John Prendergast

John Prendergast is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in data science and machine learning. Currently serving as a Senior Machine Learning Engineer at Handshake since April 2021, previously held roles as a Senior Data Scientist and Data Scientist. Prior experience includes a Data Scientist position at SpotX and a Data Scientist role at Oracle | Datalogix. In the early stages of the career, John worked as a Data Science Resident at Galvanize, where expertise in deep learning, computer vision, and recommendation systems was developed. John's background also includes customer relations at St Julien Hotel & Spa, product development engineering roles at Alpine Labs and VIVO Laboratories, and technical assistance in cleanroom environments. Education includes a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Colorado Boulder, complemented by training at Galvanize.