John Holland
Lead Data Scientist
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
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Top SchoolJohn Holland is a Lead Data Scientist with 11 years of experience bridging research-grade science and production software engineering, currently leading a team at Brown University's Center for Computation and Visualization. With a PhD in physics and a background in IT and management consulting, he combines rigorous data analysis, interpretable AI, and earth-observation work with practical project and strategic planning skills. He has been the technical architect for automated empirical research systems that generate and test scientific hypotheses, and has built government-facing data portals emphasizing traceability and reproducibility. His consulting experience includes leading cloud modernization, regulatory reporting, and automated testing programs for financial institutions, bringing strong governance and process design to technical delivery. Based in Cambridge, MA, he mentors engineers in professional software practices and favors solutions that make complex models auditable and operational. A useful but less obvious strength is his ability to translate between domain experts and engineering teams, gained from years managing cross-functional programs and hands-on research.
11 years of coding experience
2 years of employment as a software developer
Fellow, Climate Change, Fellow, Climate Change at Terra.doBacup and Rawtenstall Grammar SchoolDoctor of Natural Sciences - Dr. rer. nat. (equivalent to PhD), Physics, Doctor of Natural Sciences - Dr. rer. nat. (equivalent to PhD), Physics at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität MünchenMaster of Physics - MPhys, Physics and Astronomy, First class honours, Master of Physics - MPhys, Physics and Astronomy, First class honours at Durham University
English, German
Github Skills (68)
python10
homebrew10
alpha9
electrophysiology9
sitemap9
machine-learning9
pa11y9
yaml8
neuron-simulator8
simulation-modeling8
testing8
computational-neuroscience8
singing8
packaging8
gamma8
Programming languages (15)
Github contributions (5)
brown-ccv/how-to-pr
Oct 2022 - Mar 2025
Demonstration repository for the CCV Bootcamp Workshop 2023: Coding + Collaboration using Git, GitHub and Pull Requests
Contributions:4 releases, 19 reviews, 33 PRs in 2 years 4 months
AutoResearch/autora-workflow
Apr 2023 - Dec 2023
Tools for running studies using AutoRA
Contributions:16 releases, 5 reviews, 37 PRs in 7 months
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