Scott Askinosie M.S. Ph.D.

Scott Askinosie M.S. Ph.D. has a diverse work experience spanning various roles and industries. Scott started their career in 2009 as an Instructor at Missouri State University, where they taught Molecular Biology and Cellular Biology. Scott also maintained cell culture facilities and aided in the instruction of introductory courses in Biomedical Sciences.

In 2012, Scott joined the University of Missouri as a Fellow and PhD Candidate, focusing on cellular and molecular photobiology. Their research involved studying the interaction of non-phototropic hypocotyl 3 (NPH3) and phototropin 1 (phot1) in plant phototropism.

In 2017, Scott took on the role of Enterprise Architect at the Mary Lee Foundation. Here, they built and maintained a network across 15 locations, ensuring data storage and sharing met HHS standards and state and federal protocols. Scott managed various technology systems such as email, data encryption, server file storage, VoIP phone system, and networks. Scott also served as a liaison with third-party technology partners, trained staff and faculty on compliance protocols, and ensured staff and client needs were met within state and federal compliance.

During this time, Scott also served as a Professor and Data Analyst at Western Governors University. Scott taught various science subjects and played a key role in transitioning the university to an in-house technology platform. Scott acted as a point of contact for software and content developers to ensure faculty and student needs were met.

In 2022, Scott became a Fellow at General Assembly. In this role, they developed a Natural Language Processing (NLP) model for optimizing advertising campaigns on social media platforms. Scott also built an image recognition model for early identification of cancerous cells and created a collaborative filtering recommendation engine for Askinosie Chocolate.

Throughout their career, Scott has utilized their expertise in science and technology to optimize product quality, flavor, and texture. Scott has also demonstrated skills in network management, CRM implementation, and data analysis.

Scott Askinosie holds a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Cellular and Molecular Biology from Missouri State University, which they obtained in 2009. Scott then pursued further education and earned a Master of Science (MS) degree in Cellular and Molecular Biology from Missouri State University between 2009 and 2011. Scott continued their academic journey at the University of Missouri-Columbia, where they obtained a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in Cellular and Molecular Biology from 2012 to 2016. Currently, they are pursuing additional education in the field of Data Science at General Assembly, with studies scheduled to take place between 2022 and 2023.