Nathanial Hendler
About Nathanial Hendler
Nathanial Hendler is a Senior Machine Learning Engineer with extensive experience in research and software development. He has worked at various institutions, including the University of Arizona and FlightAware, and holds a PhD in Planetary Astronomy and Science.
Work at FlightAware
Nathanial Hendler serves as a Senior Machine Learning Engineer at FlightAware, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he applies his expertise in machine learning to enhance the company's aviation data services. His work focuses on developing algorithms and models that improve flight tracking and predictive analytics.
Current Position as Postdoctoral Researcher
In addition to his role at FlightAware, Nathanial Hendler is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the University of Arizona, where he has been employed since 2020. His research contributions are centered on planetary astronomy and science, building on his extensive academic background and previous research experiences.
Previous Experience at University of Arizona
Nathanial Hendler worked at the University of Arizona as a Graduate Research Assistant from 2015 to 2020. During this five-year tenure, he engaged in various research projects related to geological and earth sciences, contributing to the academic community and gaining valuable experience in scientific research methodologies.
Educational Background
Nathanial Hendler's educational journey includes an Associate's Degree in Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology from Pima Community College, completed between 2010 and 2012. He then pursued a Bachelor's Degree in Geological and Earth Sciences at the University of Arizona from 2012 to 2015, followed by a PhD in Planetary Astronomy and Science at the same institution from 2015 to 2020.
Career History and Roles
Nathanial Hendler has held various positions throughout his career. He worked as a Senior Software Developer at Petfinder from 2002 to 2006 and later as a Programmer at Sony Online Entertainment from 2009 to 2010. He also served as an LSST Data Science Fellow at the Large Synoptic Survey Telescope from 2017 to 2019 and participated in the NSF Research Experience for Undergraduates at Northern Arizona University in 2014.