William Beaver

William Beaver is a Principal Data Scientist at Nike Sport Research Lab, based in the Portland, Oregon metropolitan area.1 He has an extensive background in applied machine learning, software engineering management, consulting, product development, and entrepreneurship.

Education and Expertise

William holds impressive academic credentials:

• Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of California, San Diego
• MSc in Computer Science from Columbia University
• BSc in Information and Decision Systems from Carnegie Mellon University

He is an expert in applying machine learning to real-world problems across various industries. His areas of focus include:

• Driving revenue and reducing costs through applied research in machine learning
• Leading strategic direction and technology roadmaps for AI-centric solutions
• Platform architecture and system design for AI systems1

Professional Experience

Prior to joining Nike in April 2021, William's career highlights include:

• CTO at Mirador (acquired by CUNA Mutual Group) from 2018-2020
• Co-Founder & CTO of Mirador Financial from 2013-2018
• Data Scientist at FlightStats from 2012-2013
• Director of Product Development at ai-one inc. from 2010-2011
• Software Engineer in Advanced Research at DriveCam in 2008
• Vice President of Client Development at Datek Online from 1999-20031

Skills and Approach

William is known for his ability to synthesize diverse theories into unified technical solutions that address real-world business challenges.1 He is equally comfortable engaging with board members and customers as he is with engineers and product managers. His hands-on experience across multiple disciplines gives him a unique combination of deep technical knowledge, broad interdisciplinary skills, and team leadership capabilities.1