Dillon Gardner

Dillon Gardner is currently the Head of Data Science at Apollo Agriculture, where he leads initiatives that leverage data analytics to support smallholder farmers in increasing their profits. His work involves utilizing agronomic machine learning, remote sensing, and mobile technology to deliver input finance and tailored agricultural advice.14

Education and Early Career

Dillon holds a PhD in Physics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), where he studied from 2008 to 2015. He also completed a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Physics at Boston College from 2004 to 2008. During his time at MIT, he served as a Graduate Teaching Assistant.13

Professional Experience

Before his role at Apollo Agriculture, Dillon worked as a Data Scientist at nToggle, Inc. and EnerNOC. He served as the Head of Data at Apollo Agriculture from May 2017 until February 2022 before transitioning to his current position as Head of Data Science.1 Additionally, he is an Organizing Board Member at PyData Amsterdam since July 2022, reflecting his ongoing commitment to the data science community.1

Contributions and Impact

Dillon's work at Apollo Agriculture focuses on using data-driven approaches to enhance agricultural practices. This includes analyzing geospatial data for credit scoring, fraud detection, and optimizing field agent routes in regions with limited addressing systems.2 His expertise in data science and physics allows him to tackle complex challenges in agriculture through innovative solutions.

For more details about his professional background, you can find him on LinkedIn under the username dillon-gardner-53b012b1.3