Michael Sprayberry
About Michael Sprayberry
Michael Sprayberry is a Research Associate at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, specializing in machine learning, network science, and computer vision. He has a diverse engineering background with experience in the aerospace and automotive industries, and he holds multiple degrees, including a Ph.D. in Data Science.
Current Position at Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Michael Sprayberry has been working as a Research Associate at Oak Ridge National Laboratory since 2019. In this role, he focuses on researching the intersection of machine learning, network science, and computer vision. His current research emphasizes graph representational learning and graph neural networks, contributing to advancements in these fields.
Previous Experience in Engineering
Michael Sprayberry has a diverse engineering background with experience in various roles. He worked at Pratt & Whitney as a Manufacturing Engineer intern in 2014, followed by a position at GE Power as a Manufacturing Engineer from 2014 to 2016. He also served as a Manufacturing Engineer Supervisor and Production Engineer Process Development at JTEKT North America Corporation from 2016 to 2018. His experience spans both space studies and the automotive industry.
Educational Background
Michael Sprayberry holds multiple degrees in engineering and data science. He earned a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Maine from 2013 to 2016. He then pursued two Master's degrees, one in Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering from American Military University (2016-2018) and another in Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute (2016-2017). He is currently completing a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Data Science from Northcentral University, which he began in 2018.
Career in the US Navy
Before transitioning to engineering, Michael Sprayberry served in the US Navy as an IT Specialist for 20 years, from 1994 to 2014. His extensive military background provided him with a solid foundation in technology and systems, which he later applied to his engineering career.
Roles in Data Science and Machine Learning
Michael Sprayberry has experience in data science and machine learning, having worked as a Data Scientist and Machine Learning Engineer at BWX Technologies, Inc. from 2018 to 2019. His work in this area complements his ongoing research at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, where he applies machine learning techniques to solve complex problems.