Data Science Project: MATLAB for the Real World

Brandon Armstrong is a Principal Online Content Developer at MathWorks. He earned a Ph.D. in physics from the University of California at Santa Barbara in 2010.

Matt Rich is a Senior Online Content Developer at MathWorks, where he specializes in creating educational materials related to MATLAB and its applications in engineering and data science. He holds both a PhD and an MS in Electrical Engineering from Iowa State University. His doctoral research focused on developing new methods for designing control systems over networks that experience communication interruptions due to random processes. His master's research involved system identification and robust control methods tailored for small unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) with uncertain physical parameters.

Isaac Bruss is a Senior Online Content Developer at MathWorks, specializing in creating online courses that utilize MATLAB for various applications in data science and computer vision. He has a strong academic background, having earned a Ph.D. in Polymer Science and Engineering from the University of Massachusetts Amherst in 2015. His research focused on the connections between geometry and physics within biological systems, particularly how the shape of bacteria affects their behavior.

Dr. Heather Gorr is a Senior Product Manager at MathWorks, where she leads initiatives in data science, artificial intelligence, and application deployment. She holds a Ph.D. in Materials Science Engineering from the University of Pittsburgh, along with both a Master's and Bachelor's degree in Physics from Penn State University. Since joining MathWorks in 2013, Heather has been instrumental in supporting MATLAB users across various domains, including mathematics and deep learning. Her prior experience as a Research Fellow involved machine learning applications for predicting fluid concentrations. In addition to her technical expertise, Heather is passionate about education and actively engages with the community through webinars and online courses, making complex concepts accessible to learners. Outside of her professional pursuits, she is also a talented musician, playing guitar and drums in several bands while studying Advanced Music Production at Berklee College of Music Online. Through her work at MathWorks and her commitment to continuous learning, Heather Gorr exemplifies the integration of technology and creativity in driving innovation in data science.

Adam Filion is a Senior Product Manager at MathWorks, where he plays a crucial role in prioritizing new development efforts in data science. With a strong foundation in aerospace engineering, holding both a BS and MS from Virginia Tech, Adam has spent six years directly collaborating with MathWorks customers to integrate data science with engineering solutions. His expertise encompasses a range of topics, including predictive modeling and machine learning, as evidenced by his involvement in developing online courses such as "Data Processing and Feature Engineering with MATLAB" and "Predictive Modeling and Machine Learning with MATLAB." Prior to his current role at MathWorks, Adam was deeply engaged in research focusing on nonlinear controls of spacecraft and periodic orbits in the three-body problem. His commitment to advancing educational resources in data science reflects his passion for empowering others with the skills needed to harness the power of data effectively.