Darelle Thornton
About Darelle Thornton
Darelle Thornton is a Data Engineer currently employed at Notion and the Australian Government Department of Agriculture and Water Resources. With a background in polymer science and artificial intelligence, Thornton has contributed to various environmental and technological initiatives.
Work at Notion
Darelle Thornton has been employed as a Data Engineer at Notion since 2022. This role is conducted remotely from the United States. In this position, Thornton focuses on data management and engineering tasks that support the company's operational goals.
Current Roles and Responsibilities
In addition to his role at Notion, Thornton serves as a Conservationist at the Australian Government Department of Agriculture and Water Resources since 2024. He also holds positions as a Transportation Advisory Council Member at the Ohio Department of Transportation and a Climate Advisory Council Member at the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, both roles starting in 2023 and 2022 respectively.
Education and Expertise
Thornton is pursuing a Bachelor's degree in International Economics at Berea College, with studies spanning from 2024 to 2028. He completed his high school education at Firestone High School from 2020 to 2024. His academic background supports his expertise in data engineering and environmental conservation.
Background in Research and Development
Thornton has a background in research, having worked as a Polymer Researcher at the School of Polymer Science and Polymer Engineering at The University of Akron in 2022. He also interned at the American Chemical Society as a Polymer Research Intern in 2023. His research includes pioneering CRISPR methods for coral species and developing AI models for predicting biological shifts.
Leadership and Community Engagement
Thornton was a member of Leadership Akron's JLA Class 36 from 2022 to 2023. He has actively collaborated with community officials to implement an early warning system for coral bleaching in Ningaloo Reef, demonstrating his commitment to environmental issues and community service.