Jacob Mortensen

Jacob Mortensen is an accomplished data science professional currently serving as the Director of Data Science at Teamworks since September 2024. Prior experience includes holding positions as Staff Data Scientist and Senior Data Scientist at Zelus Analytics from September 2020 to September 2024, and as a PhD Candidate at Simon Fraser University from May 2016 to September 2020. Jacob also has experience as an Analyst for the Sacramento Kings, a Lead Web Developer at Crystal Block, and a Web Developer at Brigham Young University. Educational credentials comprise a PhD in Statistics from Simon Fraser University, a Master's Degree in Statistics from Brigham Young University, and a Bachelor's degree in Sociology and Statistics from Brigham Young University. Jacob's current research focuses on the relationship between heat and health outcomes, utilizing spatial Poisson processes and Bayesian methods.