Jacob Smith

Jacob Smith is a Fisheries Data Scientist at Lynker Technologies, with a career spanning from September 2017 to the present, contributing to the Fisheries Monitoring Group focused on data collection and reporting in the U.S. marine fisheries sector. Prior experience includes a role as a Scientific Aid at the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, where responsibilities encompassed quota tracking, equipment maintenance, and data management. Jacob also worked as a Field Researcher for NOAA, conducting in-person interviews at sportfish landings, and served as a Technician for Alternative Energy Applications, Inc., maintaining solar energy systems. Early career roles included Franchise Manager at Finest City Kettlecorn, overseeing business operations, and an internship at California Trout, where Jacob developed protocols for trout population surveys utilizing underwater videography techniques. Jacob holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science from UC San Diego, earned between 2011 and 2015.