John Edmiston
About John Edmiston
John Edmiston is a Senior Scientific Software Engineer at Cognitive Space, where he focuses on operations and scheduling problems. He has extensive experience in data science and engineering, having held various roles in organizations such as Iterative Scopes, MycoWorks, and Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory.
Current Role at Cognitive Space
John Edmiston serves as a Senior Scientific Software Engineer at Cognitive Space, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he focuses on operations and scheduling problems, mission planning, and tasking. His expertise in scientific computing allows him to effectively navigate and contribute to modern data landscapes.
Previous Experience in Data Science
Before joining Cognitive Space, Edmiston held several significant positions in data science. He worked as a Staff Data Scientist at Iterative Scopes for nine months in 2021-2022. Prior to that, he spent two years as a Senior Data Scientist at MycoWorks and seven months as a Staff Data Scientist at Store No. 8. His experience also includes a five-month tenure as a Senior Data Scientist at Proteus Digital Health, Inc.
Background in Mechanical Engineering
Edmiston has a strong academic background in mechanical engineering. He earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) from the University of Minnesota and a Master of Science (M.S.) from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He further advanced his studies by obtaining a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Mechanical Engineering from the University of California, Berkeley.
Experience in Research and Analysis
John Edmiston has extensive research experience, having worked at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory as a Mechanical/Structural Analyst for three years. He also served as a Data Scientist at Hinge Health for one year and as a Postdoctoral Fellow in Geomechanics at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory for two years. Additionally, he was a Lawrence Scholar at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory for three years.
Contributions to Solid Mechanics
Edmiston has uploaded several pieces of work related to solid mechanics in the media section of his professional summary. His contributions reflect his expertise and ongoing engagement with the field, particularly in the context of scientific computing and data analysis.