Dillon Gardner
About Dillon Gardner
Dillon Gardner serves as the Head of Data Science at Apollo Agriculture, where he has worked since 2017. He holds a PhD in Physics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and has experience in data science roles at EnerNOC and nToggle, Inc.
Work at Apollo Agriculture
Dillon Gardner serves as the Head of Data Science at Apollo Agriculture since 2017. In this role, he leads data science initiatives aimed at improving financial services for farmers in developing regions. His work involves utilizing remote sensing technology to enhance the effectiveness of these services, contributing to the organization's mission of supporting agricultural development.
Education and Expertise
Dillon Gardner holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Physics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), where he studied from 2009 to 2015. Prior to that, he earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Physics from Boston College, completing his studies from 2004 to 2008. His strong academic background in physics underpins his expertise in data science and analytics.
Background
Dillon Gardner has a diverse professional background in data science. He began his career at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) as a PhD student from 2008 to 2015 and later worked as a Graduate Teaching Assistant for four months in 2012. He transitioned to industry roles, serving as a Data Scientist at EnerNOC from 2015 to 2016 and at nToggle, Inc from 2016 to 2017, before joining Apollo Agriculture.
Professional Experience
Dillon Gardner has accumulated significant experience in data science roles across various organizations. After his tenure at MIT, he worked for one year at EnerNOC, followed by another year at nToggle, Inc. His cumulative experience in these roles has equipped him with the skills necessary to lead data-driven projects in his current position at Apollo Agriculture.