Bio:

Carl Hoover has led dozens of data science projects while working with the leading analytics firm Elder Research. His diverse experience includes work in security, counterintelligence, psychology, fraud, finance, insurance, pharmaceuticals, avionics, manufacturing, and robotics.  Most of his recent technical work involves triage and ranking models for human-centric prioritization tasks.  Over his decade of work with Elder, he’s played just about every role in the data science lifecycle including data wrangler, scientist, tech lead, project manager, business manager, executive, and even client.  As Chief Technology Officer, Carl leads long-term technical strategy, manages an R&D portfolio and oversees a technical advisory committee focused on cutting-edge data science research and practice.  Carl is a contractor with the University of Missouri College of Engineering where he teaches graduate-level courses for NGA’s Program of Study in Data Science.  Dr. Hoover earned M.S. and Ph.D. degrees from Clarkson University and a B.S. degree from the University of Virginia in Mechanical Engineering.