Rob Schaefer
About Rob Schaefer
Rob Schaefer is a Flight Test Senior Data Scientist at Boom Supersonic, with a strong background in agricultural and equine genetics. He founded Linkage Analytics and has held various roles in data science and engineering, contributing to advancements in both fields.
Work at Boom Supersonic
Rob Schaefer currently serves as a Flight Test Senior Data Scientist at Boom Supersonic, a position he has held since 2023 in Denver, Colorado. In this role, he applies his expertise in data science to support flight testing initiatives. Prior to this, he worked as a Flight Test Engineer from 2021 to 2023 and as a Software Engineer from 2020 to 2021 at the same company. His experience at Boom Supersonic encompasses various aspects of flight testing and software development.
Education and Expertise
Rob Schaefer holds a PhD in Biomedical Informatics and Computational Biology from the University of Minnesota, which he completed from 2010 to 2015. He also has a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from the same institution, earned between 2006 and 2010. His academic background is complemented by a USDA postdoctoral fellowship in horse genetics, where he contributed to advancements in equine genetic research. His education reflects a strong foundation in both agricultural and computational genetics.
Background in Data Science
Rob Schaefer founded Linkage Analytics, a company that specializes in data analytics solutions. He has been working as a Freelance Data Scientist at Linkage Analytics since 2018. His role involves leveraging data analytics to provide insights and solutions across various projects. This experience enhances his capabilities in data-driven decision-making and analysis.
Professional Experience at University of Minnesota
Rob Schaefer has held multiple positions at the University of Minnesota, including USDA NIFA AFRI Postdoctoral Fellow from 2016 to 2018 and Postdoctoral Associate from 2018 to 2020. During his tenure, he focused on research in agricultural genetics and contributed to various academic projects. His work at the university provided him with a robust research background and experience in scientific inquiry.