David Jacobson (he/him)

David Jacobson is the Data & Engineering Manager for the Data Science Institute Core Facility team. David specializes in leading machine learning and data science teams to develop practical solutions to complex real-world problems. His work is focused on data science projects for social good, especially related to climate, agriculture, human rights, and global health.

Prior to joining DSI, David has led data science teams in biotech, academia, and software technology, most recently at Meliora Therapeutics, an AI startup for small-molecule cancer drug development, and for the Colorado School of Public Health COVID-19 Modeling Group, where his team developed novel approaches to modeling the spread of COVID-19 and the impact of government policy. He holds a BA in Mathematics from Amherst College.