John Adams
About John Adams
John Adams serves as the Director of Data Science and Principal Data Scientist at Gray Matter Analytics, where he has worked since 2019. He has extensive experience in healthcare data science, having held various roles in organizations such as Baylor Health Care System and Centene Corporation.
Current Role at Gray Matter Analytics
John Adams serves as the Director of Data Science and Principal Data Scientist at Gray Matter Analytics. He has held this position since 2019, contributing to the Greater Chicago Area. In this role, he oversees a team of six data scientists, focusing on the standardization of training and deployment of machine learning products. His leadership promotes a structured approach to data science initiatives within the organization.
Previous Experience in Healthcare Data Science
Before joining Gray Matter Analytics, John Adams worked in various roles within the healthcare sector. He was a Healthcare Data Scientist at the American Hospital Association for seven months in 2017. Prior to that, he held multiple positions at Centene Corporation, including Epidemiology and Informatics Statistician from 2013 to 2016 and Data Scientist at the Envolve Innovation Lab for nine months in 2016. His experience spans over a decade in healthcare analytics.
Education and Expertise in Public Health
John Adams earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Microbiology from The University of Texas at Austin. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Public Health (MPH) with a focus on Epidemiology from UNT Health Science Center. His academic background supports his expertise in leveraging health insurance data and advanced analytics within the healthcare domain.
Contributions to Data Science Practices
Throughout his career, John Adams has made significant contributions to data science practices, particularly in the healthcare field. He developed an abstraction layer to standardize feature creation from big data stores, which enhanced the efficiency of data processing. Additionally, he implemented a culture of test-driven machine learning engineering, promoting rigorous testing and validation of models.
Career Progression in Data Science
John Adams has progressed through various roles in data science since beginning his career. He worked as a Systems Analyst III at Baylor Health Care System from 2010 to 2013, followed by a position as a Health Services Researcher at the same organization. He later transitioned to Centene Corporation and then to Gray Matter Analytics, where he served as a Senior Data Scientist from 2017 to 2019 before his current role.