William Thyer
About William Thyer
William Thyer is a data scientist with a strong academic background in psychology and neuroscience. He has experience in developing machine learning systems for healthcare and conducting research on human memory and attention.
Current Role at Cohere Health
William Thyer has been employed as a Data Scientist at Cohere Health since 2023. He works in Chicago, Illinois, focusing on utilizing data science to enhance healthcare solutions. His role involves analyzing complex datasets to improve patient outcomes and streamline healthcare processes.
Education and Expertise
William Thyer earned a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Integrative Neuroscience and Psychology from the University of Chicago, where he studied from 2018 to 2023. He also holds a Master of Arts (MA) in the same field from the same institution, completed in 2021. His academic foundation includes a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Psychology and Statistics from Florida State University, obtained from 2014 to 2018.
Professional Experience at Intuitive Surgical
In 2022, William Thyer worked as a Data Scientist at Intuitive Surgical for three months in Atlanta, Georgia. During his tenure, he developed machine learning-based systems designed to provide real-time feedback to surgeons during robotic surgeries, contributing to advancements in surgical technology.
Research Background in Neuroscience
From 2018 to 2023, William Thyer conducted academic research in the Awh/Vogel Lab, focusing on human memory and attention. His research contributed to the understanding of cognitive processes and involved developing open-source data analysis software tailored for psychology and neuroscience research.
Internship Experience at Spark Neuro
William Thyer completed an internship at Spark Neuro, where he worked as a Data Scientist in 2021 for six months. His responsibilities included creating machine learning tools and data visualizations aimed at detecting and monitoring human neurological disorders, enhancing the capabilities of neurotechnology.