Damon Bayer
Senior Data Scientist, Center For Forecasting And Outbreak Analytics
Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States
Summary
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Top SchoolDamon Bayer is a senior data scientist with a decade of experience combining rigorous statistical research and production forecasting across public health, startups, and government. Currently leading CDC's PyRenew library and routine respiratory virus forecasts, he translates Bayesian models and cloud-based simulations into operationally actionable insights presented to top leadership. His PhD work produced published COVID-19 forecasting models and public dashboards that informed state policy, and he has a track record in diabetes tech—contributing insulin models and iOS features to the prominent LoopKit open-source project. Damon mentors peers through structured upskilling programs and brings uncommon cross-domain fluency spanning infectious disease, synthetic biology simulations, and product analytics.
10 years of coding experience
7 years of employment as a software developer
Master of Science - MS, Mathematics and Statistics, Master of Science - MS, Mathematics and Statistics at South Dakota State UniversityUniversity of California, Irvine
English, Spanish
Github Skills (7)
swift10
ios10
loops10
codable9
healthkit9
ui-design7
user-interface7
Programming languages (13)
Github contributions (5)
LoopKit/LoopKit
Jan 2022 - Jun 2022
A set of iOS tools for building closed-loop insulin delivery apps
Role in this project:
Mobile Developer (iOS)
Mobile Developer (iOS)Contributions:5 commits, 4 PRs, 6 comments in 4 months
Contributions summary:Damon contributed significantly to the LoopKit project by adding support for various insulin types, including Lyumjev and Afrezza. Their work involved modifying the InsulinKit to include new insulin types, updating the UI to reflect these additions, and integrating the new insulin models within the overall system. Furthermore, the user made improvements to existing insulin models, suggesting a focus on refining the accuracy and functionality of the insulin delivery system.
ios
damonbayer/stemr_oc
Oct 2020 - Oct 2025
Contributions:17 pushes, 1 branch, 4 issues in 5 years 1 month
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