Jacob Barkow
About Jacob Barkow
Jacob Barkow is a Senior Data Scientist at Luma Health, having transitioned from a Data Analyst role within the same company. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Florida and a Master's degree in Information and Data Science from UC Berkeley.
Work at Luma Health
Jacob Barkow currently serves as a Senior Data Scientist at Luma Health, a role he has held since 2024. Prior to this position, he worked as a Data Scientist from 2023 to 2024 and as a Data Analyst from 2021 to 2023. His work at Luma Health has involved developing OpenAI-based tools to improve efficiency in message translation, summarization, and categorization tasks. This progression from Data Analyst to Senior Data Scientist reflects his rapid advancement within the organization.
Education and Expertise
Jacob Barkow earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering from the UF Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering, completing his studies from 2011 to 2016. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master’s degree in Information and Data Science from UC Berkeley School of Information, which he completed from 2021 to 2023. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his expertise in data science and analytics.
Background
Before joining Luma Health, Jacob Barkow worked at OSIsoft as a Product Support Engineer II - AF & Analytics from 2017 to 2019 and as a Product Support Engineer from 2016 to 2017. He also gained experience as a Technician at the University of Florida - Warrington College of Business from 2015 to 2016. His diverse work history has contributed to his skills in data analysis and product support.
Career Progression
Jacob Barkow's career reflects a notable progression in the field of data science. He transitioned from a Technician role to a Product Support Engineer, and then to a Data Analyst and Data Scientist at Luma Health. His current position as Senior Data Scientist demonstrates his ability to adapt and grow within the industry, particularly in remote work environments in the San Francisco Bay Area.