Summary
Nate Miller is a director-level leader blending 11 years of data science and marine research experience to drive global fisheries transparency and policy impact at Global Fishing Watch. With a Ph.D. in Zoology, he has transitioned from hands-on physiological experiments in Antarctica and California to developing algorithms and graph-based analyses that identify transshipment and illicit fishing at scale. He leads applied research, capacity development, and international partnerships, including contributing to the Joint Analytical Cell to translate analytics into enforcement and management insights. Nate pairs academic rigor and custom experimental hardware/software experience with practical data-science training (Galvanize), enabling him to bridge field biology, reproducible research, and operational analytics. Based in Sacramento, he is known for synchronizing multidisciplinary teams and turning complex vessel-tracking data into actionable outcomes for conservation and governance.
11 years of coding experience
7 years of employment as a software developer
Masters of Science in Data Science, Data Science, Masters of Science in Data Science, Data Science at Galvanize - San Francisco, SoMa
Bachelor of Science (BS), Biology/ Chemistry, Bachelor of Science (BS), Biology/ Chemistry at Linfield College
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Zoology/Ecology, Evolutionary Biology, and Behavior, Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Zoology/Ecology, Evolutionary Biology, and Behavior at Michigan State University
English, Spanish