Morgan Ziegenhorn
Research Associate In Data Science And Acoustic Ecology
Auburn, California, United States
Summary
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Top SchoolMorgan Ziegenhorn is a wildlife ecologist and data scientist with eight years of experience applying machine learning, Bayesian modeling, and spatial-temporal analysis to large-scale environmental datasets. Currently a Research Associate in Data Science and Acoustic Ecology, Morgan has led multi-institutional projects monitoring migratory birds and marine mammals, producing peer-reviewed publications and actionable insights for government and conservation partners. Skilled in Python, R, QGIS, and command-line workflows, they combine fieldwork—deploying and maintaining acoustic sensors across remote sites—with rigorous remote-sensing and bioacoustic analysis. Morgan is adept at translating complex technical results into clear visuals and reports for both scientific and non-technical audiences, helping funders and managers make evidence-based decisions. Recognized for community outreach and early-career research excellence, they bring a rare blend of hands-on field experience and advanced algorithm development to conservation challenges. An often-overlooked strength is their track record of coordinating logistics and procurement for Arctic field seasons, ensuring projects run smoothly in extreme conditions.
8 years of coding experience
1 year of employment as a software developer
Bachelor of Arts - BA Ecology Evolution and Organismal Biology, Bachelor of Arts - BA Ecology Evolution and Organismal Biology at University of California, BerkeleyUniversity of California, San Diego
Github Skills (15)
earth10
ecology10
machine-learning10
audio-processing10
triton10
music10
classification10
acoustics10
data-visualization8
graphical-user-interface8
monitoring7
audio7
deep-learning6
traits6
identifier6
Programming languages (2)
Github contributions (5)
MZiegenhorn/birdnet-discovery
Mar 2025 - Sep 2025
Contributions:6 pushes, 1 branch in 6 months
MZiegenhorn/Seatech
Apr 2023 - May 2023
Data and code for Seatech Projects
Contributions:13 pushes in 29 days
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