Derek Updegraff

Derek Updegraff is a seasoned Data Science Consultant with experience in scraping data on developer job postings and developing natural language processing models to identify essential skills in various job titles. Currently involved as a Data Science Fellow at Metis, Derek has participated in an intensive fellowship focusing on statistical modeling and machine learning. As an Academic Tutor at AJ Tutoring, Derek conducts personalized sessions in physics and calculus, creating lesson plans and supporting students' academic growth. Previous roles include Program Associate and Intern at the AAAS, where Derek conducted extensive research in energy, defense, and medical sectors, co-authoring a peer-reviewed paper and presenting findings publicly. Early research experience includes roles at the University of Maryland and Leiden University, focusing on granular systems and rheological analysis. Derek holds a B.S. in Physics and Astronomy from the University of Maryland.