Byron Jacobs, PhD
Applied Mathematician | Chief Science Officer | ML Architect
Byron Jacobs, PhD
| Applied Mathematician | Chief Science Officer | ML Architect |
I am an Applied Mathematician and ML Expert with over 14 years of experience bridging the gap between rigorous scientific methodology and high-stakes industrial problems. Currently, I serve as the Chief Science Officer and Co-Founder of VitruvianMD, where I lead the development of patented, AI-driven diagnostic platforms.
I hold a visiting research position at the University of Johannesburg and have held Associate Professor positions at both UJ and the University of the Witwatersrand.
🚀 Innovation & Impact
- Medtech AI: Architected a bespoke ML framework for sperm DNA fragmentation, leading to international patent filings and global clinical deployment.
- Deep Learning: Principal Investigator for the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation LLM Grand Challenge, focused on strengthening health modelling in Africa.
- Numerical Expertise: Specialist in Fractional and Partial Differential Equations (PDEs), developing novel schemes for complex signal and image processing.
🛠 Technical Stack
- Languages: Python (Expert), Mathematica, MATLAB.
- Core Domains: Applied Machine Learning, Bio-inspired Mathematical Modelling, Numerical Analysis and Data Driven Problem Solving.
- Cloud & Infrastructure: Architecture and deployment on AWS and GCP.
🌐 Global Reach
I have cultivated a world-class research network with visiting appointments and collaborations at:
- UNSW Sydney (Australia)
- Linköping University (Sweden)
- Basque Center for Applied Mathematics (Spain)
📂 Professional Links
- 📄 Download my Resume
- 🎓 Academic CV
- 🔬 Google Scholar
- 📺 YouTube / Technical Lectures
- 💼 LinkedIn Profile