Christopher Morris
About Christopher Morris
Christopher Morris is a Senior Data Scientist at BigBear.ai, where he has worked since 2021. He has a diverse background in data science, physics, and cybersecurity, with previous roles at UC Santa Barbara, Jacobs, and Johns Hopkins University.
Work at BigBear.ai
Christopher Morris has been employed at BigBear.ai as a Senior Data Scientist since 2021. In this role, he applies his expertise in data science to develop advanced analytical solutions. His work involves leveraging data to enhance decision-making processes within the organization. Morris's contributions are integral to the company's mission of providing data-driven insights and solutions.
Education and Expertise
Christopher Morris holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Physics from the University of California, Santa Barbara, where he studied from 2005 to 2011. He also earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Engineering Physics from Cornell University, completing his studies there from 2001 to 2005. His educational background provides a strong foundation in both theoretical and applied physics, which he has transitioned into data science and cybersecurity.
Background
Prior to his current role, Christopher Morris gained extensive experience in various research and data science positions. He worked as a Graduate Student Researcher at UC Santa Barbara for six years, followed by a postdoctoral fellowship at Johns Hopkins University for four years. He also served as a Senior Principal Data Scientist at Jacobs for six years, where he developed significant data science capabilities.
Achievements
Christopher Morris has led several notable projects throughout his career. He developed computer vision algorithms for satellite and terrestrial imagery, focusing on object detection and scene classification. He also created a PySpark-based data pipeline for visualizing vessel position track data using the Palantir Foundry platform. Additionally, he successfully led a team that won a competition for cyber capabilities to detect polymorphic malware for the US Cyber Command Dreamport.