Sam Smedinghoff
About Sam Smedinghoff
Sam Smedinghoff is a Senior Data Scientist specializing in engineering and data science, with a focus on improving telemedicine and diagnostic testing through artificial intelligence. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics from Williams College and a Master of Science in Applied Mathematics and Scientific Computing from the University of Maryland.
Work at Audere
Sam Smedinghoff has held multiple roles at Audere, a health technology organization. He began as a Freelance Software Tester in 2019 for two months, followed by a position as a Quality Assurance Engineer for three months later that year. He then transitioned to a Data Scientist role from 2019 to 2022, where he contributed to various projects. In 2022, he took on a Data Scientist position for one year before advancing to Senior Data Scientist in 2023. His work at Audere has focused on applying data science to improve health outcomes through technology.
Education and Expertise
Sam Smedinghoff earned a Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics from Williams College, where he studied from 2002 to 2006. He furthered his education at the University of Maryland, obtaining a Master of Science in Applied Mathematics and Scientific Computing from 2006 to 2009. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in data science and engineering, particularly in health-related applications.
Research Contributions
Sam Smedinghoff has participated in significant research initiatives focused on health technology. He contributed to a study aimed at improving telemedicine for HIV PrEP/PEP delivery using artificial intelligence. Additionally, he was involved in research concerning the interpretation of HIV self-testing results through AI. His work also includes research on malaria rapid diagnostic test (RDT) interpretation accuracy in Nigeria and user perceptions of a smartphone-based malaria RDT aid in Kenya.
Teaching Experience
Before his career in data science, Sam Smedinghoff gained teaching experience as a Math Teacher at Emerson Preparatory School in Washington, DC, for nine months in 2009. He later served as a Math and Computer Science Teacher at Hanover High School in Hanover, New Hampshire, from 2016 to 2018 for two years. His teaching roles reflect his strong background in mathematics and education.
Projects and Initiatives
Throughout his career, Sam Smedinghoff has been involved in various projects aimed at enhancing health diagnostics. He worked on a feasibility study for a smartphone app designed to aid malaria RDT implementation in Kenya. Additionally, he participated in research assessing the accuracy of an at-home influenza rapid diagnostic test. These projects highlight his commitment to leveraging technology for improved health outcomes.