James Thornton is a seasoned professional with a diverse background in computer science, machine learning, and software engineering. Experience includes roles as a Computer Science Tutor at Middlebury College, a Consultant at The Oxford Strategy Group, and a Software Engineer at Google, where efforts focus on machine learning applications for spam and abuse protection. As a Machine Learning Engineer at Instrumental Inc., James led significant projects like the Discover feature and Automatic Barcode Scanning Initiative. James also has a strong academic background, holding a B.A. in Rhetoric and Computer Science from Middlebury College, and has participated in various internships and competitions, including a silver medal achievement in the Kaggle DHS Passenger Screening Competition. Additional skills include iOS development and experience in financial consulting.