Summary
Joshua Starmer is a founder, educator, and creative technologist with nine years of experience building educational products that demystify data science, machine learning, and statistics through his popular StatQuest videos. Trained as a PhD biomathematician and former UNC assistant professor, he blends rigorous computational biology research with hands-on software and startup experience, including co-founding SeqQuest and leading software development. He has translated technical expertise into engaging multimedia—writing commissioned music for dance companies and licensing pieces for film and commercials—demonstrating a rare fusion of analytic and artistic skills. Joshua’s work spans mobile web, augmented reality, and AI/ML integration, and he has taught AI broadly as Lead AI Educator at Lightning AI. Based in Carrboro, NC, he also contributes to STEM advancement through nonprofit board service, reflecting a commitment to education beyond his own channels.
9 years of coding experience
6 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor of Arts (BA) Religion/Theology, Bachelor of Arts (BA) Religion/Theology at Pepperdine University
Mobile Web Application Nanodegree Grow With Google Mobile Web Application Development, Mobile Web Application Nanodegree Grow With Google Mobile Web Application Development at Udacity
Python and Java, Python and Java at LaunchCode
Cleveland Chiropractic College