Mohawk Group. Julian maintains the youthful meaning of his name. He is an adventurer, traveler, and creator. He regularly climbs mountains so that he can ski down them, has hitchhiked through over 25 countries, and is always playfully investigating. Julian is an alumnus of Washington State University for his undergraduate degree and University of Oregon for his doctorate degree in physics

Experience

  • Independent Data Scientist at CloudSmiths LLC
    Jan 2021 - Present · 5 yrs 6 mos

  • SipScience (2 yrs 3 mos)
    • VP, Data Science and Engineering
      Jan 2021 - Aug 2022 · 1 yr 8 mos

    • VP, Data Science and Engineering
      Sep 2020 - Jan 2021 · 5 mos

    • Director, Data Science
      Jun 2020 - Sep 2020 · 4 mos

  • Consultant at FRACTALS RESEARCH, LLC
    Oct 2015 - Jun 2020 · 4 yrs 9 mos

    Worked in collaboration with 13&9 Design and the Mohawk Group to create award winning flooring designs. https://www.mohawkgroup.com/carpet/collections/relaxing-floors Performed forgery analysis of potential Jackson Pollock paintings.

  • Doctoral Researcher at University of Oregon
    Sep 2013 - Jun 2020 · 6 yrs 10 mos

  • University of Colorado Boulder (11 mos)
    • Researcher
      Oct 2012 - Aug 2013 · 11 mos

    • Tutor
      Oct 2012 - Apr 2013 · 7 mos