Avery Pennington
About Avery Pennington
Avery Pennington is a Data Analysis Scientist specializing in Machine Vision at Diamond Light Source in Harwell, Oxfordshire. With a strong background in machine learning and image analysis, Avery integrates research into practical business solutions.
Work at Diamond Light Source
Avery Pennington has been employed at Diamond Light Source as a Data Analysis Scientist specializing in Machine Vision since 2019. This role is based in Harwell, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom. In this position, Pennington focuses on integrating machine learning and data science research into practical business solutions, contributing to advancements in data analysis within the organization.
Previous Experience at Geospatial Insight Limited
Prior to joining Diamond Light Source, Avery Pennington worked as a Machine Learning Engineer at Geospatial Insight Limited from 2018 to 2019. This role was based in Birmingham, United Kingdom, and lasted for 11 months. During this time, Pennington applied machine learning techniques to geospatial data, enhancing the company's analytical capabilities.
Education and Expertise
Avery Pennington holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Image Analysis from the University of Dundee, where studies were conducted from 2013 to 2018. Additionally, Pennington earned a Bachelor of Science with Honours (1st) in Physics, specializing in Astrophysics and Cosmology, from Lancaster University between 2010 and 2013. This educational background provides a strong foundation in data analysis and machine learning.
Research Experience at University of Dundee
At the University of Dundee, Avery Pennington served as a Researcher PhD Candidate from 2016 to 2019. This position involved conducting PhD research in collaboration with the James Hutton Institute and East Malling Research. The research focused on machine learning-driven image segmentation and measurement for bio-image analysis, contributing to the field of image analysis.
Technical Skills and Tools
Avery Pennington utilizes various technical tools and programming libraries in the field of machine learning and image analysis. Proficient in PyTorch, sklearn, and PyQT, Pennington develops software solutions that enhance machine learning applications, particularly in the context of image analysis.